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Homeowners urged to secure their yards for storms this weekend — here's what to do
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to secure garden furniture, fix vulnerable fences, and protect decking before storms cause damage.

Here's what not to do with your pumpkin after Halloween — according to a garden expert
By Camilla Sharman published
This is how to recycle your Halloween pumpkin without causing any harm to your yard.

Gardeners: if you spot these little pink eggs, you should act fast to prevent an invasive species of snail
By Grace Dean published
If you spot clusters of pink eggs in your yard, it's a warning sign that an invasive species of snail is trying to take up residence. Here's what they mean and what to do if you spot them.

Is it OK to cut my neighbors' overhanging bushes? I asked the experts to find out if I'm within my rights
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Is it legal to trim your neighbors overgrown bushes in your yard? Here’s what the experts say.

I tried 'lawn forking', the garden hack that makes a lot more sense than it sounds
By Grace Dean last updated
While lawn forking started out as a prank, it's evolved into so much more. Now, you can use forks as a very helpful defense tool in your yard to keep unwanted guests out. Here's how it works.

You only need these 5 items to banish slugs from your yard
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to protect your yard from slugs using natural deterrents that don't harm wildlife.

I’m never going to let fallen leaves pile on my car ever again — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Don’t procrastinate when it comes to removing fallen leaves from your car this fall

This Martha Stewart-approved trick shows you how to protect your trees in winter
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn Martha Stewart's three-step method for reinforcing espaliered trees against winter winds.
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