Caring for Your Yard

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Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK

Instead of worrying about how to fix brown grass in the summer, you can let nature take its course. In most cases, your brown grass isn't dead, just dormant, our experts say. ...

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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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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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What to Do with Grass Clippings: 3 Ways to Put Them to Use

Wondering what do with grass clippings after you mow? Here's how to use them to improve the health of plants and soil throughout your landscape. ...

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Try Hydroseeding to Quickly Fill in Your Patchy Lawn

Home hydroseeding can transform your lawn's brown patches into lush green grass.Here our tips on how to do it. ...

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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 Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free

Use this simple propagation technique to grow new plants with stem cuttings. ...

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How to Install Edging

Learn how to install garden edging or flagstone edging to create a garden path. We'll introduce you to the different types of edging and our tried-and-true tips for installation. ...

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How to Restring a Weed Whacker in 4 Simple Steps

Use this step-by-step guide to properly replace the line on your weed trimmer. ...

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Dog Urine Killing Your Lawn? This Seed Spot Repair Treatment Restores Grass Ruined by Pet Messes

If dog urine is leaving spots in your lawn, the Scotts EZ Seed Dog Spot Repair treatment can restore grass ruined by pets in under one week. It’s easy to apply and only at Amazon. ...

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What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive

Not all types of soil need lime added to it. Follow our guide for the best type of garden lime for your vegetable garden and when you should add garden lime powder to your soil. ...

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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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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. ...

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How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden

This easy-to-follow guide on how to harden off seedlings will help you prevent transplant shock and give plants a stronger start in your spring garden. ...

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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. ...

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What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One

Bee lawns are gaining popularity as a grass alternative that is lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly. Find out how to plant and care for a bee lawn of your own. ...

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How to Make a Mowing Strip

Leave a 6- to 12-inch-wide mowing strip between the edge of your beds and borders and the lawn. It will help you save time and effort in the garden. ...

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Make This Super-Easy DIY Compost Bin in a Flash

Making a DIY compost bin will benefit your garden and help out the environment. Follow our super-easy directions. ...