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I asked gardening experts why my soil is ruining my yard — here's what they said and how you can fix it today
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Gardening experts reveal the hidden soil problem that’s ruining your garden and how to fix it.

5 super-fast flowers to sow in May to get your garden blooming quickly — these will bring instant color to your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
5 fast flowers to sow in May for instant garden color: What I'll be adding to my backyard.

Why you need to know about the 3-inch lawncare rule this May
By Camilla Sharman published
You can employ this 3-inch edging trick to make your yard look professional with just a couple of inexpensive tools.

Tired of bland tomatoes? I recommend growing these 5 varieties at home if you love flavor
By Madeleine Streets published
Want mind-blowing flavor? These are the top 5 tomato varieties to grow.

Forget renovations: I found 5 upgrades under $50 that will transform your home’s curb appeal in a single weekend
By Camilla Sharman published
Boost your curb appeal in a weekend: 5 ways to upgrade the front of your home for less.

Want a bumper crop on a budget? Grow these 7 high-yield vegetables in May
By Madeleine Streets published
Save with seeds: 7 high-yield vegetables to grow in May.

Looking for privacy in your backyard? IKEA’s multi-purpose screen stops nosy neighbors and hides ugly spots
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA’s privacy screen does far more than block out nosy neighbors — here’s how you can use it in your backyard

Want bigger tomatoes? This common kitchen scrap could give your plants a healthy boost
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Looking for a ‘free’ way to grow bigger tomatoes? This simple, homemade fertilizer uses a common kitchen scrap and gives plants the lift they need.

I was skeptical about whether a $1,000 robot lawnmower could actually handle my lawn without a perimeter wire, but after 30 days of testing, it’s replaced my push mower — with a few caveats
By Mike Prospero published
RecommendedThe Worx Landroid is a capable and pretty affordable robot lawnmower for those with smaller yards.
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