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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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What Is a French Drain? Find Out If One Is Right for Your Yard
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The 9 Best Gardening Shoes in 2022, According to Our Testers
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Bring Fireflies to Your Yard by Turning It into a Certified Habitat
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The 8 Best Weeding Tools on Amazon for a Flourishing Garden, Starting at $13
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The Best Fertilizers for Your Grass Are Actually Organic—And These 8 Are Our Favorites
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The 8 Best Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Neat and Trim
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7 Leaf-Raking Tips to Make Fall Cleanup So Much Easier
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What Is Garden Lime and How to Use It to Help Your Plants Thrive
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The 7 Best Garden Carts on Amazon for Yardwork, Harvesting, and More
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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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Improving Clay Soil
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9 Ways to Avoid the Worst Mulching Mistakes
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5 Ways to Participate in "No Mow May" and Help Bees This Spring
Best Garden Hoses
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
Potting Bench How-To
Make Your Own Potting Bench
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Tips for Watering Plants
Food Revolution Garden Plan
10 Handy Tips for Planting or Expanding a Garden
Summer Garden Maintenance Checklist
Follow This Summer Garden Checklist to Keep Plants Healthy and Vibrant
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How to Dig a Garden Bed and 7 Other Steps to a New Garden
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Landscape and Garden Edging Ideas That Make Your Yard Look Sharp
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Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
Top 10 Gardening Tips
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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This No-Squeeze Garden Hose Nozzle That Amazon Shoppers Love Is on Sale
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How to Stop Birds from Flying into Windows
Best Lawn Sprinklers
The 8 Best Lawn Sprinklers to Keep Your Lawn Hydrated in 2022
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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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Here's How to Use Fertilizer for Plants in Your Garden or House
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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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How to Make Seed Balls So Plants Grow Exactly Where You Intend
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Want to Grow Flowers from Seed? Start with These 15 Easy Annuals
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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
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5 Simple Steps for Preparing Gardens for Winter Weather
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How to Winterize Perennials in 5 Simple Steps
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How to Deadhead Spent Flowers From Your Plants For Longer Bloom Times
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Follow This Fall Garden Checklist to Prep Your Yard for Winter
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How to Plant and Grow Roses
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How to Create a No-Dig Flowerbed for an Easy Start to a Garden