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  • A person carefully laying a concrete paver into place

    This Simple Concrete Paver Technique Transforms Your Garden Into A Playful Checkerboard Pattern

    Give your garden a unique checkerboard pattern with concrete pavers. However, instead of creating the look with interchanging colors, we're using plants.

    By Baylee Bunce 3 hours ago Read More
  • A few birds enjoying a traditional birdbath in a garden.

    Goodbye Traditional Birdbaths: The Cheaper DIY With Natural Elegance

    Feel like boring concrete or metal pedestal birdbaths are the only option? Think again! This bath is made with concrete and something foraged from your garden.

    By Annette Hird 12 hours ago Read More
  • retaining wall with garden

    Plant This Winter-Blooming Shrub Near Retaining Walls For A Boost In Erosion Control

    Erosion can be inevitable depending on where you live, but this shrub, combined with a retaining wall, can slow the speed.

    By Megan Newton 21 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener patting mulch in bed surrounded by rubber edging.

    Better Looking Than Rubber: The Sustainable Material For Your Garden Edging

    Rubber may seem like the easiest option for edging, but this material lasts much longer and offers a neater, more interesting look — here’s what to know.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 23 hours ago Read More
  • person holding aerator plug

    Using Manual Lawn Aerators Doesn't Have To Be Hard: The Easy-To-Use Home Depot Tool

    With an auto-eject feature and a design that increases comfort, this Home Depot find can help you aerate your lawn faster and prevent slips while you work.

    By Megan Newton 1 day ago Read More
  • A sprinkler watering a lawn

    Control Your Irrigation System At Your Fingertips With A Wi-Fi Enabled Find From Lowe's

    Fussing with your irrigation system is annoying, but so is wasting water on a rainy day. With this smart timer, you can control everything from your phone.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • a person removing the blades of a lawn mower

    Easily Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A $12 Solution From Amazon

    There are multiple ways you can sharpen lawn mower blades, but if you want to keep things simple, consider purchasing this $12 tool from Amazon.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • A person wearing jeans lifts a trowel out of a pan full of concrete.

    He Uses Concrete To Make A One-Of-A-Kind Bubbling Fountain

    Water features are arguably the best way to add relaxing ambiance outdoors. Think you don't have the money for one? This DIY project will change your mind.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman sits on the porch of her home in the evening.

    She Turns Birch Bark Into A Creative Way To Light Up Your Porch

    Birch bark has been used in crafts for centuries, and now you can bring its rustic charm to your porch lighting by using it to adorn some affordable spotlights.

    By Shannon Severson 2 days ago Read More
  • A person using their foot to push an aerator into the ground to punch out holes

    Move On From Subpar Lawn Aerators: The Amazon Find Made For Deeper Work

    This lawn aerator on Amazon has all the features you’d expect, but there are a few surprising ones too, like its weight capacity and manual operation.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
  • Man using a hand aerator in the garden to punch out holes

    Forget Manual Lawn Aerators: This Tool Has A Universal Hitch That Attaches To Most Riding Mowers

    Avoid the strain of using an exhausting manual aerator on your lawn, and resolve your compact soil with an convenient aeration tool you can tow on your mower.

    By Aleem Ahmad 2 days ago Read More
  • Rusty lawn mower blades and deck

    Not STA-BIL: The Heavy-Duty Spray To Help Protect Mower Blades From Rust

    This product creates a heavy-duty waxy coating that can protect mower blades from rust for up to several years, making it a great alternative to STA-BIL.

    By Bob Beacham 3 days ago Read More
  • A person walks down a poorly lit garden path at dusk.

    Goodbye Outdoor String Lights — Brighten Garden Paths With A Glow-In-The-Dark Solution

    A lit-up walkway is a safe walkway, whether it's in the front or back yard. If your string lights are looking tatty, replace them with this off-grid solution.

    By Masie O'Toole 3 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding running hose, watering lawn

    What Happens If You Don't Water After Using Lawn Aerators?

    Lawn aeration offers plenty of benefits, but skipping post-aeration watering will ruin your hard work. Here's why water is vital for your newly aerated lawn.

    By Heather Ayer 3 days ago Read More
  • Flat tire of vintage riding lawn mower

    Why Do My Lawn Mower Tires Keep Going Flat?

    If your lawn mower tire keeps going flat, your first thought might be a puncture. However, there are several other reasons a tire could go flat, such as these.

    By Aleem Ahmad 3 days ago Read More
  • Person using a manual edging tool on a landscape border

    Break Up With Your Manual Lawn Edger: Upgrade To An Electric Solution

    Keeping grass neatly separated from driveways and garden beds takes effort. One motorized tool offers a practical upgrade, though it won't suit every yard.

    By Kyle Schurman 4 days ago Read More
  • A person chooses a terracotta planter pot from a shelf in a garden center.

    Turn Old Clay Plant Pots Into A Stunning Backyard Water Feature

    Got some disused ceramic planters in the garden shed? Transform them into a tumbling tabletop fountain with the help of a water pump, sealant, and some stones.

    By Shannon Severson 4 days ago Read More
  • A person holds a shard from a broken terracotta pot in his gloved hand.

    Don't Toss Broken Terracotta Pots: Use Them As A Decorative Plant Topper

    Terracotta pots may be relatively cheap, but that's no reason to trash broken ones. Instead, grab a hammer and a towel to turn them into a useful, pretty mulch.

    By Lucas Coll 4 days ago Read More
  • A backyard with a garden path and beds in the process of being constructed.

    Swap Concrete Pavers: The Sustainable Material For Garden Paths

    With some options made out of recycled plastic, this low-maintenance, durable material is great for garden paths. Here's what to consider before swapping.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 days ago Read More
  • Stainless steel tines on a tow-behind lawn aerator

    Call It Quits On Manual Lawn Aerators: The Amazon Tool That Attaches To Mowers And Tractors

    While a manual lawn aerator may be cheaper, a tow-behind tool that attaches to mowers and tractors like this one from Amazon can make things faster and easier.

    By Kyle Schurman 4 days ago Read More
  • A person holds a bundle of string lights in their cupped hands.

    Add String Lights To Dollar Tree Pots For Enchanting Decor For Your Patio

    Bored with the big-bulbed bistro lights around your patio? Get cuter illumination with Dollar Tree string lights and a few plain ol' white plastic planters.

    By Annette Hird 5 days ago Read More
  • A gas-powered aerator in use on a lawn

    Ditch Single-Use Lawn Aerators: The Ryobi Tool That Also Dethatches Dead Grass

    If you're serious about having a beautiful lawn, you might have tools for both aerating and dethatching. However, with this Ryobi tool, you've got both in one.

    By Bob Beacham 5 days ago Read More
  • A woman is raking up old mulch around her home's foundation garden bed.

    When Is The Best Time To Remove Winter Mulch In Preparation For Spring?

    Added a thick layer of mulch to your garden beds to overwinter your plants? Great! Removing it at the right time in spring is crucial for optimal plant health.

    By Ellen Douglas 5 days ago Read More
  • Man inspecting a riding mower that isn't working

    Why Do Riding Lawn Mowers Lose Power When Cutting Thick Grass? (Plus How To Fix It)

    Is your lawn mower struggling through thick grass? Here's a checklist to get it cutting cleanly.

    By Kyle Schurman 7 days ago Read More
  • The weed killer aisle in a store stocked with different kinds of products

    The Toxic Ingredient In Many Brand-Name Weed Killers You May Not Have Known About

    Turns out commercial weed killers don't just poison waterways, one of their "inert" ingredients is also very toxic. Yet another reason to distrust them.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 7 days ago Read More
  • A brown mouse sitting on a pile of fallen leaves

    Are The Leaf Piles In Your Yard Attracting Rodents?

    You're trying to do the environmentally sound thing, or maybe you just haven't gotten around to getting rid of those leaves. Can they be helping rats and mice?

    By Kyle Schurman 8 days ago Read More
  • Man using a leaf blower to clean a yard

    How Long Can Gas Sit In Your Leaf Blower Before It Goes Bad?

    If that gas inside your leaf blower has been sitting for a while, you might be wondering when it's time to let it go. We've got the answers for you.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 8 days ago Read More
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