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Outdoor Gardening

Dealing with outdoor plants also means dealing with the conditions—think pests and weeds—that come with outdoor gardening. With our comprehensive knowledge of outdoor gardening, you can find durable outdoor plants (and even plants that repel bugs) and learn which colorful outdoor plants will boost your home's curb appeal.
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How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
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Gardening Ideas to Make a Small Space Feel Like an Oasis
Best Lawn Mowers for Every Type of Yard
The 5 Best Lawn Mowers of 2023 for Every Type of Yard
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The 7 Best Hose Reels of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Backyard
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15 Impossible-to-Kill Outdoor Plants
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The 6 Best Gardening Shoes of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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The 7 Best Gardening Gloves of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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When to Start Planting Vegetables in Your Garden, a Month-by-Month Guide
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An Essential Guide to Growing Pumpkins—From Planting Seeds to Harvest
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Front Porch Plant Ideas That'll Give Your Home Instant Curb Appeal
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9 Cucumber Trellis Ideas That Will Take Your Cucumber Harvest to New Heights
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How to Know When to Use Perennials or Annuals in Your Garden
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15 Popular Plants You Should Never Grow in Your Yard
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Window Box Ideas That'll Level Up Your Garden Game
Best Outdoor Plant Pots of 2022
The 14 Best Outdoor Plant Pots of 2023
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The 10 Best Raised Garden Beds of 2023
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This Flexible Garden Hose That Doesn't Kink Is an Amazon Best-Seller—and It's on Sale
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9 Best Plants for a More Private Backyard
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How to Plant Grass Seed for a Lush, Green Lawn
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10 Common Lawn Weeds—and How to Get Rid of Them for Good
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The 7 Best Weed Killers of 2023
How to Grow Stunning Sunflowers in 5 Easy Steps
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Yes, Trees Can Boost Your Property Value—Here Are 10 Varieties to Consider
Hydrangea Care
How to Care for Hydrangeas—Whether Potted, Planted, or in a Bouquet
The Best Bird Feeders to Add to Your Garden
The 13 Best Bird Feeders of 2023 for Every Garden
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13 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Will Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
How to Create a Shade Garden, foxgloves and ferns
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Climbing Plants
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How to Grow Your Own Garlic
The Rabbit In The Garden
How to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden
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3 Low-Effort Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
What Is a Moon Garden
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10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Landscaping Budget
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8 Plants That Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes
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These All-Natural, Homemade Weed Killers Actually Work
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24 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas That'll Save You Tons of Time
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10 Flowering Vines to Add Beauty (and Privacy) to Your Backyard
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4 Ways to Adopt Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Garden
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How to Grow FlowersThat Bloom All Year Round
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12 Stunning Hydrangea Varieties You Need to Know About
Alternatives to Grass Lawns
Beautiful, No-Mow Alternatives to a Grass Lawn
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10 Mistakes You're Making When Growing Your Own Food
Patio Decorating
7 Designer-Approved Patio Decorating Tips
Herb Gardening Pro Tips, hanging herb garden on wall
5 Herb Gardening Secrets Only the Pros Know
Lawn Care Myths to Stop Believing: sprinkler on lawn
Stop Believing These 9 Lawn Care Myths—Try These Tips Instead
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Tomatoes
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How to Grow Your Own Produce From Kitchen Scraps
7 Stunning Flowers That Will Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
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Regenerative Agriculture Plays a Significant Role in the Future of Sustainable Food—Here's Why
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7 Curb-Appeal Landscaping Ideas for the Best-Looking House on the Block
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5 Fail-Proof Plant Combinations for a Gorgeous Front Yard
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How to Pick a Landscape Designer Who Can Give You the Yard of Your Dreams
How and when to prepare your lawn for spring: a Green yard
Spring Will Be Here Before You Know It—Here's How You Can Set Your Lawn Up for Success
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9 Gardening Tips for Beginners
Organic Lawn Care Ideas - how to get a green lawn without harsh chemicals
4 Ways to Grow a Green Lawn Without Using Harsh Chemicals

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