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These 8 Veggies Are So Pretty They Belong in Your Flower Borders " They Give You Months of Colorful Crops and Generous Harvests Even in Small Spaces
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (160+ words) Who said vegetables had to be boring? Grow these dynamic, vibrant flowering and structural cropping plants that turn your flower beds and borders into a feast for the senses Ready to turn your borders into a gorgeous gourmet masterpiece? This…...
Ditch the Red Feeder " This Totally Unique Flower Evolved Just to Attract Hummingbirds, and It's Incredibly Easy to Grow!
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (535+ words) This vine's snail-shaped flowers are specially designed to fit a hummingbird's tongue. There's still time to plant it this spring and get hoards of hummers! It's conventional wisdom that hummingbirds are drawn to the color red. That's why your average…...
I Tried This "Set-It-and-Forget-It" Sprinkler Controller, and It Completely Automated My Lawn Care
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (671+ words) If you're still manually turning off your sprinklers every time it rains, an Imo Laza Smart Sprinkler Controller will completely change how you care for your lawn. When my husband and I bought our first home, I was thrilled " but…...
5 Free Ways to Get Rid of Yard Waste, If Your City Doesn't Do Curbside Pickup " These Clever Ideas Actually Benefit Plants
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (780+ words) If you can't get a municipal pickup and don't want to waste money to have someone haul it away, try one of these free and clever ways to get rid of yard waste. If you live in an area that…...
10 Solar Fountain Ideas For a DIY Garden Water Feature " It Takes Minutes to Make & Brings Soothing Sound to Your Patio
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (1239+ words) A cheap solar-powered floating water fountain and a container are all you need to create a backyard micropond that sounds as beautiful as it looks. Just so you can see exactly what product types work best to get a sleek…...
Feeling Lazy? These 9 Beautiful Plants Will Give You the Most Reward for the Least Effort
15+ hour, 9+ min ago (618+ words) Everyone wants a beautiful garden, right? But not everyone has the time (or, let's be honest, the inclination) to constantly tend to it. Between busy schedules, unpredictable weather, and the general demands of daily life, high-maintenance planting schemes can quickly…...
What to Do with a Peace Lily in May " 5 Easy Spring Tasks Will Help It Thrive and Bloom Better Than Ever
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (924+ words) Make sure your peace lily is happy and healthy as it moves into its growing season. Do these five tasks in May for a thriving peace lily. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum spp.) is always a popular houseplant. Native to the tropics…...
Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for Free
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (262+ words) They may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10, 000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here's why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local…...
Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens " Your Dog Will Be So Happy He'll Forget All about Digging Up Your Flowers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (624+ words) Barkitecture is the latest in pet-friendly gardening. Work with your dog's instincts, not against them, and design a space you'll both love. If you're a dog person, you aren't likely to want a "no-dogs" garden. Dogs love to be in…...
Don't Wait! Plant These 9 Flower Seeds in May for Nonstop Summer Color
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1047+ words) All you have to do is direct-sow these seeds in May and you'll get months of summer color in return. Shakespeare may have been fond of the darling buds of May, but they don't appear by magic. Behind every burst…...