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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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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 one of these common perennial garden mistakes.

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!

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...

How to Save Your Grass From Summer Heat

Summer heat can wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to keep your grass growing...

How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)

Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest...

Stuff We Love: Yard Maintenance

Make some green while keeping it green with this lineup of pro yard tools from...

Do it right, do it yourself!

7 Tick Repellents That Work (Plus 2 That Might Not)

Ticks are most active during warmer months and can carry debilitating diseases, so it's important...

11-Year-Old Mowing Lawns to Raise Money for Social Justice

Meet Jack, a young boy giving up the money from his summer job to support...

How to Choose Composite Decking

Simplify shopping for composite decking by weighing the importance of seven key issues, among them...

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