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I tried this no-cost trick to keep squirrels from eating my peaches — and it's actually working!

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How to mow a checkerboard pattern in your lawn this summer — and impress the neighbors

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I tested the BeatBot iSkim solar-powered robot — and now I’m ready to throw away my skimmer

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Govee’s solar string lights took me back to the 70s — but are these color-changing smart lights worth the premium price?

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4th of July patio and garden deals: 19 affordable Amazon home upgrades from $14

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Is the heatwave turning your grass brown? An expert recommends watering your lawn the ‘Wimbledon way’

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I tested Sunseeker S4 robot lawnmower for a month and my yard hasn't looked this good in years — with one exception

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Is it too hot to plant? What you can and can't put in the ground in July

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Why your birdfeeder becomes a ‘disease spot’ in a heatwave — and how to fix it

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How to get endless hollyhock blooms every single summer (with zero effort)

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