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Stop spending a fortune on expensive lawn treatments: These 7 genius budget-friendly hacks will give you a stunning green yard using simple tricks like recycling kitchen coffee grounds and a 5-minute fix for bare patches
By Camilla Sharman last updated
7 simple ways to get a perfect lawn this weekend without spending a dime (well, almost).

12 Walmart finds that will upgrade your backyard this summer up to 50% off — patio furniture, string lights, fire pits and more
By Camilla Sharman published
Get ready to upgrade your backyard this weekend: save up to 50% on these 12 Walmart finds.

Why aren't my irises blooming? 5 common causes and how to fix them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why irises produce leaves but no flowers and how to get blooms next season.

Stop mowing your lawn this way — an expert says you could be killing your grass
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t make this common lawn care mistake. An expert shares what you could be doing wrong.

I asked 2 ornithologists about the surprising way hummingbirds use spatial memory to find feeders — and how to attract more of them to your yard
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Unlocking the mystery of how hummingbirds find feeders (and how to attract more to your yard)

Watch the magic unfold: How adding 1 kitchen waste product to hydrangeas will guarantee deep blue blooms
By Camilla Sharman published
The one coffee ground secret for hydrangeas that guarantees bold blue blooms.

This $8 Amazon find is a perfect solution to the one backyard chore everyone hates (and the birds will thank you)
By Camilla Sharman published
Say goodbye to a grimy bird bath — this $10 Amazon find will keep it clean.

16 Mother's Day gifts for outdoorsy moms that they’ll actually use: My favorite trail-tested picks from $24
By Mike Prospero published
16 Mother's Day gifts for moms who like to get outdoors

Most gardeners make the mistake of only mowing their grass, but performing a 'deep scarification' this May is the only way to ensure water and nutrients actually reach the soil before the ground hardens in the summer sun
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Want a lush lawn for summer? Don't skip this one crucial step in May.
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