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Whether you are planting flowers in the garden, adding a water feature to the yard or just need to mow the grass, Family Handyman covers all your outdoor needs.

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Guide to Choosing the Best Outdoor Curtains

Create an intimate open-air space with outdoor curtains, a stylish solution for adding privacy and shade to your patio, pergola or pavilion.

What to Know About Tree Swings

A symbol of carefree play, tree swings can be dangerous if not installed properly. Add...

Innovative and Safe Sidewalk Salt Alternatives

Clearing ice from your sidewalk is important for your safety and that of others. Salt...

Where to Store Your RV for the Winter

If you want to store your camper for the winter, you've got a few options,...

What to Know About RV Water Filters

If you own an RV with a water system, understanding RV water filters and how...

How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses

With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose....

7 Gardening Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Perennial Plants

Your flower beds aren't living up to that gardening magazine ideal? You may be making...

Best Outdoor TVs for 2020

A high-quality outdoor TV can turn your backyard in your family's favorite hangout spot.

Why Are There Mushrooms In My Lawn?

Find out why there are mushrooms in your grass and how to treat them.

Annuals vs. Perennials — What’s the Difference?

Planning to grow a flower garden? Learn definitions to the common gardening terms you need...

How Do I Repair Dry Grass?

Dry grass can test the patience of any homeowner. Identifying the cause and following these...

What Are Fairy Rings and Why Are They in My Grass?

Learn how to recognize and eliminate those pesky fairy rings.

Don’t Grow These Vegetables Next to Each Other

Some plants compete for nutrients or space, or they attract damaging insects or fungus. Here...

8 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Hummingbird Nectar

To attract Mother Nature's version of the hovercraft and keep them coming back, avoid these...

11 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Hostas

Hostas are a beloved go-to shade plant, but their care is often taken for granted....

This is the Most Efficient Way to Mow the Grass

You want your lawn to look good, but you don't want to spend a lot...

How to Build Stronger Retaining Walls

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.

Stuff We Love: Garden Hand Tools

Make your gardening chores a breeze with these three tools that get the green thumbs-up.

10 Deck Furniture Ideas for 2020

Head outside and soak up the beautiful weather this season with these deck furniture ideas...

Deals We Love: Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Get some high fidelity on the go with these two smart and resilient outdoor speakers.

9 Ways to Protect Your Deck or Patio From Summer Heat

Your deck or patio needs protection from the sun, just like you. Here are nine...

The 6 Most Common Plant Problems Solved

The plant doctor is in!

Do it right, do it yourself!

11 Tacky Lawn Ornaments That Need to Stay In Storage

These lawn ornaments had a good run. Some of them were even funny when they...

14 Picnic Tables You Have to See to Believe!

Whether you want to buy or DIY, these picnic tables will give you plenty of...

10 Fast-Growing Plants That Maximize Curb Appeal

Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a...

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