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If you don't want your lawn to filled with clovers, there are plenty of expert-approved ways to remove them, from natural to stronger solutions

How to get rid of a clover lawn, according to gardening experts

Woman and Home

Wondering which plants you shouldn't deadhead and which plants you should? We asked horticulture experts to get professional opinions

7 plants you should never deadhead in your garden, according to horticulture experts

Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have the ability to drop seeds that sprout into new plants, ensuring a continuous and beautiful display without the need for replanting. Not only do...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Knowing what flowers to plant in August isn't always so clear-cut. But that's why we called in help from pro planters —here's what they said to pot.

The 7 flowers to plant in August, according to gardening gurus

Gardening Know How

High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why

Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer

Want to know the plants you should never deadhead? We've asked gardening experts which ones you should avoid snipping and why this is

The 7 plants that you should never deadhead — gardening pros say to leave these alone

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

A-Z-Animals

Have you noticed large bite marks in your tomato garden? Or flowers and plants torn up with no suspect in sight? You may need to consider that you’re dealing with a hungry and sneaky groundhog. As sweet and lovable as groundhogs are, they are also destructive. These common garden pests love vegetation and will munch […]

6 Plants That Repel and Keep Groundhogs Out of Your Yard

House Digest

If you're growing rosemary, the other plants you grow around it can actually protect it from pests or attract pollinators. Here are the plants that do that.

Companion Plants That Will Safeguard Your Rosemary Plants From Pests

Gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it can also be time-consuming, especially when it comes to feeding and caring for your plants. Fortunately, there are many low-maintenance plants that thrive without the need for additional fertilizers. These hardy species are perfect for gardeners who prefer a more hands-off approach or for those who are just getting started and want to ensure success without too much fuss.

Plant And Forget: These Plants Never Need Any Fertilizer

With many regions experiencing heat waves, August in the garden is a time for trimming crispy stems, plucking spent annuals, and deadheading perennials to encourage a late-season flush of flowers. Many plants are still in full swing or at least gearing up for their late summer and early fall burst of energy.

17 Perennials to Plant in August

Real Simple

Stop infestations before they have a chance to spread with this expert advice.

4 Common Mistakes That Are Inviting Pests and Bugs Into Your Houseplants

You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash settlement payout if you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to send or receive money in the last six years. A proposed class action lawsuit settlement for $15 million claims Cash App and its parent company, Block, failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a $2,500 Payout. Submit a Settlement Claim Online

When you’re dealing with indoor plants, pests and diseases can be a real headache. With no natural predators, eradicating a mite infestation can seem nearly impossible. That’s why I’d like to share some beautiful ones that thrive indoors and are also pest and disease resistant. My houseplants...

15 Pest and Disease-Resistant Houseplants

Homes & Gardens

Get lots of new plants for free by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer

7 plants to propagate in August – summer cuttings to take this month

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If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

When nature calls, you'd better answer it. Sometimes, that means running to the bathroom and doing your business at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, that can sometimes end up in a bit of a sticky situation for you: a clogged toilet. It can happen anywhere -- a gas station, your partner's parents' house or even the doctor's office. And wouldn't you know it, it always happens when there's no plunger to be found. What do you do?

Clear a Clogged Toilet Without a Plunger Using These Household Hacks

The pros share their top tips on how to prune tomato plants to get the most from your crop

How to prune tomato plants: an expert guide on trimming cordon and bush varieties

Trim, chop, or deadhead these flowering perennial plants this month, and they will reward you with one last burst of color to take you to fall.

10 Perennials To Cut Back In August For A Late Flush Of Flowers

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9 Houseplants Even Beginners Can't Kill, According to Plant Experts

Houseplants are great to keep around your home. They can help to clean the air, keep the temperature cool and offer additional spices or flavor when...

9 Houseplants Even Beginners Can't Kill, According to Plant Experts

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