A plant-sitter may balk at caring for a whole yard. But don’t worry; there are simple irrigation tricks and ways to protect your plants from sun damage.

Fall in love with your home all over again when you freshen it up for summer.

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Before reaching for a spray bottle, know how to choose the right pesticide—and when to skip it altogether.