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Learn how to build and maintain outdoor structures with these projects, tips and ideas for sheds, fences, pergolas, arbors, storm shelters and tree houses.

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    9 Best Privacy Shrubs

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    10 Fast Growing Shrubs

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    10 Outdoor Garden Benches

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    10 Best Garden Water Features

    Update your outdoor space with one of these inspiring garden water features. You can build some of them yourself!


    How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

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    How to Build a Vertical Garden

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    8 Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas

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    How to Install an Egress Window

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    What To Consider When Buying a DIY Shed Kit

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    10 Types of Flowering Trees

    Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such...


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    10 Types of Flowers to Spruce Up Your Garden

    Brighten your landscape with fanciful types of flowers that offer vibrant color in spring, summer and fall.


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    10 Tips to Build a Better Concrete Sidewalk

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    You Should Dust Your Houseplants— Here’s Why

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    7 Houseplants That Don’t Require Drainage

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    Deciphering Tomato Plant Tags: What Do Those Codes Mean?

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    The 8 Best Ping Pong Tables for Your Home Game Room

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    What’s a Catio and Why Would I Want One?

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    The 10 Best Plants for an Indoor Herb Garden

    Once you have success with a few easy-to-grow indoor herbs, you'll start looking for more to grow and cook with!


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