How to Build a Garden Shed Addition
Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door
How to Install an Outdoor Faucet
Stop lugging around that hose
24 Genius Gardening Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Know
This collection of gardening and landscaping handy hints will give you effective new techniques to get the beautiful garden and...
How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good
Here's what to know about evicting those prickly intruders from your yard, plus when to let them be.
Where Do Hummingbirds Live In the Winter?
Learn more about where hummingbirds spend their winters and their migration patterns on the Family Handyman.
10 Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Bees
Think you know everything there is to know about bees? Guess again.
How to Cut Marble
Marble is a timeless material, but cutting it can be daunting. Luckily, it doesn't have to be. Follow this easy...
What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love Most?
Readers say these nectar-filled flowers are super popular among their tiny winged guests. Find out what plants hummingbirds love most.
25 Money-Saving Hints for Your Lawn and Garden
Get creative with these tips and save money in the garden, from sowing seeds and watering plants to protecting your...
How to Fix a Hose Spraying Water From the Vacuum Breaker
A worn-out vacuum breaker is usually the culprit
10 Pretty Purple Flowers That’ll Make Your Garden Pop
Add a splash of purple to your landscape with some bountiful blooms. Whether you're looking for annuals or perennials, here...
10 Enchanting Fairy Garden Kits
It doesn't matter if you're looking to lure magical fairies or just want to add some fun to your garden,...
Companion Planting: Why You Should Grow These Plants Side-by-Side
Part science and part folklore, companion planting has long been used by gardeners, who pair specific plants for their mutual...
10 Incredible Hummingbird Species You Could See in Your Backyard
Some 350 hummingbird species make their home in North and South America. Brightly colored and incredibly fast, these tiny birds...
10 Flower Bed Ideas for Full Sun
You can have a beautiful garden without a lot of work. As proof, here are 10 ideas for full sun flower...
10 Raised Flower Bed Ideas
Raised flower beds are a great option, no matter what your outdoor space looks like. Raised bed gardening is not...
10+ Tips to Help You Grow a Great Raised Bed Garden
Here's everything you need to elevate your harvest with a raised bed garden. Watch your garden flourish!
What Is a Moon Garden And How You Can Start One?
Moon gardens are enchanting beds made up of white or pale hued flowers that bloom late in the day.
How to Build a Brick Walkway in the Garden
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
Our 10 Favorite Outdoor Climbing Plants
Nothing speaks Old World charm like ivy climbing on a stone edifice or romance like a rose climbing over an...
11 Low-Maintenance Flowers You (Practically) Can’t Kill
Whether you're new to gardening or just looking to keep things stress free, these resilient flowers will liven up your...
How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways
With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend
5 Best Digital Garden Planners
These flower bed planners can help you come up with a design with the right arrangement of flowers, along with...
2 Container Combos Hummingbirds Can’t Resist
With blooming beauties like petunias, salvias and calibrachoas, your backyard becomes a popular hummingbird hot spot in no time. Get...
8 Crazy Cool Caterpillars You Could Find in Your Backyard
Get the lowdown on these bizarre, crawly creatures—from plump and stripy to horned and dangerous. And see the adult moths...
Planning a Backyard Path: Gravel Paths
Attractive, inexpensive and easy to build
10 Garden Mistakes to Avoid
Sometimes it's the simple stuff that sidetracks us as gardeners. Here are 10 common mistakes that gardeners make—and how to...