11 Essentials for Your Spring Maintenance Checklist
These jobs are best done during warm months, so make them part of your regular spring home maintenance routine.
Xeriscape Gardening: Growing Plants With Less Water
Save water and still have a beautiful garden!
Keep rodents and pests out of your garden containers
A few small additions in the beginning can go a long way.
Getting the Kinks Out: Finding a Garden Hose that Actually Works
I'm on a quest for the perfect garden hose.
Setting up a New Garden: Choose the Right Site
Spring has sprung, and if you're thinking about setting up a brand new garden, here are some tips to get...
Drip Irrigation for Vegetables
Learn how to get stress-free vegetable garden irrigation.
How to Build a Deck: Prevent Rot at the Patio Door
Plan on building a deck?
Five Easy Ways to Reduce Yard Work
Make yardwork less of a chore with these tips.
Fall Lawn Care: Keep a Healthy Yard Through Winter
Lawn care tips you need to do in winter.
Entrance Gates: Replacement Tips
How to create a sturdy gate for your fence.
Sharpening Knives, Scissors and Tools
13 expert sharpening tips and tools to make the job easier - no more dull DIY and garden tools!
11 Tips for a Lush Lawn
Use these tips to have the best lawn in the neighborhood!
Garden Shed Illustrations and Materials List
These illustrations and this materials list are a part of the Garden Shed that appeared in the July/August, 2008 issue...
How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder
Backyard birdwatchers share their tried-and-true tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers.
6 Most Common Types of Maple Trees
Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.
9 Best Garden Hose Reels of 2022
Whether you tend an acre plot or a tiny vegetable patch, garden hose reels keep your yard neat and tidy...
How Can You Reuse and Repurpose Dry Leaves?
Instead of tossing them, turn dry leaves into free fertilizer, mulch, bird refuges and more.
Lawn Winterization Guide: What to Know
The days may be growing shorter, but the list of lawn and garden chores only seems to grow longer in...
How To Plan and Build a Deck
Family Handyman editor Mike Berner walks you through the process of building a deck from concept to finishing touches.
10 Best Plants that Bloom in the Winter
Give your home's landscaping a pop of color even during the dark, dreary months of winter. These winter blooming plants...
The Best Outdoor TV to Upgrade Your Backyard or Patio
Find the best outdoor TV for alfresco entertaining—perfect for watching sports, hosting movie nights or binging a favorite show.
Earn up to 50 Carhartt Bucks When You Shop Carhartt Gear
Refresh your performance gear wardrobe and earn Carhartt Bucks at the same time! Shop for all your favorites during this...
Best Flowers for Bees
Help the pollinators around your home by planting flowers for bees, many of which are easy to grow and low...
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter in Two Days
For a healthy spring landscape, spend a fall weekend winterizing your yard.
10 Tips on How To Protect Outdoor Furniture
Learn how to protect your outdoor furniture so you can enjoy it for multiple seasons. We talked to the experts...
What Happens To Leaves During Winter?
Understanding the purpose of winter leaves can create a healthier lawn, while giving soil and wildlife a boost.
The 6 Types of Soil For Your Garden
Gardening is just as much about cultivating your soil as it is cultivating your plants. Here's a look at the...
Privacy Fence Toppers: What to Know Before You Buy
If you're looking to refresh rather than replace your fence, or you just need more privacy, fence toppers might be...