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Learn how to plant a garden, build a raised bed garden and find the right tool for your job with the help of our gardening experts.

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How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door


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How to Install an Outdoor Faucet

Stop lugging around that hose


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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...


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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.


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Where Do Hummingbirds Live In the Winter?

Learn more about where hummingbirds spend their winters and their migration patterns on the Family Handyman.


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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...


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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...


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DIY Outdoor Storage Cabinet

A little garden and lawn mower shed that spells big relief for a...


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...


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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...


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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.


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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...


How to Build a DIY Raised Patio Planter With Legs

Our planter is tops for easy construction, sturdiness and convenience. Plus, the curves...


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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...

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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...


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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...


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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...