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Homeowners in These 3 States Need To Know The Rules About Collecting Rainwater

February 25, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Homeowners in These 3 States Need To Know The Rules About Collecting Rainwater

The idea that you can’t just set a barrel under your gutter and collect rain sounds almost rebellious. Water falls from the sky, lands on your roof, and somehow the government wants paperwork involved? It feels counterintuitive at first glance. Yet in three states — Colorado, Utah, and Washington — lawmakers created specific rules that…

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Filed Under: water Tagged With: backyard rain barrels, Colorado law, drought, environmental policy, homeowners, rainwater harvesting, state regulations, sustainability, Utah water permits, Washington rainwater rules, water conservation, water rights

These 7 Plants Are Now Illegal in Multiple States — Gardeners Are Getting Fined

February 25, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

These 7 Plants Are Now Illegal in Multiple States — Gardeners Are Getting Fined

You can nurture your garden for years, pour time and money into it, and still end up breaking the law with one plant. Across the United States, state agriculture departments and environmental agencies have tightened restrictions on certain invasive species. Some of these plants still show up at garden centers, in old landscaping, or in…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, banned plants, eco-friendly gardening, environmental protection, gardening laws, illegal plants, invasive plants, landscaping tips, native plants, plant fines, state regulations, yard care

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How to Refresh Container Gardens With Cool-Season Color

Your summer container gardens probably looked beautiful a few months ago, but by October, those once-colorful petunias, begonias, and other warm-weather flowers may be looking tired. Fortunately, you don’t have to pack away your planters or spend a fortune replacing everything. With a few strategic changes, those same pots can provide beautiful color throughout fall…

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Those gorgeous pots of orange, yellow, and burgundy chrysanthemums seem to appear everywhere once fall arrives. They’re an easy way to brighten a porch or garden after summer flowers begin fading, but there’s one frustrating problem many gardeners encounter: their mums look beautiful for a few weeks, then disappear for good. If you’ve purchased new…

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How to Keep Deer From Browsing Shrubs Through Winter

You spent spring planting new shrubs, summer keeping them watered, and fall making sure they’re ready for colder weather. Then, one winter morning, you look outside and discover that deer have eaten half the branches off your favorite plants. Unfortunately, winter browsing can undo months or even years of gardening work in a surprisingly short…

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The Best Pansy Planting Tips for Chilly Weather

When summer flowers start fading and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume their colorful displays are finished until spring. However, pansies thrive in cooler conditions, making them one of the best options for keeping flower beds, porch containers, and window boxes looking cheerful through fall and even winter. The trick is knowing when to plant them…

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