Your Dog Should Have This Training Before Joining You On The Trail
If you're a dog owner who loves hiking, it makes sense to bring Fido along on an adventure. This basic training is a must before taking your pup hiking.
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Stories By Laura Zbinden
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Don't Mistake This Friendly Snake For Its More Dangerous Cousin
Snakes can be frightening if you don't know if they're venomous. In fact, one benign snake often gets mistaken for a toxic one. Here's how to tell them apart.
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The Best Method To Get Rid Of Wild Violets If They Take Over Your Lawn
Despite their pretty purple petals, wild violets can be pesky weeds in your garden. Here is the best way to get rid of wild violets from your lawn.
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Earwigs Aren't As Bad As You Think. Here's Why You Should Reconsider Killing Them
Although earwigs may look ugly, they aren't as bad as you think. Here are the ways in which earwigs can actually be useful in your garden.
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Why The Full Moon Calls For A Yellow Bulb On Your Porch
The full moon may not bring out werewolves, but it can still bring pests to your yard. Here's why you should use a yellow bulb on your porch during a full moon.
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What To Do If You Get Bitten By A Venomous Snake While Adventuring Outdoors?
We all know that we should avoid snake encounters while adventuring outdoors. But here's what an expert says you should you do if bitten by a venomous snake.
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Clever Hacks For Banishing Pesky Mosquitoes From Your Bird Bath
Watching birds gather and bathe in your bird bath is adorable, but mosquitoes love it, too. Use these hacks to get rid of the bloodsuckers for good.
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How To Tell If Your Garden Soil Is Lacking Nitrogen And What You Can Do About It
If your plants lack nitrogen, they will produce smaller flowers and fruits, affecting your harvest. So, how can you remedy a nitrogen-deficient garden?
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Keep Hummingbirds Cool And Hydrated By Adding This Water Feature To Your Yard
A hummingbird flitting around your lawn is a lovely sight. To attract more of these colorful birds, try adding this water feature to your yard.
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Transform Your Old Laundry Basket Into An Ideal Strawberry Planter
Do you have an old laundry basket kicking around and don't know what to do with it? Here's how to transform it into a handy planter for your strawberries.
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Why This Simple Trick For Sweeter Tomatoes Might Not Work In Your Garden
Tomatoes grown at home are often better than you can buy, but here's why this simple trick for sweeter tomatoes might not work in your garden.
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Why This Japanese Travel Influencer Recommends Not Hiking Mount Fuji
Adventure-seekers who travel to Japan usually aim to hike Mount Fuji. However, according to one Japanese travel influencer, it's not all it's cracked up to be.
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This Popular Trail At Zion National Park Gets Closed Down Constantly. Here's Why
Zion National Park offers some of the most unique and spectacular scenery in the U.S., but this popular trail gets closed down constantly. Here's why.
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Bears May Avoid Midnight Snacking If You Add This Water Feature To Your Yard
The sight of a bear digging through your trash can be unnerving. By incorporating this water feature into your lawn, you can keep them at bay.
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How To Correctly Deadhead Flowers For A Thriving Garden
Deadheading flowers can yield even more blooms, but it doesn't work for all types of flowers. Here's how to correctly deadhead for a thriving garden.
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Finally Get Those Pesky Fungus Gnats Off Your Plants With This Beloved Starchy Food
Fungus gnats are incredibly destructive pests that can wreak havoc on your plants. Banish them for good with this common root vegetable.
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Try This Clever Propagation Technique To Help Your Lavender Thrive
Lavender is an aromatic addition to any garden. With this clever and easy propagation technique, you can grow even more of this lovely purple plant.
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This DIY Mixture Banishes Moles From Your Garden With Ingredients You Already Have
Moles can wreak havoc on gardens. The good news is that this DIY mixture is non-lethal and will get rid of them once and for all.
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This Pollinator-Friendly Flower Will Work Wonders In Your Vegetable Garden
Growing vegetables is a labor of love that's well worth it. To help your garden along, try this pollinator-friendly flower. It will work wonders.
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Why Novice Hikers Should Steer Clear Of This Ruggedly Beautiful US National Park Trail
Hiking can be a lot more work than a nice walk in the woods, which is why novice hikers should steer clear of this ruggedly beautiful U.S. national park trail.
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Why You Should Reconsider This Hack For Banishing Bugs From Your Campsite
Bugs while you're camping can really suck the fun out of your outdoor time, but you should reconsider this hack for banishing insects from your campsite.
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Say Goodbye To Aphids With A Common Spice You Have Already
Aphids can cause a lot of damage to the plants in your garden. Luckily, you can banish these pests for good with a spice you most likely have in your kitchen.
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Keep Pesky Mosquitoes At Bay When Camping With This Simple And Aromatic Trick
Pesky mosquitoes are an annoyance at best, and can be deadly at worst. Try keeping them at bay when camping with this simple and aromatic trick.
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Glacier National Park Closes Multiple Trails To The Public For A Frightening Reason
Glacier National Park in Montana offers breathtaking views and gorgeous hiking, but it had to close multiple trails to the public for a frightening reason.
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How To Use Fireplace Ash To Help Your Garden Thrive
Did you know you can recycle ash from your fireplace and use it for a healthy garden? Here's how to correctly add ash to your soil.
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Your Kitchen Has Everything You Need To Get Rid Of Ant Hills In Your Yard
Who among us hasn't suffered multiple ant bites after stepping on an anthill? Luckily, your kitchen has all you need to get rid of ant hills in your yard.
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This Pantry Staple Deters Grasshoppers From Your Garden For Good
If grasshoppers have are damaging your garden, try this inexpensive, non-toxic pantry staple to deter them from eating your plants for good.
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