Caring for Your Yard

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15 Easy Annuals You Can Grow from Seed

Find out which annuals are easy to grow from seed for their beautiful flowers, along with tips on when and how to sow them. ...

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9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden

Find out the truth behind common garden myths with these research-based facts from experts. ...

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Can You Mow Wet Grass? The Answer, Plus 7 Mowing Tips

Wet grass, whether it’s from morning dew or relentless rain, makes lawn care challenging. Keep your turf in check with our mowing tips. ...

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21 Plants for Sandy Soil That Thrive in Dry Conditions

Discover 21 plants that flourish in sandy soil. From vibrant flowers to hardy shrubs, find the best options for your garden. ...

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How and When to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn

A thin, yellowing lawn might be lacking sulfur. Find out how to tell if you need to add sulfur, and when and how much to apply this nutrient to your grass. ...

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8 Common Composting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Although composting isn't rocket science, there is a little science involved. Avoid the following missteps in the process for your "black gold." ...

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Should You Use Shredded Rubber Mulch in Your Garden?

Rubber mulch is widely touted as a game changer in landscaping, but does it live up to the hype? Find out the pros and cons of using rubber mulch. ...

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How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn

Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic. ...

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Gardening Gloves Worse for Wear? Shop the Ones Over 17,000 Shoppers Swear By

These gardening gloves are beloved by shoppers, and they are 30% off right now. Perfect for gardening and other manual labor, each glove has a waterproof latex layer that’s durable and flexible, as well as an elastic cuff that keeps dirt and water at bay. Shop a six-pack of CoolJob Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves while it’s just on Amazon. ...

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Is Your Outdoor Plant Dead or Dormant? 5 Easy Ways to Tell

Not sure if a garden plant is dead or dormant after the winter? These tips well help you tell the difference. ...

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Easy Lawn Repair for Patchy Grass Using Seed or Sod

With a bit of grass seed or sod, lawn repair is easy, and you’ll soon have a lush green carpet again. ...

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What Is an Olla Pot? Plus 10 Tips for Efficiently Watering Plants with It

Olla pots simplify plant watering and reduce water waste. Here's how to make a DIY olla pot and 10 tips for using it for efficient watering. ...

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Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First

Bagged mixes for containers aren‘t “dirt cheap,” but can you reuse potting soil? If you follow these steps to ensure the soil is healthy, you can. ...

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Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants

Find out when to water your plants and why it matters, plus more watering tips. ...

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How to Compost: Feeding Your Plants and Reducing Waste

Learning how to compost is one of the best gardening techniques for feeding plants and improving soil. ...

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How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps

Start a new lawn or fill in bare patches of turf by following this guide on how to plant grass seed. You’ll have a lush lawn in a few weeks. ...

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How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps

An icy forecast can be bad news for gardeners, but this guide explains how to protect plants from damage and death during cold weather. ...

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Tillers vs. Cultivators: How to Choose the Right One for Your Gardening Tasks

Learn the differences between tillers and cultivators and the tasks they're best suited for. ...

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5 Simple Steps for Preparing Gardens for Winter Weather

Follow our five-step guide to preparing gardens for winter weather, including protecting perennials, trees, and shrubs from harsh conditions. ...

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25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know

Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive. ...