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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps
Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.
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Tree Installation: Tips for Trouble-Free Tree Planting
Make sure your new tree gets off to a good start with these tree planting tips.
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How to Fix a Sprinkler System
Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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...