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Caring for Your Yard

Do you have questions about how to care for your yard, lawn, and garden? Fortunately, there are answers, from picking the right plants to watering, fertilizing, and staking.You might want to install a brand-new lawn, or you might just want to rejuvenate the one you have; discover how to start one from seed or sod and give yourself a lush, green carpet underfoot.

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You Might Want to Skip Cleaning Up Leaves This Fall—Here's Why

It’s that time of year when fallen leaves are everywhere. But before you start raking and blowing them all away, you may want to keep those leaves around instead to help out your garden and the environment.
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5 of Our Favorite Electric Mowers

Say goodbye to gas and roaring motors. Rechargeable mowers are leading the way in low-maintenance lawn care. Find the battery-powered option that best fits you from robots to riders.
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Why, When, and How to Dethatch a Lawn

Restore your grass so it is lush and green for the long-term by learning why, when, and how to dethatch a lawn. These lawn dethatching tips will help you become an expert in no time.
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5 of Our Favorite Long-Lasting Garden Essentials

You want garden gear you can count on from growing season to growing season. Try some of our favorite picks.
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8 Reasons to Not Mow Your Lawn

We know it sounds crazy, but giving the tractor a break will really help your yard.
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More Caring for Your Yard

7 Watering Tools That Will Solve Your Dry Yard Problems

No rain? No problem! Tap into our pool of products to sail through dry weather knowing your thirsty potted plants, garden beds, and lawn have everything they need to stay healthy and hydrated. As a bonus, they're all available on Amazon!
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25 of the Most Life-Changing Gardening Tools on Amazon

Just like your yard and garden beds, your collection of gardening tools and supplies will likely need a little refresh this spring. And with more than 60,000 items in its garden and lawn shop, Amazon is one of the best places to find great gear.
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9 Garden Subscription Boxes You Need to Sign Up For

Find the perfect gift for your green-thumbed friends or treat yourself to new gardening supplies each month. Subscription boxes are an exciting way to find new seeds and supplies to enhance your gardening experience.