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Ants taking over your raised beds? I asked the experts how to get rid of them quickly
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Help, my soil is infested — I asked the experts how to get rid of ants in my raised beds!

This ‘gimmicky’ Shark cleaning tool has now become my go-to gardening essential — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Ditch your leaf blower — the Shark BlastBoss is the only gardening tool I reach for now. Here’s how I use it.

I’ve been using my iPhone as a real-life Pokédex to scan every bug in my garden this summer
By Kaycee Hill Published
Turn your iPhone into a pocket nature scanner. Here is how to find the hidden camera roll shortcut to instantly identify the what's living in your garden.

5 mistakes you're making that turn your yard into a mosquito breeding ground
By Kaycee Hill Published
Stop inviting mosquitoes to your patio: The simple backyard changes you need to make.

I can't wait to scare the crap out of the neighborhood kids with Home Depot's new 12-foot skeleton — it can now move and talk!
By Mike Prospero Published
Home Depot's iconic 12-foot Skelly now has an app that lets it move and talk.

Why your peace lily isn't blooming — and the exact feeding method to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Published
The right fertilizer strategy keeps your peace lily thriving year-round.

How do I know when my homegrown tomatoes have peak flavor? 3 things to look for before picking
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
If you’re wondering why your homegrown tomatoes aren't flavorful, you’re probably picking them at the wrong time. Here’s the right time to pick.

How to protect your lawn from the next heatwave: 3 drought-proofing steps pros swear by
By Camilla Sharman Published
Save your lawn from the next heatwave: 3 steps to build long-term resilience.
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