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I just learned this rat-proof yard hack for under 50 cents — and I wish I'd known it sooner
By Jeff Parsons published
There's a very easy, and very cheap, way to deter rats from coming to your yard and I'll be using it this summer myself.

You’re painting your fence all wrong: Expert reveals the $0.50 kitchen item that works far better
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Expert urges homeowners to ditch fence brushes and reveals a better way to paint fences for less.

Gardeners are being urged to put toilet paper tubes in their yard in March — it’s not as strange as it sounds
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Here’s why people are being urged to put old toilet rolls to use in their yard this month — and it’s so clever.

When is the right time to start planting in 2026? The last frost date revealed
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop guessing! The official last frost date for 2026 has been revealed.

5 plants you need to prune in March for stronger spring growth
By Madeleine Streets last updated
5 plants to prune in March for healthy growth and vibrant flowers.

Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to banish lawn weeds this spring? Do this one clever trick before they take over by repurposing them instead.

7 best flowers to sow in March for amazing spring colors
By Madeleine Streets published
Sow these 7 flowers in March for a blooming spring garden.

Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? This is the one flower to add to your hanging basket
By Camilla Sharman published
This colorful hanging basket flower will have hummingbirds flocking to your yard.
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