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5 Best Wicker Patio Furniture Pieces for Outdoor Cozy Cottage Vibes

Bring a timeless look to your backyard, front porch or deck with our top picks for the best wicker patio furniture options.

The Best Greenhouse Kits on Sale for Helping Your Plants Thrive

No matter what space or budget you're working with, there's a greenhouse deal for you. Shop the 10 best, handpicked...


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Which Natural Weed Killers Will Work Best for You?

We talk with an expert about healthier choices for humans and the environment.


Reporting for Duty: The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy

The Cub Cadet Riding Mower offers long-lasting, quality performance at a budget-friendly price.


Power King Chipper Shredder: A Beast of a Chipper

The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a...

How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

Create a calming and relaxing environment right in your backyard with this modern water curtain.


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How to Build a Vertical Garden

Time to grow up with these plans for a vertical garden.

The 5 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.


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10 Easiest Plants To Overwinter

Overwintering tender annuals and tropical plants is a great way to keep your favorites from one season to the next.


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What Your Hydrangeas Can Tell You About Your Soil

Hydrangeas are beautiful perennials that come in a variety of hues. But did you know their color can give you...


Here’s a Simple Hack to Stop Invasive Plants from Taking Over Your Garden

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

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Cut Through Yard Work with This Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw

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


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Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

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


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...


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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...


A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...

10 Best Compost Tumblers

Keep food scraps and plant trimmings out of landfills by using a compost tumbler. Let us help you find the...


Buyer’s Guide To Outdoor Benches for Your Backyard

A properly placed outdoor bench evokes thoughts of pleasant days taking in the sights and sounds — even if you...


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Top 10 Best Flowers for Growing in Pots

Even if you have a small garden, deck or patio, you can still grow beautiful flowers! We found the best...


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Get Your Hands On Some Family Handyman Approved Hestra Job Duratan Flex Work Gloves

When headed outdoors to work on your spring projects, the first essential tool to reach for...


Should You Mulch in the Winter?

See if winter mulching is right for your garden.


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What To Know About Pine Needle Mulch

This sustainable mulch is great for rustic, natural landscape design.


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8 DIY Tree Care Tips

Tips from professional arborists for growing and maintaning the happiest trees, from planting to pruning.


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8 Lawn Mower Brands To Consider

Here are some of the most trusted brands of lawnmowers for DIYers, whether you have your first home with a...


How to Repair a Garden Hose

Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.

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If You See White Stuff on Your Mulch, This is What it Means

Don't let the icky appearance deceive you—that white stuff on mulch can be beneficial to your landscape.


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9 Best Trees To Grow in a Pot

Trees are a wonderful way to add vertical interest to the landscape. This can also be done on a smaller...


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7 Best Patio Trees for Shade

Here’s a list of ornamental trees in a variety of sizes to create shade for any patio.


4 Best Hedge Trimmer Attachments

Your hedge trimmer can do so much more. These attachments will add new functionality to this already useful tool.


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If You See Metal Wrapped Around a Tree, This Is What It Means

Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have...


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Tips On How To Stake a Tree

If you want your tree to grow big and strong, staking is a necessary practice that can provide tremendous benefits....