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    How To Use a PTO Wood Chipper

    Got some unwanted trees and brush you need gone fast? A PTO wood chipper is the ultimate solution.


    If You’re Hosting a Halloween Party, You Need This Fire Pit Skull ASAP

    If you’re hosting a Halloween party or just like spooky decor in general, this fireproof skull is the perfect addition...


    Ever Thought About Starting Your Own Christmas Tree Farm? Here’s What to Know

    Want to keep the holiday spirit alive by growing Christmas trees? It's tough work, and it will be many years...


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    Is It Safe to Hang Christmas Lights On Palm Trees?

    People often hang Christmas lights from palm trees, but whether it's safe depends on several factors. Here's some advice from...


    How To Hang a Hammock for Maximum Relaxation

    Safely relax during your suspended siesta, without worry of damaging trees and structures.


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    What Is Lasagna Gardening?

    I built my garden beds without digging or tilling any soil — and without any noodles, either. Here's what lasagna...


    How To Build a DIY Patio Table

    Looking to enhance your deck or patio? This low-maintenance DIY patio table is a great place to begin.


    Skoolies: What to Know About Living Out of Converted Buses

    A skoolie can grant you boundless freedom, or become a really expensive lawn ornament. If you're thinking about getting one,...

    Guide To Growing Autumn Crocuses and Colchicums

    Although they look like spring flowers, I'm delighted to see the flowers of colchicums and autumn crocuses blooming in my...


    Plant Crocuses in Your Lawn in Fall for Spring Flowers

    I love my lawn in late winter when the crocuses I've planted begin to bloom. I love seeing them, and...


    I Tried the Handy Brush Grubber and Pulling Brush and Shrubs Has Never Been Easier

    Every homeowner gets unwanted saplings and brush that magically sprout in their landscape. The Handy Brush Grubber helps...


    What Is the Lasagna Planting Method?

    Planting spring flowering bulbs in the garden in layers, a process called lasagna planting, provides a continuous spring flower display.


    How To Hang a Porch Swing

    Want to swing your afternoon away in the warm breeze? Here's how to set up your porch swing in no...


    10 Flowers to Plant This Fall

    Fall gardening doesn't have to be just tidying up and storing things. Here are big-payoff flowers to plant in the...


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    The Yummly Smart Thermometer Elevated My Confidence with Cooking Meat

    Take the guesswork out of cooking and get the results you want with the Yummly smart thermometer.


    Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam

    Plus, five alternatives to use instead!


    We Tested the East Oak Fire Pit, and Its Unique Shape Really Radiates Heat

    The East Oak fire pit is a smokeless option that's made with top-notch materials. Here’s how it stacks...


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    I’m an Experienced Gardener, and I Love the Liberty Garden Hose Reel

    The Liberty Garden hose reel is the easiest way to keep your garden hose tidy and off the ground in...


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    10 Handy Gardening Tips for Busy People

    Love to garden but short on time? Here are some tips that will help you plant, water and weed more...


    7 Best Worm Composting Bins to Turn Food Scraps Into Fertilizer

    Worm composting bins turn table scraps into free fertilizer. Plus, they offer hours of entertainment.


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    How To Help Your Trees, By Season

    A little care can help boost tree health for years to come. Here's a quick guide for when to prune,...


    We Tried the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower, and It’s a Must-Have for Fall Cleanup

    The Stihl BR 600 backpack blower is fuel efficient and durable, and it produces low exhaust emissions and...

    Solitary Bees: Nature’s Unsung Heroes

    Honey bees get all the attention, while solitary bees do most of the work. Let's give solitary bees their day...


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    Save Money and Get More Out of Your Fall Flower Planters

    Perennials can bloom in your fall flower planters now and be part of your perennial garden next spring.


    How To Dig a Post Hole Using a Power Auger

    Got some post holes to dig for a fence, foundation or mailbox? Learning how to use a power auger can...


    The FrogLog Pool Ramp Saves Frogs, Squirrels and Other Animals From the Water

    The FrogLog is a lifesaver (no, literally) for folks that have curious woodland animals swimming in their backyard pools.


    What To Know About Portable Toilets

    The right portable toilet becomes a trusted friend. Here's what to know about choosing one wisely and keeping it running...


    What To Know About Using a Fog Machine for Halloween

    Planning an event that would benefit from an eerie, mysterious haze? Buy or rent a fog machine!