Quick Fixes to Make Your Garden Great

Colorful annuals and mulch create a well-manicured garden.

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Gardens are a great addition to any home’s curb appeal, but it doesn’t take long for even the simplest garden to get out of control if it’s not tended to on a weekly -- or sometimes even daily -- basis. Whether you’ve moved into a new home with gardens that have been neglected or you’ve just been short on time to tend to your existing gardens, all it takes is five simple steps to transform your garden from drab to fab in as little as a few hours.