Lawn and Garden
Yard and lawn care is an important part of maintaining a home. Learn about landscaping and get yard tips and advice from the experts at HowStuffWorks.
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The Grass Is Always Greener When It's Zoysia
Why You Should Stop Raking Fall Leaves, Stat!
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What types of stones work well in hardscape designs?
What is aquaponics?
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
Why Evergreen Trees Don't Shed Their Needle-like Leaves
The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like
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Lately your friends are all talking about how easy it is to plant alfalfa seeds. Read in this article all about alfalfa and how to plant alfalfa seeds.
Japanese maples grow slowly, but they are beautiful and colorful in the fall. They're also easy to care for.
Make sure that your hydrangea blooms again in the spring by learning how to prepare it for winter. Learn about how to prepare hydrangea for winter in this article.
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Millet is a popular food that's easy to grow yourself. Here's a guide to how to grow millet.
Nothing is as satisfying as growing a plum tree from a pit. This article shows you how to grow a plum tree from a pit.
You know it's important to prune your pine trees, but you're not sure how to do it. In this article we will teach you how to prune pine trees.
You'd like to plant podocarpus, but don't know how. Learn how to plant podocarpus in this article.
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As is usually the case, time is in short supply and has been slipping away from you fast. You had great intentions of preparing your summer garden months ago, but life got in the way. Is it too late?
Flowers are gorgeous to look at, but they've also got a lot to say. There's a secret flower language we'll clue you in on -- and you might be surprised by the message your favorite bloom is sending!
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If you're sneezing and scratching your eyes, it's probably because it's allergy season. Which plants are the worst hay fever offenders?
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Why do some people love flowers so much? It could be their delicate beauty or bright colors, but more than a few will cite the way they smell. There's a reason why Shakespeare felt compelled to contemplate the sweet scent of the rose, after all. Here are 10 of the most fragrant flowers around.
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The sun is warm, the breeze is cool and the steady hum of lawnmowers fills the air. It's time to make your grass look picture perfect.
Long a tool of professional landscaping companies, lawn and garden vacuums are slowly encroaching on leaf blowers as the yard cleanup tool of choice. How do these machines suck up your lawn's dead leaves?
You've mowed, weeded and raked your yard for hours -- but you're not done with your lawn just yet. If you don't pay attention to your lawn's edges, your yard will look a little sloppy. If you're still clueless, we'll show your how to edge your lawn -- or hire someone to do it for you.
You'd like to make a scarecrow to keep birds away from your garden, but you're not sure how to do it. Read this article to learn how to make a scarecrow.
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The desert rose plant requires moist, well-drained soil, full sunlight and warm temperatures in order to grow.
With proper care, you can grow caladiums indoors or outdoors. However, to get the best out of these tropical plants, you'll want to absorb these caladium care tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter gardening.
You've found some dandelions in your garden, and would like to kill them before they overtake the whole area.
When you want to get rid of the water bugs in your home, don't call a pest-control service. You can do it yourself.
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Most Americans don't get nearly enough fresh fruit daily. But if you know how to pick ripe fruit, you'll get the best tasting fruit to add to your diet.
By Sarah Gleim
Keep rabbits out of your garden with fencing, tree guards, aromatic repellents or human hair. Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden in this article.
You can kill stinkbugs in your garden with insecticides, nicotine water or soapy water, or have predators do the job for you.
There is a dying maple tree in your back yard and you'd love to cut it down. Learn about how to cut down a tree from this article.
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Elephant ear plants lend an exotic touch to any setting.
You have an urge to plant sweet corn, but don't know what to do. This article will tell you how to plant corn seeds.