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Killing Weeds with Diesel? Here’s What You Need to Know First

October 30, 2025 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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Should you use diesel to kill weeds? Short answer: Nope. Weeds can be annoying. They compete with other plants for nutrients and can turn a pretty, organized garden into a patchy mess. Still, I’ll continue to stand up for weeds. Some of the plants we consider weeds are actually beneficial. They offer up food to hungry…

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10 Garden Tasks That Prevent Spring Weeds

October 22, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Garden Tasks Prevent Spring Weeds

Spring is supposed to be about blooms, sunshine, and fresh starts—not a battlefield of weeds determined to turn your garden into a jungle. But every gardener knows the truth: those sneaky green invaders don’t take a vacation. They lie in wait all winter, ready to burst forth the second you relax. The good news? You…

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How to Use Baking Soda for Weed Control

December 28, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  I’ve dealt with some nasty weeds in my day. I’ve also tried a lot of methods to get rid of said weeds. A lot of those so-called “tried-and-true” methods are actually bogus. Like so many gardening pieces of wisdom, a lot of weed control tricks aren’t really useful. What about baking soda for weed control?…

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Summer sunlight can turn a vegetable garden into a full-blown solar oven, but not every corner of the yard gets the deluxe sunshine package. Maybe a fence blocks the afternoon rays, a mature tree throws shade across one bed, or a narrow side yard gets only a few hours of direct light. That does not…

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Wasps hovering around garden beds usually have a reason, and the answer often involves food, water, shelter, or a combination of all three. A garden can look like a buffet, a watering hole, and a cozy apartment complex to a wasp, all at the same time. That does not automatically mean a nest lurks under…

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Should You Remove Storm-Damaged Branches Immediately?

Should You Remove Storm-Damaged Branches Immediately?

A storm leaves behind more than puddles and a few scattered leaves. Broken branches can hang overhead, shift suddenly, damage property, invite decay, and turn a peaceful backyard into a surprisingly dangerous obstacle course. So, should storm-damaged branches come down immediately? Sometimes, yes. Other times, grabbing a saw in a hurry creates a bigger problem…

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