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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.

How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses

With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose. Here are a few tips to help you avoid buying a new hose every spring.

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...

Annuals vs. Perennials — What’s the Difference?

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

Don’t Grow These Vegetables Next to Each Other

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

11 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Hostas

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

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.

The 6 Most Common Plant Problems Solved

The plant doctor is in!

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 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...

Must-Have Boots for Working in the Garden This Summer

Have lots of garden and yard work to get done this season? Give your feet...

Your Guide to 7 Veggie-Harvest Times

Veggie harvest times vary based on temperature and growing conditions.

7 Ways to Conserve Water in the Garden

Follow these steps to use water smartly and still keep your plants happy and healthy.

Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?

Woodpeckers serve an important role in controlling insects. Here's what you can do to keep...

How to Dry and Store Garden Herbs

Stock your pantry with home-dried herbs and save money at the grocery store. Here's how.

How Heat and Humidity Impact Outdoor Plants

If your garden is struggling in high heat or humidity, you may need to consider...

How to Get Rid of the 10 Worst Garden Insects

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect...

Why Plants are Perfect Housewarming Gifts (and 5 Great Ones to Give!)

Houseplants help transform a new house into a home. Here are five reasons to give...

Is Mulch Safe for Dogs to Eat?

Mulch can tidy up a garden bed, prevent weeds and help retain moisture. But is...

Electrical Wiring: How to Run Power Anywhere

The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost

Can I Move a Bird’s Nest?

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how...

How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder

Backyard birdwatchers share their tried-and-true tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers.

Do it right, do it yourself!

What To Do If You Find a Bird’s Nest

Here’s what to do when you come face-to-beak with a feathered family.

The 10 Fastest-Growing Annuals From Seed

Get a jump-start on spring planting with the prettiest and fastest-growing annuals around.

10 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Forget

With all the seed buying and gardening that happens in spring, people forget that there...

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