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When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders — and How to Know When These Beauties Will Visit Your Yard
Create a pit stop in your yard for migratory and resident species
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Things People Who Have Low Maintenance Yards Never Choose — and What They do Instead
We asked experts to guide us on materials, products, plants, and more that they'd always avoid to keep a yard low maintenance
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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7 Flowers People With Amazing-Smelling Backyards are Planting Now — 'They Turn Your Space Into a Fragrant Haven!'
Plant a selection of these intoxicatingly perfumed flowers for a beautifully scented spring and summer garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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These are the 10 Best Filler Plants for Sparse Flowerbeds — 'They Guarantee a Fuller Looking Yard!'
Turn your lackluster backyard into a bushy oasis with these expert-recommended plants
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Best Trees for Privacy — 13 Varieties to Help Screen Your Backyard From Neighbors
These best trees for privacy will act as living walls, guarding your backyard from prying eyes and even outdoor noise
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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Best Flowers for Window Boxes – 7 Varieties that Add Color and Style to the Outdoors
These best flowers for window boxes will give your exteriors a decorative touch, and boost your home's curb appeal
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
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'We’ve Been Arranging Outdoor Pots Wrong This Whole Time' — This is How Pros Design With Plants
Turns out there’s a serious art to a successful outdoor potted plant arrangement, and we’ve got the secret thanks to some expert advice
By Matilda Bourne Published
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5 Things People with Minimalist Backyards Never Have — and the Design Features They Have Instead
Wondering what things people with minimalist backyards never have? This list features designers' inputs on the dos and don'ts of curating a minimal patio, porch, backyard, and garden area.
By Melissa Epifano Varley Published
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5 Ways to Beautify Your Backyard for a Superb Outdoor Living Space in Time for Spring
These ways to beautify a backyard will help homeowners improve any size or type of space. From plant considerations to zoning to livable spaces, these expert-backed tips will help.
By Melissa Epifano Varley Published
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Sitooterie Trends — Give Your Outdoor Seating a Glow-Up With These Top Backyard Trends
Sitooteries give your backyard a focus and a quiet space for reflection — here are the outdoor seating trends to watch
By Oonagh Turner Published
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard — 8 Steps to Begin Growing an Edible Garden this Spring
With spring on the horizon, there’s no better time to start sowing the seeds for your own vegetable garden
By Katie Baxter Published
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How to Care for Caladiums in Pots — Expert Tips for Pretty-in-Pink Spring Foliage in Your Backyard
With spring just around the corner, brush up on your plant know-how for a season filled with colorful caladiums
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Small Backyard Pool Ideas — 9 Ways to Make a Splash in the Tiniest of Spaces
These small backyard pool ideas will show you how to have the most dreamy exteriors on a budget, even when space isn't on your side
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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What Should I do With a Garden Fountain in Winter? Protect Water Features With These Tips
Prevent damage from freezing temperatures with this expert advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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7 Best Flowers to Add to Your Backyard in February for a Colorful Segue into Spring
Expert gardeners share their February flower favorites and how to care for them so that your backyard is in bloom by April
By Imogen Williams Published
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4 Lawn Care Tasks to Carry out in February for Luscious-Looking Grass in Time for Spring
It might still be winter, but experts urge you to carry out these lawn care jobs now for beautiful backyard in spring
By Amy McArdle Published
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8 Easy Fruit Trees That Literally Anyone Can Grow — Enjoy a Home-grown Harvest With This Advice
Skip the store bought stuff and grow your own bumper crops with these fruit trees that are perfect even for beginner gardeners
By Jacky Parker Published
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What to Plant in January — 5 Ideas That Will Thrive in Your Backyard Despite the Cold
January isn't a busy month for gardeners, but there's still plenty to plant if you want a flourishing outdoor space in time for spring
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 Plants you Need to Prune in January for Flourishing Foliage This Spring — 'It's the Secret to a Happier Backyard!'
Perfect your pruning with these expert-approved tips
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Stop Outdoor Spigots From Freezing — and Causing Bigger Problems for Your Home
Prevention is always better (and less expensive) than cure
By Jacky Parker Published
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6 Ways to Protect Plants From Frost – You Need This if a Cold Snap is Heading Your Way
Cut down on the risk of frost damage to your precious plants with these simple steps to protect them and all will be good in your garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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The 5 Best Flowers to Sow in January for a Spectacular Backyard Through Spring and Summer
January might not feel like the best time for fruitful growth, but sow your seeds now and you'll reap the rewards
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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9 Vegetables to Sow in January to Get You Back Into the Gardening Game
Start planting these vegetables today if you want a bumper crop next season
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This $10 Addition to Your Planters Could be the Answer to Healthier Outdoor Plants
For flourishing, longer-lasting planters in your container garden, this simple trick is a must
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These are the 8 Best Gardening Tricks We've Learned This Year That We'll Definitely be Taking into 2024
Knowing these insider tricks could mean the difference between flourishing flowers and bland backyard
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How do you Stop Gutters From Clogging? 4 Ways Experts Prevent It, to Avoid More Serious Problems
Simple ways to keep your home waterproof and well-maintained with advice on how to stop gutters from clogging
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Keep 'Bully' Birds Away From Feeders - 6 Simple Ideas to Give Songbirds a Chance
Expert advice on dealing with food-raiding crows, magpies, blue-jays and other unwelcome avians
By Jacky Parker Published
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What to do With Ferns in Winter - How to Care for These Feathery Fronds Through the Coldest Season
Luscious and low-maintenance, follow these easy care tips from our expert for healthy ferns year round
By Jacky Parker Published
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This Gardening Hack is a Simple Yet Genius Way to Protect Your Plants from Frost - and It Uses Your Christmas Decor
Try this viral trick to ensure your vulnerable outdoor plants survive through the festive season
By Amy McArdle Published