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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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6 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees

Help the declining pollinator population and become a bee champion.


How to Read a Seed Packet or Plant Tag to Help Your Garden Grow

Beyond the pretty photo, do you know what all that plant information really means? Learn how to read a seed...


9 Foods That Will Soothe Bug Bites and Keep Mosquitoes Away

Mosquitoes are plentiful and hungry this time of year, but they're no match for some of these home remedies.


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Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It

Here's the science behind that bitter cucumber taste.


If You See a Blue Porch Ceiling, This Is What It Means

There's a long history behind this tradition.


What Are Spider Mites and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

Often hard to detect, tiny plant-corrosive spider mites are pests you don't want in your garden, window box or home.


If You See a Painted Purple Fence, This Is What It Means

Knowing about purple paint laws can help you stay on the right path when driving or hiking in an unfamiliar...


How to Keep Wasps Away from Your Food and Deck

Learn how to keep wasps away with a DIY solution!

How to Grow Zucchini in Your Backyard Garden

Zucchini is a fun, fast-growing vegetable to have in the garden! Learn how to grow zucchini with tips from a...


If You See a 40% Chance of Rain, This Is What It Really Means

It looks like a 100% chance of math today.


How to Get Rid of Itchy Mosquito Bites

Don't let mosquito bites ruin your summer!


25 Best Pool Floats and Inflatables to Stay Cool All Summer Long

Get ready to have the most popular pool on the block! We found fun, silly and stylish pool floats the...


14 Secrets for Keeping Cold Food Fresh All Day Long

Wondering how to keep food cold at a party during the summer? Here are our best tips and tricks.


12 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Tomato Garden

Having fresh tomatoes at the ready is one of the summer's great joys. But your tomato gardening technique could be...


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How to Care for Hydrangeas: 7 Things You Need to Know

Here's a closer look at how to care for hydrangeas, including tips on where and how to plant them.


11 Products to Keep Bugs Away from Your Outdoor Eats

Whether you're looking for mosquito repellents or wasp traps, we found the best products to keep bugs away during outdoor...


How to Keep Flies Away from Your Porch and Patio

You can learn how to keep flies away with a bar of Irish Spring, according to a viral Facebook post.

12 Mistakes You May Be Making with Fresh Basil

Fresh basil is one of the most beloved herbs for good reason—it's easy to grow and makes an amazing addition...


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You Can Make a Bee Watering Station with a Bowl of Marbles

This bee waterer will make your backyard an oasis for hardworking pollinators. It's easy to DIY, too.


How to Make a DIY Laundry Basket Strawberry Planter for Summer

This inexpensive DIY strawberry planter is bound to give you a berry fruitful yield! Here's what to do.


11 Low-Maintenance Flowers You (Practically) Can’t Kill

Whether you're new to gardening or just looking to keep things stress-free, these resilient flowers will liven up your landscape...


How to Care for Peonies

For stunning blooms that will be the envy of the neighborhood, take note of these pointers for peonies care.


The Best Smelling Flowers You Can Plant in Your Garden

Find the best smelling flowers for your garden from this fragrant mix of annuals and perennials.

People Are Growing ‘Alzheimer’s Gardens’ That Help Trigger Memories—a...

Healing happens outside too. Learn how to plant a healing garden for outdoor therapy anytime.


The Prettiest Veggies to Plant in Your Flower Garden

Vegetables can be colorful and beautiful additions to your summer flower garden. Check out these edible landscape ideas you'll want...


The Dangerous Reason You Should Never Use a Wire Brush to Clean Your Grill

It's important to keep your grill clean, but using a wire grill brush can be more dangerous than helpful.


This Gardener Figured Out How to Propagate Potatoes from Store-Bought Spuds

You can grow spuds in the garden—and it's surprisingly easy to learn how. This TikTok gardener will explain it all.


How to Host an Epic Christmas in July Party

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say! Learn how to celebrate this summer with a Christmas in July party
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The Best Patio Furniture for Your Backyard

We found the best patio furniture to make your summer dreams come true.