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5 Fail-Proof Plant Combinations for a Gorgeous Front Yard

5 Fail-Proof Plant Combinations for a Gorgeous Front Yard

You can't go wrong with these flawless recipes for a beautiful garden.

Experts Say These Will Be the 10 Worst Cities for Mosquitoes in 2020

Experts Say These Will Be the 10 Worst Cities for Mosquitoes in 2020

You’ll want to break out the bug repellant if you plan to be in any of these cities this summer.

How to Grow Your Own Produce From Kitchen Scraps

How to Grow Your Own Produce From Kitchen Scraps

Help your garden grow using the vegetables and other produce you already have.

5 Easy-to-Grow, Flowering Plants to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

5 Easy-to-Grow, Flowering Plants to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Get your front yard ready for summer.

7 Fruits and Vegetables That Will Challenge Beginning Gardeners

7 Fruits and Vegetables That Will Challenge Beginning Gardeners

Just getting into growing food? You might want to wait before trying your green thumb at these plants.

These Are the 7 Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow

These Are the 7 Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow

Looking to get into gardening? Start with these versatile, low-maintenance plants.

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt More Plants

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt More Plants

There's never been a better time to enjoy all the benefits of indoor and outdoor gardening.

6 Things You Can Do Right Now for a Gorgeous Yard This Summer

6 Things You Can Do Right Now for a Gorgeous Yard This Summer

Because we're all probably craving some time spent outdoors right now.

5 Trending Landscape Design Ideas That Will Give You the Best Yard on the Block

5 Trending Landscape Design Ideas That Will Give You the Best Yard on the Block

Spring Will Be Here Before You Know It—Here’s How You Can Set Your Lawn Up for Success

Spring Will Be Here Before You Know It—Here’s How You Can Set Your Lawn Up for Success

6 Things You Need to Do Now If You Want a Fabulous Garden This Spring

6 Things You Need to Do Now If You Want a Fabulous Garden This Spring

These Gorgeous Garden Tools Will Make Any Plant-Related Chore Fun

These Gorgeous Garden Tools Will Make Any Plant-Related Chore Fun

4 Ways to Grow a Green Lawn Without Using Harsh Chemicals

Keeping your grass and garden green, both literally and environmentally, is super easy. Avoid the synthetic stuff and follow these tips for organic lawn care instead.

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Picking the Perfect Front Door Plants Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to This New Company

Picking the Perfect Front Door Plants Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to This New Company

This Is the Secret to Planning the Yard of Your Dreams

This Is the Secret to Planning the Yard of Your Dreams

4 Things to Do Now for a More Beautiful Lawn All Summer Long

4 Things to Do Now for a More Beautiful Lawn All Summer Long

Stop Believing These Lawn Care Myths—Try These Tips Instead

Stop Believing These Lawn Care Myths—Try These Tips Instead

5 Easy Tricks for a More Sustainable Garden This Year

5 Easy Tricks for a More Sustainable Garden This Year

How to Become a Beekeeper

How to Become a Beekeeper

The Best Plants for Your Summer Garden

The Best Plants for Your Summer Garden

How to Keep Your Garden Thriving All Summer Long

How to Keep Your Garden Thriving All Summer Long

15 Impossible-to-Kill Outdoor Plants

15 Impossible-to-Kill Outdoor Plants

What You Need to Know About “Xeriscaping”—the Popular Gardening Trend

What You Need to Know About “Xeriscaping”—the Popular Gardening Trend

DIY Makeover: Pink Potting Station

DIY Makeover: Pink Potting Station

This Expert-Tested Weeder Saved My Garden (and My Sanity)

This Expert-Tested Weeder Saved My Garden (and My Sanity)

How to Care for Hydrangeas to Get the Most Beautiful Blooms on the Block

How to Care for Hydrangeas to Get the Most Beautiful Blooms on the Block

8 Plants That Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes

8 Plants That Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes

3 All-Natural Ways to Eliminate Weeds That Actually Work

3 All-Natural Ways to Eliminate Weeds That Actually Work

5 Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

5 Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

8 Plants You’ll Barely Need to Water

8 Plants You’ll Barely Need to Water

9 Gardening Tips for Beginners

9 Gardening Tips for Beginners

6 Gardening Essentials

6 Gardening Essentials

10 Goofproof Outdoor Plants

10 Goofproof Outdoor Plants

How to Plant a Boxwood Container Garden

How to Plant a Boxwood Container Garden

How to Make a Succulent Centerpiece

How to Make a Succulent Centerpiece

How to Plant an Annual Container Garden

How to Plant an Annual Container Garden

How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden

How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden

The Garden Tools, Essentials, and Must-Haves Every Gardener Should Own

The Garden Tools, Essentials, and Must-Haves Every Gardener Should Own