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    How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

    Create a calming and relaxing environment right in your backyard with this modern water curtain.


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    12 Shrubs for Full Sun

    If your garden is full of sun, many great shrubs will love it, producing fabulous flowers and interesting berries.


    The 6 Best Pool Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed

    Swimming pools don't clean themselves, but a great pool vacuum can make cleaning a pool much easier and...


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    How to Build a Vertical Garden

    Time to grow up with these plans for a vertical garden.


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    What Are GMOs? What To Know

    Soon gardeners might have to decide whether or not to go GMO. Here's what you need to know to make...


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    10 Best Evergreen Shrubs

    Evergreen shrubs can add year-round beauty to your yard and garden. Which type will you plant this spring?


    10 Whimsical Spring Container Garden Ideas

    These gorgeous spring container garden ideas show off an explosion of color and texture while celebrating warmer weather and boosting...


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    8 Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas

    Don't throw away that old, cracked wheelbarrow just yet. Here's inspiration for how to transform it into a beautiful

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    How to Plant Tiger Lily Bulbs— Tiger Lily Care Tips

    Are you thinking about how to plant tiger lily bulbs? These flowers are easy to grow...


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    30 Types of Weeds and How to ID Them

    Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to...


    Scotts Elite Spreader: Complete Buyers Guide with Reviews

    Bigger, Better, Faster. Scotts Elite Spreader is an upgrade from the Mini and DLX spreaders. With a generous...


    17 Gifts for Gardeners Guaranteed to Please

    The best gifts for gardeners are more than practical, they’re artful. Impress anyone with a green thumb with...


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    10 Types of Lilies To Grow in Your Garden

    There are so many types of lilies, it can be hard to choose. Here's help deciding which ones will grow...


    Edge out the Competition with the Sharpal Knife Sharpener for Lawn Mower Blades (and Much More)

    The Sharpal Knife Sharpener makes your life easier—it sharpens lawn mower blades, knives and tools quickly.


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    10 Green Flowers To Grow in Your Garden

    Green flowers are not common. Plant them in your gardens as eye-catching stunners that blend in beautifully with the rest...


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    The Ego String Trimmer is a Top-Rated Weed Whacker With Powerload Self-Loading Technology

    Tired of replacing your trimmer's line? Grab the Ego String Trimmer with Powerload, which makes switching the string as easy...


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    9 Outdoor Sink Ideas

    Once you install an outdoor sink, you'll wonder how you ever lived without one! Check out these cool store-bought and...

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    How To Care for Begonias

    Whether you garden for flowers or foliage, learn how to care for begonias and you'll enjoy gardening success.


    These Are the 6 Best Pole Saws for Easily Trimming Trees & Cutting Branches

    Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.


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    How to Install an Egress Window

    Adding a code compliant egress window makes a brighter, safer basement.


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    Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What’s the Difference?

    Soils aren't all alike. You'll be less discombobulated in garden stores if you know how garden soil differs from potting...


    Is It Safe to Plant Climbing Vines On Your House?

    A vine-covered house may look like it came out of a fairy tale, but it could turn out to be...


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    Try These Mini Vegetables and Fruits in Your Garden This Year

    Whether you have space for a big garden or not, growing mini vegetables is fun and easy. Plus, you get...

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    How You Can Help Bees and Pollinators Thrive in Your Yard

    Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs...


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    If Mushrooms Are Growing in Your Lawn, This Is What It Means

    Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains why mushrooms sprout on your lawn and trees and what to do about them.


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    What To Consider When Buying a DIY Shed Kit

    A DIY home or shed kit can save you lots of money and time if you're handy. Here is everything...


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    10 Best Annuals for Shady Spots

    Brilliant blooms and fun foliage options are endless if you know where to look. Let's explore captivating types of annuals...


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    12 Orange Flowers To Grow in Your Garden

    Orange flowers pack a punch, making a bold statement in gardens, borders and containers. These extroverted flowers are NOT shrinking...


    The 10 Best Pool Tables for Your Home Game Room

    Cue up some family-friendly competition with the best pool tables on the market.