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IKEA Is Selling These Gorgeous $15 Hydrangeas for SpringPlants & Yard
A trip to IKEA can be a bit overwhelming. By the time you’ve made it through the marketplace, you probably just want to speed through the aisles of the warehouse, grab your flat packs, and get to the checkout (and to the cinnamon rolls) ASAP. I get it — but I highly encourage you to stop and smell the roses on your next visit. Yes, literally!
Emma Dangel
Don't Throw Away Your Used Tea Bags — Try My Grandma's Plant Trick InsteadPlants & Yard
It’s a smart hack (and science-backed, too).
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IKEA Is Selling the Perfect Mini Greenhouse for Only $15Plants & Yard
"It's so cute!"
Cassidy Dawn Graves
An Artist's Small Rental Is an Absolutely Vibrant Plant-Filled Bohemian OasisTours
Washington DC artist Erin Shirley has been growing her plant collection — and her enamel pin business, Aster & Tulips — from her bright and lush apartment just north of DC.
Amanda Archibald
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Dollar General Is Selling the Cutest Minis to Start a Fairy Garden, and I Want Every OnePlants & Yard
Haven't you ever wanted to start a fairy garden?
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Stop Throwing Out These 3 Kitchen Scraps — Use Them to Garden InsteadPlants & Yard
These kitchen scraps are more than garbage — they’re garden treasures.
Melissa Corbin
My Mom Passed Down a “Recipe Binder” Full of Gardening Tricks — Everyone Should Have OnePlants & Yard
No cake here, but you will find a recipe for getting rid of spider mites.
Anna Lane
This $40 Garden Bed "Could Not Be More Perfect," According to ShoppersPlants & Yard
It's over half off!
Morgan Pryor

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Dollar General Is Selling the Cutest Minis to Start a Fairy Garden, and I Want Every OnePlants & Yard
Haven't you ever wanted to start a fairy garden?
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Stop Throwing Out These 3 Kitchen Scraps — Use Them to Garden InsteadPlants & Yard
These kitchen scraps are more than garbage — they’re garden treasures.
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My Mom Passed Down a “Recipe Binder” Full of Gardening Tricks — Everyone Should Have OnePlants & Yard
No cake here, but you will find a recipe for getting rid of spider mites.
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Costco Is Selling the Cutest Cedar Wood Self-Watering PlanterPlants & Yard
It’s so cheap.
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This $40 Garden Bed "Could Not Be More Perfect," According to ShoppersPlants & Yard
It's over half off!
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5 Plants Pros Say Nobody Should Have in Their GardenPlants & Yard
Is your favorite on the list?
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IKEA Is Selling These Gorgeous $15 Hydrangeas for SpringPlants & Yard
A trip to IKEA can be a bit overwhelming. By the time you’ve made it through the marketplace, you probably just want to speed through the aisles of the warehouse, grab your flat packs, and get to the checkout (and to the cinnamon rolls) ASAP. I get it — but I highly encourage you to stop and smell the roses on your next visit. Yes, literally!
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These Whimsical Wind Spinners Are So Cute (and So ’90s-Coded!)Plants & Yard
They remind me of being a kid.
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This Gorgeous Italian Fruit Tree Is Totally iconic and Easy to GrowPlants & Yard
It may have a glam reputation, but its shockingly low-maintenance.
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This Wicker 4-Piece Patio Set Has Transformed My Outdoor SpacePlants & Yard
It’s made such a difference.
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It was bought 3,000 times in the last month.
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These Colorful Chairs Make This Apartment Garden Feel WhimsicalPlants & Yard
These chairs bring the florals without any flowers.
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5 DIY Tricks That Can Make Your Indoor Furniture Outdoor-FriendlyPlants & Yard
Get the most out of your furniture with these expert-approved weatherproofing tricks.
Marlen Komar
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Don't Throw Away Your Used Tea Bags — Try My Grandma's Plant Trick InsteadPlants & Yard
It’s a smart hack (and science-backed, too).
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Steal These Whimsical Garden Ideas to Make Your Yard Feel MagicalPlants & Yard
Mix and match, baby!
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If You See This Mini Outdoor Gem at Marshalls, Buy ItPlants & Yard
These gems elevate any space, are so easy to put away, and are affordable, too.
Kristen Finello
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See How a Pressure Washer Transformed My Outdoor SpacePlants & Yard
It got a much-needed facelift.
Stephanie Nguyen
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IKEA Is Selling the Perfect Mini Greenhouse for Only $15Plants & Yard
"It's so cute!"
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Costco Is Selling the Prettiest Flower Hanging Baskets, but Not for LongPlants & Yard
They're so pretty.
Lizzy Francis
May 2, 2026
How to Fix a Patchy Lawn Before Summer — 3 Expert-Backed TipsPlants & Yard
You don’t have to water every day.
Lizzy Rosenberg
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IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Solid Wood Flower Boxes Starting at $20Plants & Yard
They’re so versatile.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Apr 29, 2026
4 Ways to Keep Animals from Wrecking Your Garden, According to ProsPlants & Yard
You have a few options.
Jenna Welbig
Apr 28, 2026
5 Stunning New Garden Finds to Buy at Costco This WeekPlants & Yard
These will transform your garden instantly.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
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5 Genius Ways to Give Concrete Porches a Gorgeous Glow UpPlants & Yard
From little ideas to renos, take your pick.
Cori Sears
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