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Gardening

What to Plant in May for a Thriving Spring, Summer, and Even Fall Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Edamame in Your Home Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Gardening

A Tested Review of the Lettuce Grow Farmstand: Is It Worth the Price?

By Jenn Ryan

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Reviews

2024’s Best Self-Watering Planters for Low-Maintenance Gardens, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Jenn Ryan

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Reviews

The Best Potting Benches for Gardening Indoors and Out of 2024, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

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Gardening

17 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Survive Dry Spells

By Teresa Odle, Jennifer Noonan

A garden path is lined by native plants, mulch, and large stones.
Gardening

12 Reasons to Plant Native Instead of Non-Native Plants

By Lori Lovely

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Lawn & Garden

Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Garden Pests

Mosquito Season 2024—What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Savannah Sher

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Interior

How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State

By Katie Flannery

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DIY

How Much Is the Average Exterminator Salary in 2024?

By Katie Flannery

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Interior

How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Orlando, Florida? (2024 Guide)

By Katie Flannery

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Curb Appeal

Weed-Free Gardening: 7 Tips to Get Weeds Under Control for Good

By Lauren Landers

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Gardening

How to Grow Cantaloupe—or Muskmelon—at Home

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Invasive Hammerhead Worms

By Lori Lovely

The Best Tick Spray For Yard Option
Reviews

The Best Tick Sprays for Yards

By Timothy Dale

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Gardening

Yes, It’s Possible to Grow a Thriving Garden With Sandy Soil—Here’s How

By Lauren Landers

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Gardening

How to Grow Catnip to Repel Pests, Flavor Your Food, and Entertain Your Pet

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Garden Pests

Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night
DIY

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

By Nicole Shein, Steph Coelho

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor
Lawn & Garden

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor

By Marisa Villarreal, Margaret Foley

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden
Lawn & Garden

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden

By Teresa Odle, Mackenzie Miller

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night
Lawn & Garden

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins

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DIY

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning

By Lauren Landers

Colorful root vegetables.
DIY

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Winter Storage

By Lauren Landers

A blueberry bush with ripe blueberries and a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Gardening

Dreaming of a Backyard Food Forest? Get Started by Learning How to Grow Blueberries

By Amber Guetebier

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Design

12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth

By Lori Lovely

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Reviews

The Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants and Veggies, Tested  

By Debbie Wolfe, Mark Wolfe, Savannah Sher

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Lawn & Garden

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

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Lawn & Garden

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

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Lawn & Garden

15 Companion Plants for Tomatoes—and 5 to Avoid—for Your Best Crop Yet

By Amber Guetebier

The Best Grow Light, the Soltech Grove LED Grow Light, glowing over houseplants.
Reviews

The Best Grow Lights for Lush, Healthy Plants, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Heather Blackmore

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap
Lawn & Garden

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap

By Brie Greenhalgh

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Lawn & Garden

‘Topsoil Delivery Near Me’ Company Options and Hiring Considerations

By Miranda Siwak, Evelyn Auer

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Reviews

The Best Soils for Raised Beds in Your Garden

By Steph Coelho, Stacey L. Nash

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DIY

Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

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Gardening

How to Grow Gladiolus in Your Home Landscape

By Amber Guetebier

The Best Backpack Sprayer Options
Reviews

The Best Backpack Sprayers for Easier Yard Work 

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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Lawn & Garden

These Are the Best Perennials for Shady Spots in Your Yard

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn & Garden

7 Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub in the Garden

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person holding a handful of rich garden soil.
Lawn & Garden

What on Earth Is Humus—and Why Should Homeowners Care?

By Lori Lovely

Pest Control Cost South Carolina
Interior

How Much Does Pest Control Cost in South Carolina?

By Timothy Dale

Spicy red and green pepper plants.
Lawn & Garden

15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest

By Lori Lovely

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Lawn & Garden

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

By Nina Malkin

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Lawn & Garden

How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings

By Audrey Stallsmith

Best Gifts for Plant Lovers Options
Reviews

The 31 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers All Dedicated Plant Parents Will Love

By Brie Greenhalgh, Savannah Sher

A long row of mature red bell peppers growing on home-grown plants.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Bell Peppers Practically Anywhere

By Amber Guetebier

A vine of ripe tomatoes in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Home Garden—No Matter Where You Live

By Lori Lovely

A wet rain garden with native plants and flowers.
Lawn & Garden

The Best Native Plants to Grow in Soggy Gardens (by Region)

By Lauren Landers

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Lawn & Garden

Avocado Plant Care 101

By Audrey Stallsmith, Bob Vila Staff

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Snapdragons for an Easy Curb Appeal Boost

By Kat Hodgins

The Safer Home Indoor Fly Trap set out on a wood floor in its individual parts with its packaging before testing.
Lawn & Garden

Why Every Plant Parent Needs This Popular Plug-In Fly Trap

By Jenny Stanley

Mole vs. Vole Damage
Lawn & Garden

Mole vs. Vole Damage—3 Key Differences for Identification (and What to Do About Each Pest)

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

The Best Gardening Subscription Boxes Options
Reviews

The Best Gardening Subscription Boxes for Green Thumbs and Beginners

By Savannah Sher

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Beets for a Superfood Supply in Your Own Backyard

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn & Garden

How to Use Straw Mulch for Vegetable Gardening

By Amber Guetebier

Squirrels in the Attic
Lawn & Garden

Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

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Lawn & Garden

How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should

By Lauren Landers

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Lawn & Garden

Is My Plant Dead or Dormant?

By Lori Lovely, Amy Anderson

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Lawn & Garden

7 Tips for Growing Big Plants Indoors

By Lori Lovely

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Lawn & Garden

The 5 Best Spots in Your Home for Plant Starts

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

Are You Using the Wrong Kind of Water on Your Houseplants?

By Lori Lovely

A red cabbage plant serving as a companion plant between two fruiting cucumber plants in a raised garden bed.
Lawn & Garden

15 Companion Plants for Cucumbers—and 5 to Keep Away—for the Best Harvest

By Amber Guetebier

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them

By Deirdre Mundorf

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