Landscaping

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10 Curb Appeal Landscaping Ideas You Can DIY

Looking to boost your curb appeal? These front yard landscaping ideas are simple, affordable and will give your home a...


How to Grow Greener Grass

Learn the secrets on how to grow healthier, thicker and greener grass with our best grass growing tips.


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Front Yard Landscaping Ideas With Rocks

Adding rocks is an easy, low-maintenance way to spruce up your home's curb appeal. Not sure where to start? Here...


Rider, Lawn Tractor, Garden Tractor: What’s the Difference?

Here's the info need to know about lawn tractors, rear-engine riding mowers and garden tractors.


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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Make it fall where you want it! Check out these expert tree felling techniques.


Simple Sprinkler Head Protection

You won't forget where the sprinkler heads are anymore


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How to Build a Water Feature That’s Low Maintenance

Construct a simple (one-weekend!) stone and gravel fountain that needs almost no maintenance.


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10 Easy DIY Curb Appeal Ideas

These small, inexpensive DIY projects for your yard and home can offer a dramatic upgrade in curb appeal.

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Outdoor Landscape Lighting Dos and Don’ts

Before installing landscape lighting, learn these tips, tricks, dos and don'ts! See where to place landscaping lighting for the best...


Super-Simple Landscaping Hack: Plant Your Pots

Ever wish you could reorganize your garden after seeing how the mature plants look? Here's a clever way to do...


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How to Install a Drip Irrigation System in Your Yard

Save time, save water and pamper your plants


How To Install a Birdhouse Post

Learn how to install a post for your birdhouse.


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Why Do Dogs Kick Up Your Lawn After They Pee?

Your dog isn't trying to ruin your lawn! You and your dog can have a happy routine and keep the...


How to Prepare Your Yard for a Backyard Wedding

Hosting a backyard wedding and/or a backyard wedding reception not only allows for a more relaxed atmosphere, it's also a...


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How to Make a Wood Log Planter for Succulents

Find a new use for that fallen tree by creating a natural wood log planter.


How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps

Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.


Tree Installation: Tips for Trouble-Free Tree Planting

Make sure your new tree gets off to a good start with these tree planting tips.

How To Build a Super-Sized, Rugged Garden Cart

Better than a wheelbarrow and easy to build


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How to Fix a Sprinkler System

Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.


Hardscaping Ideas and Designs for Your Yard

Hardscaping can include outdoor dining, fireplaces, walkways, decorative stairs and even water elements. Here are some designs to consider.


13 Creative Driveway Landscaping Ideas

A driveway may be utilitarian, but it doesn't have to be ugly. Here are 13 driveway landscape ideas to make...


DIY Landscape Design: How to Get Started

Landscape design is part science, part art. The science part means looking at the site, making any needed modifications, and...


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11 Backyard Trends to Try This Season

Make your backyard a place you look forward to spending time in. Whether you want to make a relaxing oasis...

Crazy About Coleus

Gardeners looking for alternatives to impatiens for shade can find the answer in coleus. See how versatile this handsome plant...


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Affordable Garden Path Ideas

Our favorite walkway ideas for your landscape: Paths you can build in a weekend without breaking the bank or your...


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A Paver Path that Grows

This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!


Build a Long-Lasting Block Retaining Wall

Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a pretty retaining wall. But it...


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Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream

This cascading stream flows into a gravel bed, not a pond, so it stays clean with little maintenance.


Bush Pruning Tips for Healthier Bushes

Properly pruned plants look better and live longer. Avoid ruining your shrubs by over-pruning with these expert tips for shrub...