Yard & Garden

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National Gardening Suzanne DeJohn	Citrosa, the Mosquito Plant: Let the Buyer Beware The shelves at local nurseries are stocked with "mosquito plants," sometimes called citrosa, that are reputed to repel mosquitoes. But do they work?
Outside August 2005	Inside Out Americans spent $200 BILLION on home renovations in 2004, and a full third of that went outdoors to patios, decks, pools, and the latest rage in home upgrades: the outdoor room.
National Gardening Suzanne DeJohn	Protect Yourself from Summer's Insect Pests Sure, the list of illnesses carried by summer's insect pests is daunting. But the nuisance factor alone of ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas warrants finding ways to repel them. Here are a few helpful suggestions.
National Gardening Skip Richter	Enlist Help from the Good Guys of the Garden When it comes to the garden, not all bugs are bad. Here are four simple ways to attract beneficial insects to your garden and to make sure they stay around.
Popular Mechanics June 2005 Neal Barrett	Fencing Lessons If you just want to keep the neighbors out or the dogs in, there are plenty of pedestrian choices at your local home center. But planned right, a fence can turn your backyard into a distinctive living space. Here's that plan.
Smithsonian August 2005 Ann Hodgman	Give Weeds a Chance The minute you plant a garden, wilderness starts trying to take advantage of it. Getting mad at the process is like getting mad at gravity.
This Old House Fran J. Donegan	Outdoor Kitchens Why run back and forth to the house when you can move everything you need outside? Here are some of the basics for building an outdoor kitchen.
This Old House Thomas J. Baker	Rust on the Run Outdoor metal takes a beating from the weather. Here's how to fight back.
This Old House Joseph Truini	Appealing "Brick" Patio It's a common misconception that you have to hire a skilled mason to get a flat, uniformly handsome brick patio that stays that way. All you really need is our guide to laying a patio, landing, or path.
This Old House Ashley Womble	Grass to Go Want a fantastic lawn? Sod it. Here's what you need to know to get the job done right.
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