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How to Build a Garden That Keeps Deer Out—Without Fencing

September 25, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever poured your heart into planting a lush garden only to wake up and find deer have turned it into their midnight buffet, you know the frustration is real. These four-legged foragers don’t care about your hard work or your favorite heirloom tomatoes—they’re just looking for an easy meal. While fencing is the…

9 Stunning Cheap Garden Decor Ideas You Can Do Yourself in Your Backyard

July 12, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

Cheap garden decor can transform your backyard into a stunning oasis without breaking the bank. With a bit of creativity and some simple DIY projects, you can add personality and charm to your garden. Check out these nine brilliant ways to make your garden look amazing without blowing your budget. 1. Upcycled Furniture Planters Give…

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Using Shredded Paper As Garden Mulch by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

5 Fall Weeds You Should Pull Immediately

You finally survived summer’s mowing marathons, your lawn looks almost perfect, and you’re ready to kick back with a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy the crisp autumn air. But wait—what’s that sneaky green invader creeping through your mulch? Fall weeds. Just when you think the growing season is over, these stubborn little freeloaders show up…

Why Leaf Piles Attract Beneficial Insects

Crunch, crunch, crunch—that’s the sound of fall under your feet. For many of us, leaf piles scream childhood joy, backyard chores, or maybe even a quick Instagram photo op. But beneath those layers of crispy reds, golds, and browns, there’s more happening than you might expect. Leaf piles aren’t just autumn’s confetti—they’re a bustling five-star…

10 Flowers to Deadhead for Extra Fall Blooms

There’s nothing more satisfying than squeezing out every last drop of color from your garden before the chill of fall sets in. But here’s the secret veteran gardeners know: deadheading is your golden ticket to an encore show. By snipping off faded flowers, you’re telling your plants, “Nope, you’re not done yet—keep those blooms coming!”…

How Early Frosts Shift Plant Chemistry

You wake up one crisp morning, peek out the window, and see your garden dusted with silver. It looks magical—but your plants might not think so. Early frosts don’t just nip leaves and wilt petals; they trigger deep chemical changes that ripple through a plant’s biology. Sugars surge, proteins scramble, and defensive compounds kick into…

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