Outdoors
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.
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 first came out. Now, it's probably best to pack them up or replace them.
14 Picnic Tables You Have to See to Believe!
Whether you want to buy or DIY, these picnic tables will give you plenty of inspiration.
Stuff We Love: Yard Maintenance
Make some green while keeping it green with this lineup of pro yard tools from Ego.
What to Know About Invisible Fences
Considering an invisible fence to protect your pet, but need more information? Here's how they work, ballpark costs and potential...
10 Ideas for Growing an Edible Landscape
Incorporate tasty fruits, herbs and vegetables into edible home landscaping.
10 Invasive Plants You Should Get Out of Your Garden Now
Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...
5 Ways to Keep Your Neighbor’s Weeds Out of Your Yard
Weeds can originate anywhere, but often they sprout close to home. Here are some ways to keep neighboring weeds from...
3 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Yard Waste
Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.
12 Easy Plants to Bolster Backyard Landscaping
They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 12 garden superstars that don't take a...
How to Build a DIY Tree Swing
Looking for an easy kids' swing to add to a tree in your yard? All you need is some rope,...
10 Unusual Landscape Borders
Draw interest in your garden with these unique landscaping borders. Many are repurposed materials, which means money savings, too!
Sprinkler Repair: How to Unclog Sprinklers
Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily
10 Benefits of a Healthy Yard
You can reduce stress, improve your mood, and increase your bottom line by creating a healthy yard. Here are 10...
Restore a Weedy & Patchy Lawn
Work a little, water a lot — and then enjoy!
10 Shrubs You’ll Regret Planting
Some are garden thugs, others are maintenance hogs or one-hit wonders. Don't bother planting these shrubs.
Landscaping: Tips for Your Backyard
Adding walls and paths to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a collection of pro building tricks...
Here’s Why Burning Leaves Is a Bad Idea
Burning leaves might be the most convenient way to get rid of fallen leaves from your lawn. But that doesn't...
Turn Your Fall Leaves into Free Mulch and Compost
Use fall leaves to improve soil, make free mulch and expand your garden beds.
When You Can Officially Stop Cutting Your Lawn
Learn when the proper time is for you to quit mowing your lawn. It might be later than you think....
7 Ways to Prepare Your Lawn for the Fall
Learn the best ways to prep your lawn for fall.
How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging
Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...
How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips
Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...
10 Pretty Purple Flowers That’ll Make Your Garden Pop
Add a splash of purple to your landscape with some bountiful blooms. Whether you're looking for annuals or perennials, here...
How to Hide an Air Conditioner: 9 Clever Ways
As long as you don't block the air flow and you make sure the AC unit is accessible, covering that...
10 Essential Things You Need to Do to Your Lawn Right Now
With summer barbecues and other outdoor parties in full swing, you want your lawn looking its best. Check out these...
Palm Tree Landscaping Tips for Warm Climate Dwellers
If you're dreaming of a lush, exotic garden, no tropical look is complete without palms. Here's how you can use...
Our Favorite Flower Bed Ideas for Full Sun
You can have a beautiful garden without a lot of work. As proof, here are 10 flower bed ideas for...
Eye-Catching Raised Flower Bed Ideas
Raised flower beds are a great option, no matter what your outdoor space looks like. Raised bed gardening is not...
Low-Maintenance Flower Bed Tips
These tips will help you make a beautiful garden with showy, low-maintenance flowers and ground covers.
12 Lawn Care Products from QVC That’ll Spruce Up Your Yard
Make the neighbors jealous with these outstanding lawn care products.