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Most squirrels won't go near hot peppers due to the spice. And when turned into a topical treatment, hot pepper can also ...

To be fair, landscape fabric has its place. Unfortunately, it’s widely misused in most home landscape applications, where it ...

I grew up on a farm in Wray. I was in FFA, so I know this is good for us. It makes us get outside and do things.” ...

Grow a Garden’s about to drop its biggest flex yet, the Pet Mutations update. Mark your calendars July 12th, 2025 ...

HYDRANGEAS can bloom beautifully all summer – but only if they’re planted in the right spot, experts have revealed. And as temperatures rise to 32C, knowing exactly where to place these ...

No envy is quite as green as vegetable garden envy, and like a weed, it’s bound to crop up each summer. Dinner parties ...

Gardeners in the southern US states are quite intrigued by a unique weed, commonly known as the shameplant, thanks to the way ...

GARDENERS have been told not to mow their lawns this weekend as hosepipe bans are put in place across the UK. It’s not just ...

Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill ...

Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

Microgreens are the edible sprouts of vegetables like kale and radishes. Growing them indoors at home is simple, even for a ...