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Master these techniques and you’ll be transforming your lawn and upping your home’s curb appeal in no time.

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How to Make Concrete House Numbers

Welcome visitors (and help out pizza delivery people) by creating these cool concrete house numbers for your front yard.


Space-Saving Trees for Today’s Smaller Gardens

Don't have room for a tree? You might be surprised at what is available these days. Check out these space-saving...


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How to Correct Soil PH

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What Is the Best Height to Cut Grass?

There is more to a healthy lawn than watering and fertilizing.


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Cutting Down a Tree

Felling a tree can be a dangerous, but you can do it safely if you think ahead and follow the...


How To Kill Weeds With Broadleaf Herbicide

Learn how to mix and apply concentrated broadleaf herbicide to eliminate pesky weeds in the yard.


10 Best Backyard Swimming Pools for the Home

There's nothing more soothing than jumping into cool, clear water on a hot day. In celebration of all things summer,...

10 Must-Have Items for a Picture-Perfect Backyard

You've got the backyard, but is it picture-perfect? Creating the perfect backyard can be as easy as completing a few...


11 Outdoor Project Ideas with Plans

Improve your outdoor spaces no matter your budget, time or skill level with these projects from The Family Handyman. Browse...


Top Ten Mower Safety Tips

Sure, you may know how to mow your yard so it looks like a professional baseball outfield, but do you...


5 Ways Smart Homeowners Deal With Fall Leaves

Fall cleanup tips to help you save time and work


Best Way to Control Weeds

Reduce your weeding chore the easy way, with organic mulch or a landscape fabric


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Easy Lawn Care Tips

Get a greener, healthier lawn with less work!


How to Prune a Tree

Prune branches without harming the tree.


How to Repair Curved Lawn Edging

Use longer lengths to make this repair look good


How to Remove Shrubs and Shrub Roots

The best way to remove shrubs, roots and all.

Inexpensive Landscaping for Attractive Entryways

Low cost ways to dress up your home


12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget

Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...


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11 Easy Hacks For Ice Removal

Winter ice around your home can be dangerous, so some preventative measures and a plan of attack can prevent slips...


Tips for a Weed Free Yard

Use these tips to banish weeds from your yard once and for all.


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11 Things You Should NOT Do With Your Fallen Leaves

If you don't want to annoy your neighbors, harm the environment or create a health risk, avoid these bad practices...

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12 Invasive Plants You Don’t Want In Your Yard

Got a problem with invasive plants in your yard? Learn which plants are a problem and how to stop them...


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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...


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How Much Soil Do I Need?

Estimating soil volume is easier than it sounds. All you need is this simple formula.