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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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    How To Grow Onions From Seeds

    Growing onions from seed is a great way to discover new varieties. It's so easy it will boost your seed-sowing confidence.

    Kill Your Yard’s Pests with the Wondercide Flea and Tick Spray

    Bugs bugging you? Check out the Wondercide Flea and Tick Yard Spray to eradicate your lawn's pesky visitors. 


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    10 Fast Growing Shrubs

    No need to wait years for a return on your investment. These shrubs will develop true size and presence in...


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    Which Natural Weed Killers Will Work Best for You?

    We talk with an expert about healthier choices for humans and the environment.


    Reporting for Duty: The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy

    The Cub Cadet Riding Mower offers long-lasting, quality performance at a budget-friendly price.

    Power King Chipper Shredder: A Beast of a Chipper

    The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a...


    Dethatcher vs. Lawn Sweeper: What’s the Difference?

    Dethatcher vs lawn sweeper: Which one do you need to get your lawn in shape? The answer can save you...

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    12 Shrubs for Full Sun

    If your garden is full of sun, many great shrubs will love it, producing fabulous flowers and interesting berries.


    This Hack Will Instantly Elevate Your Fake House Plants

    Your faux plants can look so much prettier! This TikToker shows you how to make fake plants look real with...


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    10 Best Evergreen Shrubs

    Evergreen shrubs can add year-round beauty to your yard and garden. Which type will you plant this spring?


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    30 Types of Weeds and How to ID Them

    Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to...

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    What Is a Keystone Plant and How Does It Support Wildlife?

    Keystone plants nurture an incredible amount of bird, insect and wildlife diversity. Here's why these ecosystem heroes should be in...


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    How To Convert Your Lawn and Garden To Be Organic

    Organic lawn care might seem overwhelming, but it's actually pretty simple and affordable to convert your yard or garden. Here's...


    The 5 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

    Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.


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    If Mushrooms Are Growing in Your Lawn, This Is What It Means

    Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains why mushrooms sprout on your lawn and trees and what to do about them.


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    12 Best White Flowers for Your Garden

    White flowers are great for brightening up a garden, especially at night when they seem to glow in the moonlight.

    Amazon’s Affordable, Portable Greenhouse Protects Plants All Winter

    This wallet-friendly, highly-rated, portable greenhouse on Amazon will keep all of your plants safe from frost and furry...


    14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season

    Decorating with Christmas plants and flowers is a great holiday tradition to start or continue in your home.


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    10 Easiest Plants To Overwinter

    Overwintering tender annuals and tropical plants is a great way to keep your favorites from one season to the next.


    How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

    Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available...


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    What Your Hydrangeas Can Tell You About Your Soil

    Hydrangeas are beautiful perennials that come in a variety of hues. But did you know their color can give you...


    How Much Fall Garden Cleanup Is Really Necessary?

    We know that overdoing fall garden cleanup can destroy insect habitats, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your gardens...


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    Make a Tiny Oasis in Your Backyard with the Coolaroo Shade Sail

    Here's an easy and inexpensive way to throw some shade in your yard or campsite.


    Can You Really Use Ladybugs To Get Aphids Off Your Plants?

    We love ladybugs for a good reason. They eat those nasty aphids that are sucking the life out of our...


    Here’s a Simple Hack to Stop Invasive Plants from Taking Over Your Garden

    Keep spreading plants from choking out the rest of your garden.

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    Spend More Time Outdoors with This Chemical-Free Mosquito Repellent

    We tried this chemical-free flying insect trap to limit the number of irritating mosquito bites we endured. Here's what we...


    Help Vines Grow Upward With This Viral TikTok Hack

    This simple houseplant TikTok hack is blowing up the internet. Does it actually work? I tried it out on my...


    From the Beach to the Backyard, Take This Sunshade Everywhere You Go

    Beat the sun everywhere you go with this Family Handyman Approved portable sunshade.


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    Cut Through Yard Work with This Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw

    Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.


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    Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

    Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.


    10 Types of Japanese Maples

    There are hundreds of types of Japanese maples, one more colorful and graceful than the next. Here are 10 of...