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Caring for Your Yard

Taking care of your lawn and garden doesn't have to be an overwhelming undertaking. We've got plenty of tips to make it easy, including picking the right plants and how to water, fertilize, and maintain them for best results.
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Why Sustainability Is the Biggest Yard Care Trend This Spring
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How to Get Rid of Clover in Your Lawn
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The 9 Best Organic Lawn Fertilizers of 2023
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The 8 Best Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Neat and Trim
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What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
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Learn How to Lower Your Gardening Water Bill With These Easy Tips
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The 8 Best Electric Lawn Mowers for Easy and Efficient Mowing
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Could a Climate-Friendly Yard Actually Be Better for Curb Appeal?
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Why Functional Front Yards Are Spiking in Popularity
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How to Improve and Amend Clay Soil
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9 Ways to Avoid the Worst Mulch Mistakes in Your Garden
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5 Ways to Participate in "No Mow May" and Help Bees This Spring
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We Tested 30 Garden Hoses—These Are the 10 You Need for Your Yard
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Lawn Care Made Simple
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What to Know About Well-Drained Soil and Boosting Plant Drainage
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5 Gardening and Watering Tools that Will Solve Your Dry Yard Problems
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23 DIY Garden Tools You Can Make from Household Items
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Why Letting Your Grass Turn Brown in Summer Is Totally OK
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This Is the Best Fertilizer for Endless Summer Hydrangeas
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How to Cut Down a Large, Mature Tree
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How to Make a Pallet Potting Bench for Your Gardening Projects
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The Plant Food That Saved My Roses Is Almost $40 at My Local Flower Shop, but It’s $27 at Amazon Right Now
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The 9 Best Landscape Fabrics of 2023 for a Weed-Free Garden
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Tips for Watering Plants
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How to Get Rid of Pokeweed in Your Yard
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10 Handy Tips for Planting or Expanding a Garden
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Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Thriving All Season
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8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp
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Our Top 10 Garden Tips for Lush, Healthy Plants All Season Long
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Learn to Graft Your Favorite Plants
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Here's Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants
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The 8 Best Lawn Sprinklers to Keep Your Lawn Hydrated in 2023
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7 Watering Mistakes That Could Sabotage Your Vegetable Garden
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How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Squash Plants for a Healthy Crop
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter to Ensure Blooming in Summer
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How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free
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7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
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Your Season-by-Season Guide to Watering Your Garden Effectively
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30 Fun Facts About Plants
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How to Install Edging
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How to Correctly Fertilize All Your Plants
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How to Start Seeds Indoors to Jumpstart Your Spring Garden
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10 Easy Steps to Create Gardens in Your Yard for the First Time
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How to Protect Plants from Frost So They Survive Cold Snaps
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6 Tips for Creating a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden
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25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
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Grow the Most Gorgeous Perennials with These 11 Essential Tips
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15 Easy Annuals You Can Grow from Seed
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Here's What to Plant in the Fall for the Prettiest Spring Yard
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How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Easier Veggie or Flower Planting
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10 Reasons Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for Planting Your Garden