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Cold Hardy Trees

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We often look to winter as the time of year that is best spent indoors, shuttered away from the cold. Annual flowers wither and die,

Shrubs for Sun

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As summer rolls around, our days grow longer, and the temperatures get hotter. The sun is at its hottest during the spring and summer months,

Amazing Shrubs for Shade

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Despite how careful we are when we purchase our first home, sometimes we get stuck dealing with properties with overwhelming amounts of shade. Don’t let

Shrubs for a Windbreak

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Most windbreaks you see use a single or double row of deciduous or evergreen trees for wind protection. While this works, you must also consider

Trees for Butterflies

If you long for a yard filled with fragrant flowers, beautiful trees, and colorful butterflies, look no further. These pollinators are attracted to rich nectar

Annuals for Birds

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Did you know there is a wide array of flowers that provide food for birds? Annuals for birds aren’t the first thing we think of

Amazing Shrubs for Privacy

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As a homeowner, you likely dream of a beautiful backyard where you enjoy family time in private, and why shouldn’t you? You work hard, and

Amazing Evergreen Trees for Privacy

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The neighborhood watch is good for the community, but not when it’s from nosy neighbors. There’s a time and a place for privacy, and your

Fast Growing Plants for Privacy

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Relaxing in a hammock while reading a book is blissful unless you have a nosy neighbor who likes to talk just a little too much.

Easiest Vegetables to Grow

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Growing your very own vegetable garden saves you the hassle of sifting through countless unsuitable choices at the grocery store. It also gives you the

How to Get Rid of Cats

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For homeowners, stray and feral cats can turn into an incredibly frustrating situation. While the large populations of feral and stray cats are harmless to

Small Trees

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We all do what we can to make our yards and gardens look their best. Our landscapes are the first things that visitors encounter, and

Low Maintenance Shrubs

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We all want our homes looking as beautiful and well tended as we can, but we don’t always have time to spend in our yards

Privacy Hedges

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Every homeowner wants to have some privacy at home, both inside and out. The landscape can offer another form of privacy. Building a fence of

Fast Growing Evergreen Trees

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Evergreen is a type of tree that grows year-round. The most common fast growing evergreen trees are the pine and Christmas trees. These trees tend

Privacy Plants

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Do you have nosy neighbors who are getting a little too intrusive, peeking over your fence? Are you seeking a solution to stay away from

Fast Growing Trees

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It is springtime once again, and in the blink of an eye the weather will be warm, and the skies will be sunny. In no

Privacy Trees

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Everybody wants to be able to separate their domain from those of their neighbors. While fences do the trick at a basic level, sometimes they

Homemade Root Killer for Sewer Lines

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While you may consider the sewage that you get rid of as waste, the trees in your yard and near your sewage lines see it

Natural Raccoon Repellent

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Raccoons live and thrive in urban and suburban areas; if you’re a resident that happens to live in one of these communities, you’ve probably seen

Homemade Moss Killer

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When it comes to increasing the curb appeal of your home, getting rid of moss on your lawn, roof, and driveway is a great place

Natural Rat Repellent

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If you’ve ever had rat issue in your home, then you know how stressful and unsettling it can feel to have these unwanted guests in

Homemade Squirrel Repellent

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Have you ever found a squirrel trying to get into your bird feeders or vegetable garden? Have you ever tried keeping the chipmunks out of

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Yard

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Whether you live in the middle of the city or out in the country, chances are you’ve had to deal with squirrels. From eating fruit

How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard

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There is nothing more aggravating than getting ready to do yard work and finding piles of cat poop littering your yard, especially when you don’t

How To Use Hydrogen Peroxide For Plants?

Can you tell me how to use hydrogen peroxide for plants? Is it true that it fights root rot?  Samantha Smith, Roosevelt, UT As a

How to Clean Patio Furniture Cushions

How to clean patio furniture cushions? This is the first time I’ve had outdoor furniture and I don’t know where to start. Thank you. Jamie

How to Make Bird Feeders Squirrel Proof

Do you know how to make bird feeders squirrel proof? I don’t want to harm the squirrels but I want the robins and cardinals to

What Vegetables Grow in Shade?

What vegetables grow in shade? The only place I can plant a garden is on the north side of the house. I was hoping for

Can I Use Vinegar in the Garden on Rhododendrons and Gardenias?

My father was a gardener and I remember him scoffing at the high prices of commercial fertilizers. He always had a homemade solution for taking

Which are the Best Easy to Grow Perennials?

Which are the best easy to grow perennials? I just bought my first house and it has a cute little yard. I need help to

How To Best Clean Our Deck Without A Pressure Washer?

We moved into an older home this winter. It has a redwood deck that obviously got a lot of use in the past. There are

What are the Best Fast Growing Ground Cover Plants for Our Garden?

We live in USDA plants hardiness zone 5 and it’s pretty dry. What are the best fast growing ground cover plants for our garden? I

How to Get Grass Stains Out of Clothes

I have my niece and nephew for the summer. They love playing outdoors. But now I need to know how to get grass stains out

What Plants Do You Recomend for Our Hot Summer?

I live in Phoenix where temperatures go over 100 F. I have a small yard that I want to beautify with blooms but I have

What is the Best Way to Keep Wasps Away from the Patio?

I’ve tried wasp traps but those seem to lure more bugs. I’m getting desperate because it’s summertime and the wasps are ruining our time outdoors.

How to Clean Vinyl Siding That has Mold on It

I live in a place where we’ve never had this problem. But when I go home to visit my parents this summer, I need to

Easy to Grow Perennials

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Whether you’re an experienced gardener, or just starting to test out your green thumb, you can save yourself some time and hassle by planting easy

Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

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As spring arrives, unfortunately so do the mosquitoes. While mosquitoes may be great for bats and birds, they are a massive annoyance for everything else.

How to Keep Yellow Jackets Away

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If you’ve ever had one of your late-summer barbecues ruined by pesky yellow jackets, you probably have wondered how to keep yellow jackets away from

Do You Know How to Get Rid of Flies in Backyard Patios?

It’s summertime and my family loves to grill out. But we have a problem with flies. They bother us a lot. It happens at both

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