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25 Ways to Create an Outdoor Oasis

Finished in a weekend or less, these fun, easy projects will help transform your backyard into a personal oasis.

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Plant in Moderation

Don’t plant too many bulbs close to your house. Overcrowding the edges of your home with too many plants wastes money and creates more pruning work later.

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