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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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10 Tips for Planting Bulbs

Learn how to plant bulbs in the fall so you're sure to enjoy their colorful blooms in the spring. We'll...


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Should You Prune Hydrangeas In the Fall?

It's fall and you're cleaning up your garden. What happens if you don't prune your hydrangeas? Let's find out.


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The Benefits of Using Crushed Seashells in Your Soil

Are crushed seashells the answer for improving your garden soil? Under the right conditions, they might be just what...


Top-Rated Hand Pruners for Your Gardening Projects

Once you get your hands on one of these pruners, you'll never look back.


Can You Really Use Ladybugs To Get Aphids Off Your Plants?

We love ladybugs for a good reason. They eat those nasty aphids that are sucking the life out of our...


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10 Shrubs That Add Seasonal Color To Your Garden

For persistent color in your landscape every year, plant dynamic colorful shrubs that bring interest with their fabulous foliage and...


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Invasive Plants Taking Over Your Garden? Try This

Keep spreading plants from choking out the rest of your garden.


Does the Skeeter Hawk Fly Trap Work? Tested & Reviewed

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

7 Best Fertilizers for Houseplants

Houseplants rely on you for the nutrients they need to remain healthy. Choose the best fertilizer for your houseplants and...


Guide To Greenhouse Gardening

Greenhouse gardening involves a lot more than just building a shed and putting plants in it. Read on for an...


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How To Make a DIY Hydroponic Garden

Buy a salad, eat for a night. Spend a couple of hours on this build and eat salad for life.


What to Know About a Subcompact Tractor

With long-running diesel engines and chassis made for chores, tractors are workhorses for any landowner. If you measure your property...


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Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw Review: Is This Battery-Powered Pruning Saw Worth Buying?

Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.


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9 Inspirational Vertical Garden Ideas for Your Home

Do you have a small yard or balcony? Look up! Vertical gardens can grow all your favorite plants and vegetables...


Here’s How To Keep Squash Bugs Out of Your Garden

If you're a gourd grower, here's how to keep squash bugs out of your garden so they don't ruin your...


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Should You Use Baking Soda in Your Garden?

Spoiler alert: Baking soda is great for some things, but not necessarily in the garden. Here are common baking soda...


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Long Sleeve Sun Shirt for Outdoor Protection and Comfort: Tested & Reviewed

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

How To Grow a Pineapple Plant In Your Home

Want to grow your own pineapple house plant? Here's how.


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10 Best Flowers That Bloom All Summer

While some summer flowers have brief moments in the spotlight, these beauties keep on blooming right up until fall in...


10 Types of Japanese Maples

There are hundreds of types of Japanese maples, one more colorful and graceful than the next. Here are 10 of...


What To Know About Growing Meyer Lemon Trees

Meyer lemon trees grown in containers can be taken inside in winter. Where it's warmer, they can be grown in...


10 Vegetable Garden Design Ideas

Need inspiration as you plan a beautiful home garden? Check out this list, evaluated by our garden design expert.


How To Keep Pests Out of Your Garden With Wire Mesh

Choose wire mesh to protect your plants and keep pests like rabbits, deer and chipmunks out of your garden.

10 Best Outdoor Plant Pots for Your Garden

Transform any space into an all-season container garden with these outdoor plant pots.


Family Handyman Approved: Ranger Ready Repellent

Check out the buzz surrounding this DEET-free, Family Handyman Approved insect repellent.


How To Grow Raspberries

Once you know how to prune them, raspberries are easy to grow, easy to pick and delicious to eat.


11 Vegetable Garden Ideas

From raised beds to balcony planters, these simple vegetable garden ideas will inspire you to turn your outdoor space into...


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No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap

A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin?  Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...


7 Ways To Use Vinegar In the Garden — Or Not

Gardening pros say that despite oodles of online claims to the contrary, vinegar is not all that effective or useful...