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...
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.
Planting Succulents in Recycled Glass Jars
Glass yogurt jars are perfect to use as succulent pots, and they make great DIY gifts!
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...
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.
Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste
Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.
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.
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...
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...
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...
6 Ways to Dispose of Yard Waste
Yardwork accumulates piles of grass, leaves and twigs. Get rid of them for a clutter-free yard.
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.Â
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...