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Let the sunshine in with our favorite outdoor living ideas, including ways to decorate your patio and easy grilling tips and guides to host the best backyard parties.

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5 Best Fire Pits for Every Backyard

These top-rated fire pits instantly turn ordinary yards into neighborhood hot spots.


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How to Use Wine Bottles to Water Plants While You’re on Vacation

This DIY wine bottle plant waterer is genius!


How to Take Care of Succulents, Inside or Outdoors

Don't stress, but succulents do require a little bit of care. Here's how much to water succulents, and how to...


Bring the Beach to Your Garden with a Rare Dolphin Succulent

Swim right over to this dolphin succulent plant. These dolphin succulents will make a splash with your other favorite houseplants.


Why Are My Hydrangeas Not Blooming?

An abundance of lush greens with no blooming in sight can be a frustrating thing for a gardener of any...


How to Repot a Plant the Right Way

Learn how to repot a plant and give it health and beauty for years to come.


How to Pick the Best Blueberries

This quick primer explains how to pick blueberries—plus gardener's tips for washing, storing and freezing blueberries.


15 Toxic Plants You May Already Have at Home

When it comes to houseplants, sometimes the beautiful can be itchy—or deadly.

How to Grow Strawberries Inside and Out

Learning how to grow strawberries is within reach, regardless of space and expertise.


Everything You Need to Know About Pruning Pepper Plants

This simple trick for pruning pepper plants (aka topping pepper plants) can help them bear more fruit.


11 Succulents That Will Attract Pollinators

Succulents provide food and nectar for pollinators. Watch a bee, butterfly or bird land on a succulent and witness a...


How to Make Compost at Home to Enrich Your Garden

Here's everything you need to know about how to make compost at home.


Why Are Some Trees Painted White?

Ever wondered why some trees are painted white? There's a reason behind it!


How to Use Hot Pepper Spray for Plants in Your Garden

The rabbits love your garden as much as you do! This hot pepper spray for plants is a safe, cheap...


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What’s the Difference Between Mock Strawberry and Wild Strawberry Plants?

Tricked by a mock strawberry plant in the backyard? Here's how to tell them apart from the sweet and juicy...


These Color-Changing Peonies Will Light Up Your Garden

You've never seen peonies like this before.


Top-Rated BBQ Grill Accessories and Tools the Pros Use

No backyard BBQ is complete without these grilling accessories our experts adore.

This Easy S’mores Board Is Perfect for Summer Nights

Your s'mores board really only needs three ingredients: graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.


32 Flower Meanings, from Aster to Zinnia

Learn these flower meanings before you send a bouquet. (Better safe than sorry!)


‘Candy Crush’ Hibiscus Flowers Will Make Your Garden Even Sweeter

The bright pink color will be the highlight of your summer garden.


How to Start Plants in Mini ‘Milk Jug Greenhouses’

You can grow plants in milk jugs! Here's what to do.


Breeo X Series 19: We’re Obsessed with This Smokeless Fire Pit

It might sound like an oxymoron, but we assure you this smokeless fire pit is very real and very awesome.


This Is What the Color of Your Garden Soil Means

For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color.





If You See a Purple Porch Light, This Is What It Means

People use colored lights to bring awareness to a plethora of different issues. Here's the meaning of purple porch lights.


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If You See a Green Porch Light, This Is What It Means

What does a green porch light mean? You may see them around your neighborhood for a very specific reason.