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Solo Stove’s New Mesa Heat Deflector Increases Your Fire Pit’s Heating Radius

Solo Stove’s all-new Mesa heat deflector keeps everyone warm around the outdoor table. Best of all? It takes up less than 8 inches of space.

I Tried the Solo Stove Chair, and It’s Now My Favorite Seat Around the Fire Pit

Our favorite fire pit brand now makes an Adirondack chair, and we tested it to see if the...


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What Is Lasagna Gardening?

I built my garden beds without digging or tilling any soil — and without any noodles, either. Here's what lasagna...


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What’s the Difference Between Geraniums and Pelargoniums?

You think you know geraniums but haven't heard of pelargoniums? One is a perennial and the other is grown as...


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What Exactly Is a Bioswale?

You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.

This Highly Rated At-Home Sauna Is 50% Off

Turn any bathroom or porch into a spa with the easy-to-install Almost Heaven sauna—it's on sale!


Amazon’s 10 Best Raised Garden Beds to House All Your Plants and Vegetables

Defend your plants from weeds, insects and other pests (and spare your back and knees!) with these Amazon raised garden...

Watch This Woman Upcycle Over-the-Door Closet Hangers Into a Hanging Flower Box

One common home organizing item can add some serious curb appeal!



Need a Backyard Makeover? These Ideas Will Revamp Your Space

Host the best summer parties with backyard design ideas that instantly transform your outdoor space.


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Do My Tomato Plants Need To Be Staked or Caged?

All tomato plants need support. Some gardeners stake their plants; others cage them. Is one method better than the other?

The 10 Best Amazon Fire Pits to Add Warmth to Your Outdoor Space

Getting ready for backyard entertaining? An Amazon fire pit can be the key to transforming your outdoor space into one...


8 Standout Garden Ornaments to Add a Special Touch to Your Lawn

Lawn and garden ornaments are a quick and easy way to add a pop of character to your property.


With the VegTrug Planter, You Don’t Need a Yard to Grow Fresh Veggies

Stop bending over to tend to your garden! With the VegTrug, your plants sit at waist height to...


The Best Greenhouse Kits on Sale for Helping Your Plants Thrive

No matter what space or budget you're working with, there's a greenhouse deal for you. Shop the 10 best, handpicked...


Everything You Need to Grow Thriving Plants in Your Backyard Greenhouse

Greenhouses are becoming increasingly popular for lawn and garden buffs. Here’s what you need to help your own...

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10 Fast Growing Shrubs

No need to wait years for a return on your investment. These shrubs will develop true size and presence in...


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How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

Create a calming and relaxing environment right in your backyard with this modern water curtain.


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How to Build a Vertical Garden

Time to grow up with these plans for a vertical garden.


17 Gifts for Gardeners Guaranteed to Please

The best gifts for gardeners are more than practical, they’re artful. Impress anyone with a green thumb with...


Honor Your Eco-Friendly Resolutions (and Your Wallet) with These Gardening Sales

Greenhouses are a spectacular way to continue tending to crops well into the winter. Shop these garden sales to stock...


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10 Types of Flowers to Spruce Up Your Garden

Brighten your landscape with fanciful types of flowers that offer vibrant color in spring, summer and fall.


Amazon’s Affordable, Portable Greenhouse Protects Plants All Winter

This wallet-friendly, highly-rated, portable greenhouse on Amazon will keep all of your plants safe from frost and furry...


What Is Winter Sowing?

Using commonly recycled containers and a few hardy seeds, you can make your own mini greenhouses


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The 10 Best Plants for an Indoor Herb Garden

Once you have success with a few easy-to-grow indoor herbs, you'll start looking for more to grow and cook with!

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Tips for Buying Garden Plants Online

Buying live garden plants online is different than buying non-perishable goods. Here are 10 things you need to know before...


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How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available...


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Make a Tiny Oasis in Your Backyard with the Coolaroo Shade Sail

Here's an easy and inexpensive way to throw some shade in your yard or campsite.


Spend More Time Outdoors with This Chemical-Free Mosquito Repellent

We tried this chemical-free flying insect trap to limit the number of irritating mosquito bites we endured. Here's what we...


From the Beach to the Backyard, Take This Sunshade Everywhere You Go

Beat the sun everywhere you go with this Family Handyman Approved portable sunshade.


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Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.