Guide

Use baits, barriers, and habitat tweaks to reduce garden ants with low-toxicity methods and protect plants.

To clear ants from garden beds, use bait stations first, fix honeydew sources, and target mounds only when needed.

Wooden garden furniture rebounds with a deep clean, light sanding, and a fresh exterior finish, then simple yearly care keeps it protected.

To bring wilted garden flowers back, rehydrate deeply, add shade at noon, and trim lightly while the soil recovers.

To revive garden hydrangeas, water deeply, shade at midday, prune deadwood, balance soil pH, and feed lightly to restart healthy growth.

To restore outdoor tables and chairs, clean, sand, repair, and seal so the set resists weather and looks new again.

To revive a neglected garden, start with a soil test, ruthless cleanup, deep watering, and mulching, then replant in stages.

To rescue a struggling garden plant, diagnose stress fast, fix water and light, refresh roots and soil, then prune and monitor new growth.

To revamp a garden, assess soil, set a style, fix edges, renew beds, and add layers of plants, mulch, and lighting in a weekend plan.

A garden makeover works best with a clear plan: declutter, fix soil, add structure, and layer plants for fast lift and long-term beauty.