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The Best Rototillers
Few gardeners are blessed with the loose, loamy soil plants love. For those who must break through heavy clay soil or fix poorly drained soil, using a tiller can be the first step on the path to a...
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10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden
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The Fastest-Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs for Impatient Gardeners
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The Best Sprinkler Controllers for Lawn Care
When life gets busy, lawn maintenance is just one more thing on the laundry list of to-dos we often struggle to squeeze into our day. Smart sprinkler controllers take the guesswork out of watering the...
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Solved! Do Seeds Expire?
Q: Do seeds expire? I have many flower and vegetable seed packets dating back several years and don’t know if I should keep them or throw them away and buy new seeds. A: Under ideal storing...
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The Best Hose Reels Tested in 2023
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The yard and garden look great—except for that pile of twisted garden hose. To put it in its place, consider a hose reel: a...
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39 Plants You’ll Love If You Hate Fall Yard Work
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12 Fall Landscaping Mistakes to Know and Avoid
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11 Types of Lawn Weeds and How to Control Them
When you spot weeds in your lawn, your first instinct might be to grab a bottle and spray them to death—and you’re not alone. Worldwide herbicide sales are expected to reach nearly $8 million by 2025,...
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14 of the Most Dangerous Plants in America
Some “dangerous” plants are obviously sinister, popping up and invading an entire landscape, even choking out native plants nearby. Others are more discreet, and release compounds from their roots...
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The Best Hose Reels for a Tidier Yard
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The yard and garden look great—except for that pile of twisted garden hose. To put it in its place, consider a hose reel: a...
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Beyond Poinsettias: 23 Houseplants That Bloom in Winter
Winter is a long season of brown lawns, bare trees, and frost-covered shrubs, which is precisely why it’s the perfect time to add a pop of color indoors. While poinsettias are traditional (and...
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19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter
Step into a winter wonderland of warmth and welcome right at your front door. With the holidays over and the lights and baubles stashed away until next year, the front porch can easily become a...
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Solved! Do Seeds Expire?
Q: Do seeds expire? I have many flower and vegetable seed packets dating back several years and don’t know if I should keep them or throw them away and buy new seeds. A: Under ideal storing...
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The Best Hose Reels for a Tidier Yard
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The yard and garden look great—except for that pile of twisted garden hose. To put it in its place, consider a hose reel: a...
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19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter
Step into a winter wonderland of warmth and welcome right at your front door. With the holidays over and the lights and baubles stashed away until next year, the front porch can easily become a...
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The Best Hose Reels for a Tidier Yard
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The yard and garden look great—except for that pile of twisted garden hose. To put it in its place, consider a hose reel: a...
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Solved! Do Seeds Expire?
Q: Do seeds expire? I have many flower and vegetable seed packets dating back several years and don’t know if I should keep them or throw them away and buy new seeds. A: Under ideal storing...
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19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter
Step into a winter wonderland of warmth and welcome right at your front door. With the holidays over and the lights and baubles stashed away until next year, the front porch can easily become a...
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The Best Hose Reels for a Tidier Yard
The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The yard and garden look great—except for that pile of twisted garden hose. To put it in its place, consider a hose reel: a...
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