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Consumer Reports Names This Battery Push Lawn Mower As One Of The Best In 2026

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

While top battery-powered brands regularly appear on Consumer Reports' best lawn mower lists, this relative newcomer ranked among the best this year.

5 Long-Living Flowers That Can Bloom For Decades

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

If it seems like the neighbor with the flowering yard has kept their plants alive forever, that may be because they've planted these long-blooming choices.

The Difference Between White And Yellow Corn Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Genetic and environmental factors determine whether an ear of corn is white or yellow. But those colors may not signal exactly what you think they do.

Challenging Misconceptions: Why Coffee Grounds Won't Change The Color Of Your Hydrangeas

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Many gardeners swear by adding spent coffee grounds to hydrangeas for striking, blue or purple blooms Alas, the reality is more complicated and disappointing.

Not Essential Oils: There's A Smarter Way To Prevent Carpenter Bees From Drilling Into Your Deck

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Carpenter bees are beneficial pollinators, but they wreak havoc on wood decks and other structures. One trick to deter them also makes your deck look fresh.

Keep Weeds Out Of Your Concrete Driveway Cracks With A Budget Solution

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Concrete driveways inevitably crack, inviting more weeds each year. This quick, affordable fix will stop weeds for many seasons, and cover up the cracks.

Skip The Decoy: There's A Better Way To Prevent Birds From Flying Into Windows

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The "thunk" sound when a bird hits a window of your house is chilling. A decoy protects one section, but one cheap method helps birds avoid the whole window.

Who Really Owns DeWalt Tools?

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

When buying lawn and garden tools, many people rely on established brand names like DeWalt. It can be helpful, then, to know who's actually behind the brand.

Termites Can't Stand This Natural Ingredient That Makes Your Patio Smell Great

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Termites are the bane of any homeowner, and they're hungry for your patio and outdoor structures. This pleasant essential oil can help drive they away.

Say Goodbye To Cockroaches With A Natural Solution They Can't Survive

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

If cockroaches are showing up in your garden, or along your porch, don't fret. There's an all-natural solution that takes care of them in a day or two.

The Popular Lawn Tool On The Verge Of Being Banned

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

When building up a lawn care tool inventory, we consider what's affordable, most useful, or most effective. But one tool might soon be illegal in your area.

Carpenter Bees Aren't Eating The Wood Around Your Home & Garden

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Perfectly circular holes in your wood deck or siding with little piles of sawdust clinches it: You've got carpenter bees. But they're not eating your house.

The One Thing You Need To Do With Your Tomato Plants In July

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Tomatoes are the most popular plant grown in fruit and vegetable gardens. Regularly taking care of this one step in July could produce more and larger fruit.

Keep Wasps Away From Your Yard With A Crocheted Solution

staff@outdoorguide.com (TeeJay Small) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Preventing wasps from setting up shop in your yard is easier than dealing with them once they've established a nest. Crochet hooks and yarn to the rescue!

These Mushrooms Look The Same, But One Is A Delicacy And One Is Poisonous

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Successfully foraging for mushrooms is incredibly rewarding and delicious. But one popular wild mushroom has several lookalikes that can be damaging or deadly.

This Vintage Lawn Care Tool Was Popular In The 90s (And It's Making A Comeback)

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Many people today look to the '90s for everything from fashion to music. Likewise, folks are also checking out this retro, eco-friendly lawn care option.

The Unusual Thing People In Hawaii Add To Their Gardens — And It's Brilliant

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The Hawaiian Islands are obviously a tropical paradise for gardeners, offering a year-round growing season. They also provide unusual resources for gardens.

This Hot New Hydrangea Is Making A Splash In 2026

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Each year, breeders unveil new hydrangea cultivars featuring intriguing colors or extended bloom times. This new release for 2026 is already making a stir.

The Iconic 60s Lawn Game We'll Probably Never See Again

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The '60s saw a big rise in backyard socializing, including a number of lawn games. But one popular game involved tossing an item you just can't buy anymore.

What's The Difference Between Concrete And Cement?

staff@outdoorguide.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000

It's easy to confuse cement and concrete when talking about them, but they are two different materials serving very different functions in shared projects.