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Going on vacation? Do these 3 things to protect your lawn before you leave
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Expert shares tips on how to keep your yard healthy while on vacation — and stop your plants from completely dying.

This underrated plant has filled my yard with color all summer — and it's ideal for container gardening
By Camilla Sharman published
This is my favorite plant of the moment — and it fills my containers with pretty summer color.

Expert reveals why wasps are swarming your yard — and 3 ways to prevent them
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re wondering why wasps keep invading your backyard, these might be the reasons why.

Summer isn't over yet — 9 perennials to cut back in August for even more blooms
By Madeleine Streets published
To keep the garden full of vibrant blooms all the way into fall, target certain perennials and cut back tired growth this month to give plants the chance to flower again.

7 vegetables you should plant in August for a bountiful fall harvest
By Madeleine Streets published
As August arrives and we pass the midpoint of summer, it’s time to look ahead to cooler months and start planting vegetable seeds now for a bountiful fall.

Gardeners urged to use mushrooms in the yard this summer — this hack will banish aphids in minutes
By Grace Dean published
A simple mushroom could solve your pest woes

Expert shares 3 reasons you should scratch a bar of soap before gardening this weekend, and it makes total sense
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Expert solves the one thing we all hate about gardening with this simple trick using a bar of soap.

I swear by this one garden plant that loves the heat, and I plant it year after year
By Camilla Sharman published
It brings a magnificent pop of color to my yard, too.

People are sprinkling used coffee grounds outside their front door this summer — and it's not as weird as it sounds
By Millie Fender last updated
You don't need to use chemicals to deter ants. Simply sprinkling this common kitchen waste outside your door can disrupt their path and send them packing.
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