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19 Types of Crickets: Easy Identification Guide with Pictures

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All of the various types of crickets are fascinating creatures despite being common insects. They have earned a lot of bad reputation for keeping people up all night. […]

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24 Types of Gardens to Fit Any Space & All Green Thumbs

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There are various types of gardens suited for the amount of space you have available. From sprawling backyards to tiny terrace gardens, there's a suitable garden type for […]

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37 Types of Sunflowers to Brighten up Your Garden

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All of the types of sunflowers are one of those plants that are generally easy to care for and hard to kill. They come in a lot of […]

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14 Types of Barbed Wire To Secure Your Area Effectively

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All types of barbed wire are the same: steel wire that has pointed edges attached to the wire at even intervals. But it's not that simple, only perhaps […]

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14 Types of Wire Fencing Perfect for Your Yard or Field

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While types of wire fencing are often associated with ranches and suburban houses, you will find that there are a lot of fencing options that can help with […]

23 Types of Bamboo to Spruce Up Your Yard & Garden

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If you have a garden that needs a little more greenery, any of the types of bamboo will be a perfect fit. These plants grow quickly and serve […]

19 Types of Lawn Mowers for Every Yard & Style

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If you dream of having a lush, well-manicured lawn like that one neighbor, wishful thinking isn't going to help you achieve this — a one of the trusty […]

14 Types of Chrysanthemum to Spruce Up Your Flower Bed

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Next to roses, the various types of chrysanthemum flowers are the most popular in the world. With 40 wild species and thousands of varieties, they come in many […]

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13 Fire Pit Tools to Safely Keep the Warmth Ablaze

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There's no doubt about it — your own fire pit tools and pit in the backyard is a source of inexpensive, unlimited, always-available entertainment and fun. Whether it’s […]

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12 Types of Zucchini That are Easy to Grow & Cook

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All types of zucchini are actually a sub-type of squash, and summer brings on a splendid bounty of squashes that can lend flavor and umami to any dish. […]

12 Types of Dragonflies: The Different Species To Know

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The different types of dragonflies are some of the most attractive varieties of insects in existence. Even among the dragonfly species there's such a vast diversity of beauty. […]

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18 Types of Marigolds to Brighten Up Your Garden

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The various types of marigolds are versatile Mediterranean flowers that have traveled the world and adapted themselves to a variety of growing conditions. This adaptability has made it […]

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11 Types of Plums: Every Taste & Color Pictured Here

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Of the various types of plums, most of us have probably only tasted a few at most and possibly are even unaware that there are different kinds. The […]

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9 Types of Cedar Trees & Their Uses [Identification Guide]

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Being able to identify the types of cedar trees when out in the wild not only makes you look smart, but you can then find the right saplings […]

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27 Types of Moss That Can Make Your Garden Magical

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There are so many different types of moss species that you can use in your garden and lawn that you could spend forever trying to sort it out. […]

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16 Types of Jade Plants to Complete Your Collection

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The various types of jade plants are among the most popular houseplants in the world. They're a type of succulent and formally called Crassula ovata that have huge […]

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How to Grow Chives & Get a Bountiful Harvest Like Never Before

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Learning how to grow chives is simple. The hard part is being patient before the harvest, making sure you water, feed, and care for your plants in the […]

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Wild Blackberries: How to Find & Pick This Tasty Fruit

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Come summer, one of Mother Nature’s most delicious bounties populate the wild in abundance— wild blackberries! These berries, along with raspberries, are the easiest to identify, growing in […]

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8 Living Fence Examples & 8 Reasons for Natural Fencing

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A living fence brings forth thoughts of fantasy landscapes, eco-conscious livelihood, and is simply awesome to look at once they're in place and mature. From the time man […]

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Growing Mushrooms in Your Basement is Easier Than You Think

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Growing mushrooms in your basement is so easy that some people find it happening by accident and become alarmed by it. But when you set out to do […]

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Chamomile Lawn: How to Grow This Better Ground Cover

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Growing a chamomile lawn ground cover has become a perfectly acceptable alternative to a grass yard. It can be maintained all the same, played in by kids and […]

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How to Grow Broccoli & Get Big Harvests Like a Farmer

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There's nothing particularly difficult in learning how to grow broccoli. The real challenge comes in the patience it takes to tend to your veggies until they're ready to […]

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Backyard Farming for Everyone: Get Started Easily Today

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Backyard farming is a movement in which everyday spaces are turned into mini or micro-farms. It's a deliberate approach to growing and harvesting your own fruits and vegetables […]

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How to Grow Fennel & Have a King's Harvest at Home

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It's no wonder people want to know how to grow fennel more and more lately. It's one of the world’s healthiest foods, being chock full of many essential […]

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How to Bank a Fire, Block Wind, & Get Piping Hot Coals & Ashes

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There's nothing particularly hard about knowing how to bank a fire, but there are some details that you'll miss if you simply watch a video or see it […]

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How to Grow Squash & Enjoy a Big Succulent Harvest

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Learning how to grow squash is as simple as reading these words. The only challenge is having patience and taking care of your plants as they thrive before […]

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How to Grow Cauliflower Like a Farmer for Giant Harvests

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Knowing how to grow cauliflower isn't difficult at all. The real challenge is the patience it takes and the discipline to water and feed your garden without an […]

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How to Grow Peas From Planting to Harvest Like a Farmer

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Knowing how to grow peas is simple. The real challenge is in waiting for them to grow so you can enjoy your big harvest, all the while watering […]

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How to Build Natural Stone Steps Like the Pros Do It

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You already know how to build natural stone steps in terms of each individual part of the process. You won't need any new skills to get this done, […]

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How to Grow Onions by Planting & Harvesting Like a Farmer

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Knowing how to grow onions is simple. It's the person that's willing to stick it out with discipline that gets the big reward come harvest time. Onions belong […]

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How to Grow Rhubarb Like a Pro Farmer for Big Harvests

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Learning how to grow rhubarb is a simple task. The only challenge is the discipline it takes to plant, water, and harvest at the right times. Other than […]

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How to Grow Cilantro & Harvest Big Like a Farmer

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Learning how to grow cilantro is a piece of cake and we'll tell you exactly how it's done. Doing it right is the difference between massive harvests and […]

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How to Grow Bell Peppers & Harvest Them Big & Juicy

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So you want to know how to grow bell peppers as big as your head and as plentiful as a farmer's bountiful harvest? You came to the right […]

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How to Grow Strawberries & Get a Farmer's Sized Harvest

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Learning how to grow strawberries is as easy as following these easy instructions. The real challenge is patience and self-discipline. Someone's got to plant and water them, after […]

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How to Prune Roses to Encourage Better Growth & Health

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Anyone can whip out some scissors and start pruning roses, but that doesn't mean they know how to prune roses correctly. Doing it right means causing little harm […]

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How to Prune Crepe Myrtle to Boost Health, Growth, & Looks

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Pruning crepe myrtle is easy but it can't be done carelessly. You can't just go at it if you want it done right. Learning how to prune crepe […]

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6 Poisonous Flowers That People Grow for Some Ridiculous Reason

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Growing poisonous flowers is getting increasingly popular in backyards and flower beds these days. People are always looking for options that are not only visually captivating but also […]

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How to Grow Brussels Sprouts for a Top-Tier & Tasty Harvest

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Knowing how to grow brussels sprouts is a piece of cake. We'll walk you through every step and once it's in your head, you'll never need to refer […]

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How to Grow Basil & Maximize Your Flavorful Harvest

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Knowing how to grow basil means you can open up an entire vista of flavor and options in your own cooking. Basil is a well known herb, an […]

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How to Grow Cucumbers the Right Way

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Cucumbers are famously known as a green vegetable, but they are actually a fruit (yes, you read that right). Knowing how to grow cucumbers opens up an entire culinary […]

How to Make an Herb Spiral Garden & Why You Should Do It!

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An herb spiral is created in an area where you want to plant a ton of herb plants, but you don't have a lot of space. The spiral […]

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Dwarf Umbrella Tree: The Houseplant You Were Looking For

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The dwarf umbrella tree is one of the many species of the Schefflera plant. This dwarf variation, as the name suggests, is a small plant that can be […]

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5 Edible Berry Bushes That Keep on Giving Flavor

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Edible berry bushes are getting increasingly popular in backyards these days. People are looking for fruit-bearing plants that not only look attractive all season but are also easy […]

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8 Climbing Vegetables That Thrive on the Vine

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Growing climbing vegetables at home can be a healthy and cost-effective way of preparing nutritious meals at home. Vegetables are a great source of fiber and vitamins and […]

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The DIY Wattle Fence Guide - How to Build & Preserve

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Knowing how to build a wattle fence is a small hurdle between you and a beautiful and natural DIY barrier whenever you'd like it to be. Do you […]

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11 Types of Ferns, Indoor & Outdoor, to Liven Up Your Space

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While there's countless more types of ferns, we'll introduce you to the 11 most common, available, or exciting ones so you can creatively decorate your patio, flowerbeds, and […]

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5 Fence Alternatives That Innovate on the Traditional Style

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People look for fence alternatives typically for the same reasons. Mainly we want something a bit more creative and less plain around the boundary of our property. This […]

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4 Alternatives to Underground Sprinkler Systems for Lush Lawns

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Alternatives to underground sprinkler systems are convenient and less expensive, at the trade-off of a little manual intervention. While we'd like the real deal, perhaps we can't afford […]

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How to Kill a Tree Stump: 4 DIY Ways to Remove it for Good

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You don't need to be a specialist to know how to kill a tree stump. Anyone can whip up a homemade tree stump killer and engage in DIY […]

11 Types of Willow Trees to Provide Shade & Enhance Your Yard

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There was a time when we didn’t even know these existed, let alone hundreds of types of willow trees. So when you realize that there are 400 species […]