Caring for Your Yard Articles

What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
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What Is a Fairy Ring? And Will It Harm Your Lawn?
Find out what causes those mysterious circles of mushrooms on your lawn and how to prevent fairy rings. ...
5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall
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5 Reasons to Never Cut Back Your Garden in Fall
Waiting to cut back your garden until spring can be a lower-maintenance and more sustainable strategy. This simple guide will help you learn when and how to cut back your plants. ...
Soil Amendments & Nutrients
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Soil Amendments & Nutrients
Learn how to improve soil drainage, moisture retention, and aeration, by adding soil amendments or soil nutrients to make your soil richer and more productive. ...
How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free
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How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free
Use this simple propagation technique to grow new plants with stem cuttings. ...
Easy Lawn Repair for Patchy Grass Using Seed or Sod
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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. ...
How to Build a Brick Raised Bed
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How to Build a Brick Raised Bed
For a decorative and long-lasting bed, brick is a good choice. Here's how to make a sturdy brick raised bed for your garden. ...
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
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How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade for a Cleaner Cut
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blade for grass that will look tidier and stay healthier all season long. ...
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants? An Expert Weighs In
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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants? An Expert Weighs In
Cut through the bad advice and learn how to use coffee grounds properly to help your plants thrive. ...
12 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Lush Grass in the Spring
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12 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Lush Grass in the Spring
From fertilization to weeding and more, these fall lawn care tips proactively work to produce healthy, thriving grass come spring. ...
When to Water Your Lawn for Best Results
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When to Water Your Lawn for Best Results
There's a right and a wrong time to water your lawn, and we've pinpointed the best time to turn on your sprinklers to water your lawn for best results. ...
6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden
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6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style. ...
5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly
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5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly
These simple methods and must-know tips for watering raised garden beds will help you grow healthier plants and save water. ...
Does Fertilizer Go Bad? 10 Tips to Boost Its Shelf Life
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Does Fertilizer Go Bad? 10 Tips to Boost Its Shelf Life
Don't let fertilizer go bad by storing it incorrectly. These must-know tips will help you keep granular and liquid fertilizers fresh for years. ...
9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
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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. ...
How to Plant Grass Seed in 6 Simple Steps
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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. ...
How to Create Organic Soil for Your Healthiest Garden Ever
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How to Create Organic Soil for Your Healthiest Garden Ever
Turn sand, clay, or barren ground into rich, organic garden soil that will sustain plants for years with the right ingredients and these expert tips. ...
How to Start a Garden: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners
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How to Start a Garden: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners
This step-by-step guide explains how to start a garden for beginners. It covers all the basics you need to know, including what to plant, prepping soil, and care tips. ...
Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants
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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. ...
How to Make a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
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How to Make a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
Make your own DIY indoor compost bin. With our tips, you'll learn how to compost and reduce your kitchen waste to help the planet. ...
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
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Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
These guidelines will help you stay on top of summer gardening tasks and maintenance, keeping your plants colorful and thriving throughout the season. ...