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  • Contractors smoothing over a freshly poured concrete driveway

    Ditch Boring Gray Cement: The Alternative That'll Give Your Driveway An Upscale Look

    While it is quite a bit more expensive, this variation on plain gray cement is just enough of a change to give your home some serious curb appeal.

    By Annette Hird 4 hours ago Read More
  • A person with a lawnmower working through thick grass

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Budget-Friendly Solution From Home Depot

    A dull mower blade can make your lawn a dull view. This universal kit from Home Depot makes it easy to sharpen, balance, and tick that chore off your list.

    By Bob Beacham 5 hours ago Read More
  • A wheelbarrow full of soil and plants plus garden tools

    Ditch The Wheelbarrow: This Easy Solution From Amazon Makes Yard Maintenance 10x Easier

    Pushing a wheelbarrow across the yard is a chore in more ways than one. With this durable and dumpable cart, back-breaking labor can be a thing of the past.

    By Bob Beacham 10 hours ago Read More
  • driveway with various flowers incorporated in landscaping

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: Use An Herb Pollinators Love As Driveway Edging

    Swap bricks and pavers for this pollinator-friendly herb, which will not only brighten up your yard but help support bees, butterflies, and more.

    By Megan Newton 11 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener working in a flower bed with no edging

    Not Brick, Not Pavers: Amazon Has A Faux Iron Fence Driveway Edging Alternative

    If you're looking for an affordable and ornamental alternative to plain, expensive pavers, this product from Amazon could be just the solution you need.

    By Kyle Schurman 23 hours ago Read More
  • A bird playing in a bird bath with a blurred garden background

    Ditch Traditional Bird Baths For A Lowe's Find That Doubles As Adorable Garden Decor

    Traditional stone bird baths look beautiful in gardens, but they're not the only way to go. A bird bath can also add color and charming whimsy to a backyard.

    By Baylee Bunce 1 day ago Read More
  • Male hands checking the underside of a lawn mower

    Do This Crucial Step Before Lawn Care To Protect Your Mower Blades

    If you’re unlucky, skipping this step before mowing could cause your lawn mower blades to dull more quickly or develop rust — here’s what to know.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 day ago Read More
  • A person installs permeable paver stones for a patio

    How To Choose The Best Eco-Friendly Patio Alternative For Your Backyard

    If you want your patio to feel like a haven both for yourself and local wildlife, consider an alternative to concrete that offers benefits in your backyard.

    By Lauren LaMore 1 day ago Read More
  • a backyard oasis with a pool, greenery, fences, and table

    If You Want Your Backyard To Look Like An Oasis, Then Try This Landscaping Style

    The most welcoming backyards often have one thing in common: spaces designed for everyday living. One landscaping style brings comfort and structure outdoors.

    By Nancy Schaffer 1 day ago Read More
  • Friends having dinner in a yard with lights

    Amazon Has A Multi-Colored Solution That Lights Up Your Yard

    If you want to make your yard more enjoyable to hang out in at night, lighting is key. This Amazon product can provide a soft glow without the need for wiring.

    By Kyle Schurman 1 day ago Read More
  • A person cutting long grass with a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Budget-Friendly Solution From Amazon

    Keeping your lawn mower blades sharp can be a hassle, but with this affordable tool, you can get the job done at home in a matter of minutes.

    By Bob Beacham 2 days ago Read More
  • A two-tiered fountain inside a garden

    Not Fountains Or Pools: The Serene Water Feature Idea To Add Visual Interest To Your Yard

    Adding a water feature can quickly transform an outdoor space, as well as attract new pollinators. This particular feature uses an underground reservoir.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 days ago Read More
  • A kneeling man touches the grass of his lawn

    Your Cool-Season Grass Fertilizer Guide For The Lushest Lawn

    While many people see advice for fertilizing grass as universal, whether you have cool-season or warm-season grass makes a huge difference in its care needs.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener holds dark, finished compost in their hands above a metal bucket as they apply it to a garden bed.

    The Lesser Known Scrap To Add To Compost — It's Not Corn Husks Or Coffee Grounds

    There's some common household waste, which you sweep up from corners and under furniture, that you may be sadly trashing instead of turning into plant food.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • A family grilling and playing around in their backyard

    23 Patio & Paver Trends That Are Taking Over In 2026 (So Far)

    2026 came with a lot of new and even some revived outdoor landscaping trends. Here are the ones we've noticed taking over homeowners' patios so far.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman wearing white gloves and a sun hat touches a strawberry plant while working in her garden.

    The One Thing You Need To Do With Your Summer Garden In July

    With spring activity over, it might seem like there's nothing left to do in the garden by midsummer. However, your plants need protection from the heat.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 3 days ago Read More
  • Gravel driveway with weeds

    Get Rid Of Weeds 10x Faster In Your Gravel Driveway With An Amazon Find That's Chemical-Free

    Pulling weeds by hand isn't your only option. One simple tool makes clearing gravel driveways faster while avoiding the need for traditional herbicides.

    By Katy Willis 4 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a carpenter bee flying up to wood structure

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Using A Zesty Essential Oil

    Carpenter bees might be welcome in your garden, but not in your walls, deck, or wood fence. This energizing essential oil will motivate them to find a new home.

    By R. A. Fletcher 4 days ago Read More
  • Different landscaping materials displayed in a hardware store.

    Not Gravel, Not Stone: This Eco-Friendly Patio Alternative Also Costs Less To Install

    Gravel is an affordable, flexible patio material, but there's an option that's even cheaper and nicer looking. Plus, it's soft underfoot and compostable.

    By Catherine Nyorani 6 days ago Read More
  • A man with a hardhat and a clipboard inspects an old wooden fence that needs to be removed.

    Not Vinyl, Not Chainlink: The Fence Alternative That'll Add A Rustic Touch

    Looking for a rustic fence material? Modern vinyl or cheap chainlink just isn't going to cut it, but this whimsical living fence might just do the trick.

    By Nina Phillips 6 days ago Read More
  • A backyard with lawn and trees and no lights at dusk.

    Not Lanterns Or String Lights: The Chic Landscaping Solution That Brightens Your Yard

    There are only so many lanterns you can hang to brighten a patio. Instead, fill those dark corners of your yard with this brightening landscaping material.

    By Nancy Schaffer 6 days ago Read More
  • A Ryobi hedge trimmer on top of a garden hedge

    13 Highly-Rated Ryobi Finds Worth Buying For Summer

    From pruning hedges to mowing your lawn, these well-reviewed and highly-rated Ryobi tools can take some of the sweaty labor out of summer yard maintenance.

    By Daniel Warden 6 days ago Read More
  • A stone retaining wall with various shrubs planted on either side

    Not Honeysuckle Or Mandevilla: The Shrub Hummingbirds Love That Looks Good On Retaining Walls

    This hummingbird-attracting shrub is compact enough not to disturb retaining walls, yet has a spreading habit that will make the wall much more attractive.

    By Ellen Douglas 7 days ago Read More
  • Turfgrass being removed from lawn by heavy machinery

    5 Best Lawn Solutions For Curb Appeal That Aren't Grass

    A green, grassy lawn is not the only path to great curb appeal. Try these 5 landscaping ideas that lend themselves to stunning and eco-friendly displays.

    By Katharine Hansen 7 days ago Read More
  • A man stands on his concrete block patio contemplating what to do with his lawn in his backyard.

    Lawn Trends Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

    In the 2020s, lawn trends have seen a dramatic shift from the manicured turf of the past into more eco-friendly, resource-efficient designs.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 7 days ago Read More
  • Hand pointing at the blade attached to the underside of a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Simple Drill Attachment

    This drill attachment is made from an extremely hard mineral that ranks second only to diamond on the Mohs scale. You can sharpen your blade in minutes.

    By Sophie Pell 7 days ago Read More
  • A person in bibs and rubber boots using a powerwasher on a driveway with plants and a fence.

    2 Concrete Driveway Cleaners To Avoid At All Costs (& More Reliable Alternatives To Try)

    Old or unsealed concrete driveways are porous, so they are easily stained by oil or mold. DIY cleaning is possible, but only if you use the right product.

    By R. A. Fletcher 8 days ago Read More
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