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How to Get Honey Bees if you don't want to be a Beekeeper.

By thesquirrelymom

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It is possible to have a beehive in your yard and never have to mess with it. My brother has one. This article will tell you how he got it. This is best for people with a large yard... more »

How to Get In and Out of a Hammock

By Linda McCloud

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One wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors is to take in the scenery and the quiet around you while lying in a hammock. But hammocks can be tricky to get in and out of, so read these suggestions and enjoy some peaceful idleness in your hammock... more »

How to get ladybugs to stay in the garden

By AskLucy

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You went out to the local garden center and saw ladybugs for sale. You thought it would be a good idea to use the ladybugs instead of regular chemical pesticides so you bought a pint. You came home, released the ladybugs in your garden and... ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Fruit Fly Infestation

By Oktobers

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Fruit Flies are those annoying little flies that are so small it pointless to even try to hit them with a fly swatter. They are found by compost plies, in your plants, and anywhere you have some sort of food for them to eat. Here is away to ... more »

How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Yard

By Trubleknot4u

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Do you enjoy your yard in the summer but hate the ants? Are you tired of spraying and putting expensive pesticides down to kill them? Well you are just like me. I enjoy my yard during the spring and summer but hate the ants. I also don't want to ... more »

How to get rid of ants naturally

By Valerie Deneen

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Ants can be a terrible nuisance, and they can even spread disease. When ants invade your home, it is time to get serious. However, you can effectively get rid of ants without the use of harmful chemicals. Learn how to get rid of ants using ... more »

How to get rid of Aphids and Spider Mites in your garden or house plants

By jennandmark

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Are you looking for an all-natural insecticide for Aphids and White Flies? Follow the recipe below to zap those pesky little creatures... more »

How to Get Rid of Earwigs

By Hapworth

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Despite what your grandmother says, the earwig is not going to climb into your ear and eat your brains. They do like moist areas though, so the best thing to do is get rid of the earwigs... more »

How to Get Rid of Household Ants

By Hapworth

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Oh those pesky household ants crawling on the counters. How do you get rid of household ants?.. more »

How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

By Julia Fuller

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Adult Japanese beetles are pests that can devastate a garden or farmer's field. They are quite willing to feed on over three hundred types of plants. They are distinguished from only beetles by metallic green coloring, and copperish wing covers. ... more »

How to Get Rid of Lawn Insects and Pests

By grouch

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There are all kinds of pests that can plague your lush green lawn. The biggest sign of bug, insect, or worm problems in your turf is patches of brown grass. You have to make sure you know the problem before you can find a remedy that works. ... more »

How to Get Rid of Locusts in the Garden Organically

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Locusts are grasshoppers with short antennae. For this reason, they are also sometimes called short horned grasshoppers. For the most part, locusts live solitary lives; however, when locusts are overcrowded in the larva, or nymph, stage of ... more »

How to Get Rid of Mildew on Beach Chairs

By staci

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A safe cleaner to use to clean mildew off of beach chairs... more »

How to Get rid of Moles

By missmelinda25

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If you have pesky moles in your yard, read this article to find out the only way to get rid of them. There are many things that "could" work, but I have something that WILL work!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Garden

By 1creativemama

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Your garden is growing beautifully, then one morning while tending to your garden you notice some dirt hills. Out of the corner of your eye you notice a big brown furry animal scurry across your garden, then it ducks back down again. What could ... more »

How to get rid of slugs organically

By mackmonte

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You don't need to use nasty toxic chemicals to rid your garden of slugs. Here are some natural methods that work!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Squirrels

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Squirrels are a nuisance for many people, especially in North America. They may eat your bird food, nest in your attic, chew electrical wires and cause other destruction. Follow these steps to keep squirrels away from your property and to get rid ... more »

How to Get Rid of Woodchucks in Your Garden

By Hapworth

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Oh, that annoying woodchuck who won't leave your garden alone. What do you do about this creature who dines constantly during the spring, summer, and fall in preparation for the winter hibernation?.. more »

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets the Green Way

By Hapworth

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Yellow jackets or hornets or short wasps are an annoyance. Not only do they sting, they bite, and it takes little to anger them... more »

How to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring

By Sarah Forhan

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The start of spring is a joyous time; the soil starts to come alive from its long winter sleep. The onset of spring is my favorite time to do yard work; there are few bugs, the weather is mild, and it’s good for the soul to get fresh air after ... more »

How to Give a Living Lettuce Garden as a Gift.

By GreenGardenChic

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Give a thoughtful gift of healthy baby greens. This easy-to-make container garden will provide home grown lettuce for weeks of daily harvesting... more »

How to go "Green" and tame weeds in the garden

By FUSILLI1OF4

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We all now how hard it is to tame the wild weeds in any flower or vegetable garden especially trying not to use chemicals. This can be a back breaking, time consuming chore. Did you ever feel like for every weed you pull you get three more, ... more »

How to Grow a Butterfly Garden

By ProfessorSprout

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You can attract butterflies to your garden by providing them with food (plants and flowers), water, shelter, and places to lay their eggs (host plants). Butterflies drink nectar, so growing nectar-rich flowers will attract butterflies to your ... more »

How to Grow a Cactus and Succulent Garden

By Gardengates

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Some cactus plants have the largest flowers relative to their size. Succulents come in sculptural shapes and forms. When these plants are designed well in the garden, they can create a fabulous landscape effect... more »

How to Grow A Desert Museum Palo Verde Tree From Branches

By Gardengates

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The Desert Museum Palo Verde is a particularly attractive variety of Palo Verde. But it is not easy to propagate!.. more »