People who reside in the city or near the streets have often have privacy issues. A house isn’t homey if you are frequently disturbed by […]
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14 Hard to Kill Plants for the Non-Gardener
Not everyone has a green thumb or a natural talent for growing plants. If you think you were not born with this ability but want […]
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17 Amazing Small Flowering Shrubs
Keeping your home looking beautiful can sometimes be a chore. Not only do you have to contend with making your house shine both inside and […]
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17 Low Maintenance Shrubs to Plant and Forget
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 […]
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17 Amazing Evergreen Trees – From Fast Growing to Privacy Trees – The Ultimate List
Nothing can take your yard from drab to dazzling quicker than beautiful evergreen trees. Trees and shrubs not only add aesthetic value, but can also […]
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14 Privacy Hedges that Grow Fast and Tall Quickly
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 […]
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14 Highly-Attractive Privacy Plants that Can Keep the Nosy Neighbors Away
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 […]
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15 Amazingly Fast Growing Trees That Give Your Yard Shade and Privacy
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 […]
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What Are The Best Ways To Use Neem Oil For The Garden?
What are the best ways to use neem oil for the garden? Besides acting as a pesticide, can it cure plant diseases? And are there […]
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Keeping Mosquitoes Away – 20 Mosquito Repellent Plants
If you grew up in a warm climate or anywhere near standing water, then you know all about the constant pain that is the mosquito. […]
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Natural Weed Killer Recipes: 17 Tips for Killing Weed and Grass
Taking care of your home means looking after the outside as well as the inside, and nothing makes a home look more beautiful from the […]
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Natural Dandelion Killer Recipes: 6 Tips For Killing Dandelions at Home
An absolute indication of early spring is a plethora of broadleaf weeds like dandelions in full bloom. Although they may have a few benefits, they […]
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What Plants Repel Mosquitoes?
What plants repel mosquitoes? And is planting them enough? Or do I need to dry their leaves or do something else to them? Christine Weiss, […]
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10 Fruit Trees You Can Easily Grow in a Pot or Container
It may be below freezing in Antarctica, but you can still grow fresh fruit there. Just visit the McMurdo greenhouse to see the lemon tree […]
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Keeping Spiders Away – 11 Natural Spider Repellent Tips and Recipes
Few things can stop a person in their tracks quicker than seeing a spider scurrying across the floor, and is especially true when that spider […]
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9 Simple Ways to Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard – How to Keep Snakes Away
There is almost nothing more upsetting than working out in your garden or yard and being surprised by a snake that has taken up residence […]
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How To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest Naturally?
How to get rid of a wasp nest naturally? There’s one hanging near my front door. Lori Thomas, Edison, NJ Honestly, the safest way how […]
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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 […]
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Which Are The Best Plants For Hanging Baskets?
Which are the best plants for hanging baskets? I was hoping to find some vines as well as flowers. Some will go on the porch […]
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What Is The Difference Between Baking Powder And Baking Soda?
What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda? Which one is best for using in the garden? Bonita F., Marysvale, UT The […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Can I Use Baking Soda In The Garden As A Pesticide?
I want to start gardening organically. But I have a problem with powdery mildew where I live. I also battle spider mites. Can I use […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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