Gardening

Best Lawn Aerator Shoes

Spike aerator shoes are the simplest, cheapest aeration option — strap them over your boots, walk the lawn, and let…

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Best Humidity Domes for Propagation

A humidity dome holds moisture around germinating seeds at 95%+ humidity, which is what most seeds genuinely want. The right…

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Best Seed Starting Kits

A complete seed starting kit means buying everything in one box rather than tracking down trays, domes, lights, soil and…

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Best Seedling Heat Mats

A seedling heat mat lifts soil temperature 8-10C above ambient, which is the difference between waiting six weeks for tomatoes…

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Best Snake Repellents for Yards

Most Australian and US snakes do their job — keep rodents in check, mind their own business — but for…

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Best Possum Deterrents for Australian Gardens

Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected wildlife in Australia — you can't legally kill, trap, or relocate them. So the…

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Best Deer Repellents (Spray and Granular)

Australian gardens don't typically have deer (kangaroos do similar damage in some areas), but deer pressure on US and parts-of-NZ…

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Best Mole and Vole Repellents

Moles and voles ruin lawns. Moles tunnel just below the surface and lift the turf in long ridges; voles eat…

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Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellents

Ultrasonic pest repellents claim to drive rodents and insects away with high-frequency sound that humans can't hear. The science is…

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Best Bug Zappers for Outdoor Use

A good outdoor bug zapper makes summer dinners on the patio possible. The cheap ones spark loudly enough to wake…

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