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Pests, Weeds & Problems

  • Snake crawling through pine straw mulch in garden.
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 hours ago

    Swap Mulch For A Landscaping Alternative That Snakes Hate

    If the sight of snakes makes your skin crawl, learn more about this mulch alternative that discourages them from the yard, as well as other steps to take.

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  • Hand pulling weeds from gravel
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 hours ago

    Skip White And Cleaning Vinegar: The Best Option For Killing Weeds

    White and cleaning vinegar are popular natural methods for dealing with weeds. Turns out there's a more effective and ideal option to choose instead.

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  • A snail eating lettuce in the garden.
    By Jennifer Davis 9 hours ago

    Neither Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: A Fresh-Smelling Way To Help Keep Snails Away

    If you've tried all the tricks to discourage snails from eating your plants, try this instead. It uses scent to deter snails from vegetables, herbs, flowers.

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  • Wolf spider underneath a clear glass on table
    By Kristeen Cherney 13 hours ago

    Brown Recluse Vs. Wolf Spider: How To Easily Tell The Difference

    Is it a harmless wolf spider or a venomous brown recluse spider? Learn how to easily tell an arachnid friend from foe -- from a distance!

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  • A woman touches an insect bite on her arm
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 day ago

    What To Do Immediately If You're Bitten By A Brown Recluse Spider In Your Yard Or Home

    Although rare, brown recluse spiders can bite. Following our advice can prevent medical complications, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

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  • A skunk in a backyard.
    By Amy Freeman 3 days ago

    What To Do Immediately If You Or Your Pet Gets Sprayed By A Skunk

    You and your pet ran into a skunk. Now what? Learn the first things to do, mistakes to avoid, and household ingredients that can help tackle the smell quickly.

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  • Mosquito on a person's hand
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 days ago

    The One Herb You Should Plant In Pots In August To Help Repel Mosquitoes All Summer

    Worried about a summer ruined by mosquitoes? When its leaves are crushed, this herb releases oils with a strong, distinctive scent that these pests loathe.

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  • Black widow spider crawling on leaves
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 days ago

    Black Widow Spider Webs Look Different: Here's How To Identify One In Your Home Or Yard

    Black widows are some of the most feared spiders out there. Here's how to spot one of their webs on your property and what to do if you find one.

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  • Gardener using a hand weeder to pull weeds
    By Ryan Cashman 4 days ago

    You Don't Need A Weeder — This Common Tool Is Already In Your Shed

    Purchasing more equipment to get rid of weeds can make an already annoying task even less appealing. But there's an essential weeding tool you already have.

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  • Person applying wood mulch
    By Erin Rebar 4 days ago

    For Perfectly Smooth Mulch, Turn Your Rake Up-Side-Down

    Give your garden a polished finish with this simple rake trick. It creates a tidy landscape while helping your mulch better protect and support your plants.

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  • Close-up of a brown recluse spider in grass
    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 days ago

    Brown Recluse Spider Webs Look Different: Here's How To Identify One In Your Home Or Yard

    Brown recluses don't trap prey, so their nests aren't as exposed or ornate as other spider webs. Learn how to identify their webs and where you might find them.

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  • a person hand plucking weeds in the green grass
    By Aleem Ahmad 9 days ago

    Easier Than Hand Pulling: The Home Depot-Exclusive Tool For Removing Weeds

    Save your back and skip the endless tug-of-war with stubborn weeds. This tool has mostly positive reviews from users who say it makes the job much easier.

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  • Trail of small ants on pavement
    By Chris Deziel 11 days ago

    Skip Vinegar: There's A Smarter Way To Get Rid Ants In Your Yard Without Chemicals

    If you find that vinegar hasn't been effective at controlling ants in your yard, there's another natural, chemical-free option you can try.

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  • A person manually removes crabgrass
    By Ryan Cashman 11 days ago

    Destroy Annoying Crabgrass With A DIY Solution You Already Own

    Crabgrass is an annoying and invasive weed that can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. Luckily, there's a common and low-cost household item that can kill it.

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  • fruit flies feeding on watermelon
    By Christy Rae Ammons 12 days ago

    How To Get Rid Of Gnats And Fruit Flies Using Old Pickle Jars And A Screwdriver

    Gnats and fruit flies can multiply quickly in the kitchen, but one simple DIY uses common household items to help bring their numbers under control.

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  • Tick clinging to a blade of grass
    By Chris Deziel 12 days ago

    How To Repel Ticks: 5 Overlooked Solutions That Are So Simple

    Ticks can cause a whole range of dangerous diseases. Luckily, there are a few very simple steps you can take to repel these arachnids.

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  • Hand about to hit mosquito biting arm
    By Kristeen Cherney 13 days ago

    Move Over, DEET: There's A Less Toxic Way To Repel Mosquitoes And Ticks

    This DEET alternative is generally safe and works by interfering with the receptors of mosquitoes and ticks, thereby preventing them from biting you.

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  • Squirrel climbing and peeking through a wooden fence
    By Kristeen Cherney 13 days ago

    How To Keep Squirrels At Bay By Planting A Flower That's Fast Growing

    Squirrels might be cute, but they're also unbelievably tenacious garden pests. Well, there's a flower that can help deter them... and it grows fast too!

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  • A close up of grabgrass growing in dirt
    By Erin Rebar 14 days ago

    What To Do If Your Landscape Beds Are Infested With Crabgrass

    Don't let this weed take over your landscape. Fortunately, there are multiple things you can do to get it under control and help keep it from coming back.

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  • Tick on blade of tall grass
    By Natalie Howard 14 days ago

    Help Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard With This Simple Landscaping Fix

    You don't always need pricey treatments to help keep ticks away. One simple change to your yard routine could make your outdoor space a lot less inviting.

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  • Snails crawling on cabbage leaf
    By Christy Rae Ammons 14 days ago

    Forget Coffee Grounds And Salt — Here's A Better Natural Way To Banish Snails

    Coffee grounds and salt may not be foolproof methods to keep unwanted snails away from your garden, but this chemical-free solution is closer.

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  • A person pulling weeds from a gravel surface
    By Danielle Valente 15 days ago

    Stop Hand Pulling: There's A Smarter Way To Remove Weeds From Gravel Driveways

    Hand pulling weeds can be a tedious task. However, there's a tool that can make removing sprouts from a gravel driveway easier and more effective.

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  • A tick crawling on a long grass blade
    By Christy Rae Ammons 15 days ago

    How To Make Ticks Hate Your Yard With A Lawn Mower

    Reclaim your yard from the terror of ticks this summer. With these simple lawn-mowing tips, you'll give these pests fewer reasons to invade your property.

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  • A large hole in the middle of a yard
    By Sakshi Khaitan 15 days ago

    In Some States, This Backyard Pest Is Actually Legally Protected

    States in the West Coast and Midwest protect this backyard visitor due to conservation efforts. Plus, they aren't all that bad, since they hunt other pests.

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  • Lavender flowers against a blue sky
    By Cayla Leonard 16 days ago

    How To Repel These 9 Pests Using Lavender

    From cuddly yet troublesome critters to home-wrecking insects and visitors who much on your plants, lavender can help repel a wide range of pests.

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  • Woman with slugs on shovel after finding them in garden
    By Kathleen Shipman 17 days ago

    Not Beer Or Copper: The Overlooked Way To Get Rid Of Backyard Slugs

    Slugs can destroy your garden in no time at all. Fortunately, there's an easy solution sitting in your pantry to keep them away and maintain your sanity.

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  • Person spreading mulch over landscaping fabric
    By Cayla Leonard 18 days ago

    Leave The Landscape Fabric Behind: Here's Why You Don't Need It

    While landscape fabric may seem like the quick and easy solution to stop weeds in your garden, its drawbacks can be just as annoying to deal with in the yard.

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