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10 Invasive Plants You Should Get Out of Your Garden Now

Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...


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10 Most Resilient Plants for Heavy Shade

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.


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Planting Succulents in Recycled Glass Jars

Glass yogurt jars are perfect to use as succulent pots, and they make great DIY gifts!


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What Every Gardener Should Know About Topsoil

For plants, soil is the great provider — their source for moisture and nutrients. See why topsoil is tops for...


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How to Amend Soil for a Nutrient-Rich Garden

Here's how to amend your soil's texture, pH and nutrients to maximize garden growth.


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Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste

Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.


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11 Vegetables You Can Regrow with Kitchen Scraps

All it takes to regrow veggie scraps into new produce is water, soil and a bit of patience.


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Planting Calendar: When to Plant These Popular Vegetables

Want to grow your own vegetables, but don't know when to plant them? Here are 12 popular veggies and their...

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Easy Plants You Can Grow in Containers

Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to vegetables...


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How to Clean Rubber Car Mats

Cleaning the dried mud and spilled coffee off your rubber car mats is quick and easy with a high-pressure garden...


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6 Ways to Dispose of Yard Waste

Yardwork accumulates piles of grass, leaves and twigs. Get rid of them for a clutter-free yard.


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10 Great Climbing Plants

Dress up fences, trellises and pergolas with eye-popping flowers from our favorite vines.


Build Things That Matter

On this page, you'll find Family Handyman's collection of spring living projects to help inspire and motivate you. 


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13 Easy Plants to Bolster Backyard Landscaping

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a...


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Top 10 Tree Diseases (And What to Do About Them)

Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...


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Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard and Garden

If you want a beautiful yard without a lot of fuss, here are six low-maintenance landscaping tips that will keep...


17 Easiest Foods to Grow at Home

Don't let by those picked-over supermarket shelves stress you. It's easier than you might think to grow fresh veggies and...

10 Best Types of Fruit Trees to Grow in Your Backyard

You don’t need to own a vast orchard or live in the South to grow gorgeous fruit trees.


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11 Hardy Prairie Plants to Try

Create a mini-sanctuary in your yard with these fuss-free native prairie plants that offer color and texture, plus food and...


10 Amazing Backyard Compost Products

Compost is a wonderful soil conditioner, fertilizer and tonic for your garden. And best of all, you can make it...


How To Build a Compost Bin Out of Pallets

Turn your yard waste into gold by building this compost bin from recycled wood pallets!


7 Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Slugs and Snails Out of Your Garden

They're slimy, slithery and such a nuisance. See how you can keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your...


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8 Ways to Use Dryer Lint in Your Backyard and Garden

Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...

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11 Worst Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

They may be cute, but birds and mammals can wreak havoc in your garden. Here are some of the most...


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This Penny Hack Will Save Your Plants from Blight

Don't let the blight that caused the Irish Potato Famine wipe out your home garden. A copper penny might provide...


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These Plants Will Keep Bugs Out of Your Garden

Not everyone is comfortable spraying or sprinkling pest repellents in their yard. If you're in this camp, try these plants...


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How to Grow and Care for Hostas

Shade-loving hostas add lushness, color and volume to your garden. Follow these tips for getting the most out of landscaping...


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10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors

Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...


Top Tips for Arranging Indoor Plants

Once you know how to arrange indoor plants, you'll see how they can bring life and joy to every room...