Caring for Your Yard Articles

What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
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What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
Depending on what you have in your yard or planting beds, getting well-drained soil can take some work. Find out how to get well-drained soil. ...
Dog Urine Killing Your Lawn? This Seed Spot Repair Treatment Restores Grass Ruined by Pet Messes
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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. ...
Don't Throw Away the Cicada Carcasses in Your Yard—Use Them to Enrich Your Garden
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Don't Throw Away the Cicada Carcasses in Your Yard—Use Them to Enrich Your Garden
You're probably aware that the cicadas are here for the season—but you may not have known you can compost their carcasses and shells to enrich your garden compost and soil. ...
Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them
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Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them
Get rid of brown spots on a lawn with this guide to common causes, such as fertilizer burn, diseases, and dog spots, and their solutions. ...
Try Hydroseeding to Quickly Fill in Your Patchy Lawn
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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. ...
How to Deadhead Flowers for the Longest Blooming Plants
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How to Deadhead Flowers for the Longest Blooming Plants
Here's how to deadhead flowers to get the prettiest garden with long-lasting annuals and perennials that add color to your landscape. ...
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. ...
How to Make a Mowing Strip
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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. ...
How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden
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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. ...
30 Facts About Plants You Didn't Know Until Now
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30 Facts About Plants You Didn't Know Until Now
Did you know you can cut onions without crying? Here are some fun and interesting facts about plants. ...
What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
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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. ...
How to Use Compost: 9 Ways to Give Your Plants a Boost
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How to Use Compost: 9 Ways to Give Your Plants a Boost
Control weeds, grow healthier plants, and feed your lawn with nutrient-rich compost. From houseplants to vegetable gardens, here are 9 top ways to use compost on all your plants. ...
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. ...
What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
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What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
Loam soil is often mentioned as best for plants. But what is loam soil exactly? Here's what to know about this ideal soil type. ...
When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?
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When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?
Take the guesswork out of deciding when to mow your lawn with our easy-to-follow tips. ...
How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
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How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass
Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, follow our tips for how long and how often to water your grass to keep from overwatering your lawn. ...
What You Need to Know About Winterizing a Lawn
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What You Need to Know About Winterizing a Lawn
Get a jumpstart on a lush, healthy lawn next spring with this guide on winterizing a lawn. Plus, get your lawn mower ready for winter storage. ...
Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option
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Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option
To help you choose between drip irrigation vs. soaker hoses, this guide explains the pros and cons of each. ...
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. ...