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Think twice before companion-planting bell peppers and beans together in your garden. Peppers and legumes are enemies because of their varying nutrient needs.

You Have To Stop Planting Peppers And Beans Near Each Other And Here's Why

Flowering annuals generally bloom nonstop before dying at the end of the year or season. Perennials return every year, providing either season-long color, a burst of blossoms followed by sporadic blooming or a limited show that can last as little as two weeks. And biennials flower only in their second year before calling it quits.

These Plants Wait Their Whole Lives to Bloom Once. It's Usually Spectacular

This savory herb makes a great companion plant in a vegetable garden, especially for cabbages, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, and cauliflower.

This Savory Herb Makes A Great Companion Plant For Your Vegetables

Hydrogen peroxide has almost endless uses around your home and garden, but you may not be aware that it can help protect your plants from drought stress.

Hydrogen Peroxide Is The Trick To Minimizing Drought Stress In Plants

Big bluestem grass is a stunning plant. However, before growing it in your garden, it's important to know of the different benefits and drawbacks.

The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Planting Big Bluestem Grass

Check out some of the top-rated entryway cabinets based on customer ratings and reviews, and get inspired to transform this space in your own home.

11 Top Rated Entryway Cabinets To Keep Your Home Organized

Your first instinct might be to use a vacuum or broom to remove mouse droppings from your cabinets. But you should do this instead to clean them up.

Do This Immediately If You Find Mouse Droppings In Your Cabinets

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Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best

7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather

Give small birds a place to nest in your yard with this straightforward DIY birdhouse. All you need is an empty coffee container and some simple supplies.

Try This Easy DIY To Transform An Empty Coffee Container Into A Birdhouse

Vinegar has become a convenient household staple. So, watch what happens when you fill jars with the acidic liquid and place them around your home.

Surround Your Home With Jars Filled Of Vinegar And See What Happens

Instead of throwing your empty egg cartons into the recycling bin, repurpose them into unique flower pots with this fun and easy DIY project.

Stop Throwing Out Egg Cartons When You Can Make Beautiful Bespoke Flower Pots

Tickseed is known for being easy to grow and care for, but there are still some issues you need to be aware of before you start planting this flower.

Common Tickseed Issues You Should Know About Before Growing

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Discover flowers to sow this month that can provide up to a year’s worth of color

7 flowers to plant in July – perennials, annuals and biennials to provide year-round blooms

As cicada season rages on this summer, you might also notice an ammonia-like stench. But don't worry – both smell and bug will be gone before too long.

The Awful Odor Of The Cicada Invasion Is Actually The Beginning Of The End

In addition to producing beautiful flowers and delicious fruit, the prickly pear cactus can also serve an important purpose when it comes to home security.

Why You Should Grow A Prickly Pear Cactus Next To Your Windows

The Ryobi 40V string trimmer has earned quite a few fans on social media, and this might be the perfect weed whacker to suit your lawn and garden needs.

The Ryobi String Trimmer Tool That'll Whack Weeds Right Out Of Your Lawn

Grasshoppers can do a lot of damage in your yard as they hop from plant to plant. Luckily, trap cropping can make a huge difference to protect your garden.

Keep Grasshoppers From Invading Your Garden With A Trap Crop Border

By looking out for a few crucial things, you can determine the right time to replace your paint roller -- and save a good amount of money in the process.

How Long Will A Paint Roller Last Before It Needs Replacing?

Most of the Flexzilla's reviews on Amazon are positive, but some customers have some very legitimate concerns about the safety of this garden hose.

Flexzilla Garden Hoses Have A Concerning Issue To Know About, According To Reviews

A board certified entomologist explains to House Digest how to spot signs of a carpet beetle infestation and what steps you should take if you have one.

What Causes Carpet Beetles (And Signs Of An Infestation)

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Signs That Your Petunias Aren't Getting Proper Sunlight (& How To Care For Them)

Are your petunias getting enough sun? Here are...

Signs That Your Petunias Aren't Getting Proper Sunlight (& How To Care For Them)

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