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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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17 Essential Lawn Fertilizing Tips for the Greenest Grass
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Using Compost for Lawns Is the Secret to Greener Grass (Plus 7 Application Tips)
Hand planting grass seeds
Does Grass Seed Go Bad? 7 Tips to Keep It Fresh, According to a Pro Landscaper
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This Is When to Turn Your Sprinklers Back on in Spring, According to an Expert
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How to Stop Birds from Nesting in Unwanted Spots: 7 Bird-Safe Methods
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How and When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses for Optimal Growth
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8 Ways to Protect Your Lawn and Garden from Salt Damage in Winter
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The 9 Best Weeding Tools for a Flourishing Garden
Roundup: Amazon's Best-Selling Gardening Tools on Sale for Labor Day tout
Save Your Aching Back with Amazon’s Best-Selling Stand-Up Garden Tools
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This Might Be the Most Versatile Gardening Tool You’ll Ever Come Across—and It’s Just $20
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Bokashi Composting: 5 Steps to Quickly Turn Food Waste into Garden Gold
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Should You Water Your Lawn in the Winter? Here’s What Experts Recommend
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Pruning Shears vs. Hand Pruners: What's the Difference?
Lemons and lemon peels
Can You Compost Citrus Peels? Yes, with These 8 Must-Know Tips
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Is Parchment Paper for Baking Compostable? 5 Tips for Composting It Correctly
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How to Clean Garden Tools in 5 Easy Steps So They Last a Lifetime
rain barrel winterizing
How and When to Winterize Your Rain Barrel (It Depends on Your Climate)
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Composting in Winter: 10 Simple Tips for Keeping Your Pile Active
Garden with snow
10 Gardening Tasks You Should Never Do When the Ground Is Frozen
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12 Genius Ways to Use Old Newspapers in Your Garden
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Can You Mulch Your Garden in the Fall? 5 Reasons Why You Should
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12 Fall Lawn Care Chores to Check Off Your List Now
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Winterizing Your Lawn Properly Will Prepare It for the Cold Months Ahead
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When to Stop Mowing Your Lawn for the Season
Red and orange leaves on the ground
Why You Should Leave the Leaves in Your Yard This Fall, According to Experts
Lawn disease
12 Most Common Lawn Diseases and How to Prevent Them
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8 Things You Should Always Do in Your Yard After It Rains
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4 Lawn Care Tasks You Should Never Do After It Rains (Plus 2 You Should Do)
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Are Dandelions That Bad for Your Lawn?
Mushrooms growing in yard
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions
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When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?
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6 Soil Amendments That Will Help You Grow Healthier Plants
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How to Make a DIY Mosquito Trap So You Can Enjoy Your Yard Bite-Free
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Is Your Grass Turning Brown in Summer? Our Experts Say It’s Totally OK
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Got Lots of Dandelions? Here's What Your Lawn Is Trying to Tell You
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9 Natural Solutions for How to Get Rid of Snakes in Your Yard
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18 Clever Ways to Use Fallen Twigs and Sticks in Your Garden
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When to Fertilize Your Lawn Through the Seasons for the Healthiest Grass
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Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them
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Do You Really Have to Clean Your Lawn Mower After Each Use? Here's How to Do It
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17 Everyday Items You Didn't Know You Could Compost
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Does Pine Needle Mulch Really Make Your Soil More Acidic?
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How Long to Water Grass—and How Often—for a Healthy Lawn
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When to Water Your Lawn for Best Results
Backyard patio
3 Tips on How to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard Naturally, According to Experts
Sheep Fescue grass
9 Types of Drought-Tolerant Grass for a Lawn You Don't Need to Water All the Time
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Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Yes, But Here's Why You Should Never Try It
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When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?
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Tillers vs. Cultivators: How to Choose the Right One for Your Gardening Tasks
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Should You Mow Your Lawn If It Turns Dry and Crispy in Summer?
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Pros and Cons of Mulching vs. Bagging Grass When You Mow
lawn mower cutting grass
What’s the Best Height to Cut Grass? Here’s How to Set Your Mower Correctly
mowing wet lawn
Can You Mow Wet Grass? The Answer, Plus 7 Mowing Tips
zoysia grass
How to Grow and Maintain a Zoysiagrass Lawn
lawn mower cutting grass
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right
Stone paver bed
5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly
loam soil
What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?
Speedwell
14 Weeds with Purple Flowers You Need to Know
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9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants? An Expert Weighs In
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Don't Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soon—Here's Why
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Is Your Outdoor Plant Dead or Dormant? 5 Easy Ways to Tell
Moss in grass
How to Get Rid of Moss in the Lawn and Prevent It From Returning