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If collecting rainwater from downspouts, place an old nylon over the end to catch debris. Just be sure to change or clean often to prevent clogging.

Tip #3,530

Have a greener lawn by mixing two Tbsp Epsom salt with one gallon of water and spraying on the lawn.

Tip #3,586

Leave grass clippings on a lawn to act as a natural fertilizer.

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Keep the lint from your dryer for birds to use in their nests. put it in a mesh bag outside and they will be able to pull pieces out from the holes.

Take the scenic route.

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Apply epsom salt to your lawn for greener grass and to deter fleas and other pests.

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Attract birds to your yard by making a pine cone bird treat. Spread creamy or crunchy peanut butter onto a pine cone, roll in birdseed, then hang in a tree.

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Spray flowering dogwood and magnolia trees with dormant oil in the spring. The oil smothers pests and eggs that survived the winter.

Tip #3,857

To start a quick compost pile, use straw, lawn waste and old leaves. In the center of the pile pour a can of cola, then add water until damp.

Tip #3,920

Cut down the side and bottom of a black trash bag to create a tarp for easily gathering and moving yard waste.

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To keep animals out of a garden, try laying wire fencing flat on the ground around the area. Most animals will not like the feel of it on their feet.

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Two methods for getting rod moles using household items. First, place used kitty litter in their tunnels. Second, place an open soda bottle in the tunnel entrance so it sticks out enough for wind to cause it to vibrate.

Tip #4,191

Wrap the trunk of young saplings with aluminum foil for the first few months after planting to keep animals away.

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Keep moles away by coating a cloth in olive oil and sticking it in the mole's hole.

Tip #4,418

Plant thyme and mint along a garden path. They are hardy plants and when they are stepped on a pleasant aroma will fill the air.

Tip #4,458

If small birds seem to avoid your birdbath, it may be because the water is too deep. Place a large flat stone in the water to create a shallow area.

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Reduce energy bills through gardening. Landscaping with the right mix of trees and shrubs can block the winter winds or the summer sun.

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Always drain gas from your mower and power tools when they won't be used for an extended period of time to avoid clogged gas lines.

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Use plastic PVC pipes to feed liquid fertilizer to your shrubs. Cut foot-long segments of one-inch pipe, push them into the soil near the base of your plants, then pour in fertilizer every few weeks.

Tip #5,038

Trim trees to not only remove dead and diseased limbs, but to strategically thin branches in order to make the tree more wind resistant.

Tip #5,071

Protect your arms when gardening and pruning by cutting the toes off of tube socks and sliding them on your arms.

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If collecting rainwater from downspouts, place an old nylon over the end to catch debris. Just be sure to change or clean often to prevent clogging.

Have a greener lawn by mixing two Tbsp Epsom salt with one gallon of water and spraying on the lawn.

Leave grass clippings on a lawn to act as a natural fertilizer.

Keep the lint from your dryer for birds to use in their nests. put it in a mesh bag outside and they will be able to pull pieces out from the holes.

Take the scenic route.

Apply epsom salt to your lawn for greener grass and to deter fleas and other pests.

Attract birds to your yard by making a pine cone bird treat. Spread creamy or crunchy peanut butter onto a pine cone, roll in birdseed, then hang in a tree.

Spray flowering dogwood and magnolia trees with dormant oil in the spring. The oil smothers pests and eggs that survived the winter.

To start a quick compost pile, use straw, lawn waste and old leaves. In the center of the pile pour a can of cola, then add water until damp.

Cut down the side and bottom of a black trash bag to create a tarp for easily gathering and moving yard waste.

To keep animals out of a garden, try laying wire fencing flat on the ground around the area. Most animals will not like the feel of it on their feet.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Two methods for getting rod moles using household items. First, place used kitty litter in their tunnels. Second, place an open soda bottle in the tunnel entrance so it sticks out enough for wind to cause it to vibrate.

Wrap the trunk of young saplings with aluminum foil for the first few months after planting to keep animals away.

Keep moles away by coating a cloth in olive oil and sticking it in the mole's hole.

Plant thyme and mint along a garden path. They are hardy plants and when they are stepped on a pleasant aroma will fill the air.

If small birds seem to avoid your birdbath, it may be because the water is too deep. Place a large flat stone in the water to create a shallow area.

Reduce energy bills through gardening. Landscaping with the right mix of trees and shrubs can block the winter winds or the summer sun.

Computers, cameras, and gadgets, oh my!

Always drain gas from your mower and power tools when they won't be used for an extended period of time to avoid clogged gas lines.

Use plastic PVC pipes to feed liquid fertilizer to your shrubs. Cut foot-long segments of one-inch pipe, push them into the soil near the base of your plants, then pour in fertilizer every few weeks.

Trim trees to not only remove dead and diseased limbs, but to strategically thin branches in order to make the tree more wind resistant.

Protect your arms when gardening and pruning by cutting the toes off of tube socks and sliding them on your arms.

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