Home & Garden
Natural Ant Protection: Plant These in Your Garden and on Your Balcony
Aromatic plants like mint, lavender, and rosemary can naturally deter ants from patios, balconies, and gardens, but experts warn they are not a magic solution for serious infestations.
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Strawberries Are Now Sending Out Runners: Keep Only These
After the main harvest, strawberries naturally produce runners that can give you free new plants, but the key is knowing which to keep and which to remove.
Home & Garden
Hydrangeas Have Bloomed, but Don't Prune Them Without This Check
Incorrect pruning in late summer can remove the buds that should produce new flowers next year. Before you reach for the shears, determine which type you have in your garden.
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Four Vegetable Crops to Sow in Late August
The end of summer doesn't mean the end of the gardening season. You can still sow vegetables on empty beds that you'll harvest in September and October.