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The Facts of Life About Life in the Country
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The Facts of Life About Life in the Country

Living in the country requires practical skills, reliable tools, and a healthy sense of humor when nature has other plans.

How to Keep Summer Pests From Taking Over Your Garden
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How to Keep Summer Pests From Taking Over Your Garden

Heat-stressed plants are vulnerable to insects and disease, but the right watering, pruning, and pest-control strategies can help them flourish.

From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide
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From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide

Some plants practically grow themselves, while others demand months of watering, sunlight, and a little luck.

Planting a Summer Moon Garden
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Planting a Summer Moon Garden

The magic of a moon garden lies in its pale blossoms catching the moonlight and sweet scents lingering in the evening air.

How to Grow Herbs All Summer Long
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How to Grow Herbs All Summer Long

Flavorful, fresh herbs add vivacity to summer salads, rubs, marinades, soups, cold drinks, and much more.

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The Facts of Life About Life in the Country

The Facts of Life About Life in the Country

Living in the country requires practical skills, reliable tools, and a healthy sense of humor when nature has other plans.

How to Keep Summer Pests From Taking Over Your Garden

How to Keep Summer Pests From Taking Over Your Garden

Heat-stressed plants are vulnerable to insects and disease, but the right watering, pruning, and pest-control strategies can help them flourish.

From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide

From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide

Some plants practically grow themselves, while others demand months of watering, sunlight, and a little luck.

How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom

How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom

Some products can make the anti-slip bottom look worse, while others work like magic.

Building a Pergola: What to Know Before You Start

Building a Pergola: What to Know Before You Start

These stylish outdoor structures create a defined al fresco living space that enhances quality of life and property value.

Build a Redwood Deck

Build a Redwood Deck

When planning a deck, check your property survey to make sure you know where your property line begins and ends.

How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer

How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is watering a little every day. It feels responsible. After all, plants need water, right?

Ask the Builder: Decide What Products and Materials You'll Need While You Plan

Ask the Builder: Decide What Products and Materials You'll Need While You Plan

Building a home from scratch is much easier when you know what to look for.

Planting a Summer Moon Garden

Planting a Summer Moon Garden

The magic of a moon garden lies in its pale blossoms catching the moonlight and sweet scents lingering in the evening air.