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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 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, a board and basic DIY skills.

Sprinkler Repair: How to Unclog Sprinklers

Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily

Restore a Weedy & Patchy Lawn

Work a little, water a lot — and then enjoy!

Landscaping: Tips for Your Backyard

Adding walls and paths to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a...

Turn Your Fall Leaves into Free Mulch and Compost

Use fall leaves to improve soil, make free mulch and expand your garden beds.

How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging

Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps 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...

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...

The Best Garden and Lawn Edging Ideas & Tips

Three simple, attractive, low-maintenance garden and lawn edging ideas to inspire.

Use Landscape Pins and Staples to Prevent Gaps in Your Garden’s Landscape Fabric

Stop landscape fabric from wandering

If My Lawn Turns Brown this Summer, What are the Best Ways to Make it Look Green Again Soon?

Why does grass turn brown in the summer? We'll show you some common causes of...

How to Turn an Empty Milk Jug Into a Watering Can

Can't find your watering can? Don't make your plants wait until you can buy a...

Replacing Broken Lawn Sprinkler Heads

It's pretty easy to damage a sprinkler head with your mower if the head sits...

How To Grow and Care for Hostas

Everyone with shade in their garden knows the value of hostas, but not everyone knows...

Ten Handy Lawn Mowing Tips

There are 'right' and 'wrong' ways to mow grass.

How To Buy Quality Lawn Seed

Reseeding is a job you can do in a weekend if you have an average-size...

How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps

Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.

Finding the Best Garden Hose

Perform an easy test right in the store!

How to Fix a Sprinkler System

Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.

A Paver Path that Grows

This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!

Build a Long-Lasting Block Retaining Wall

Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a...

17 Lawn Mysteries Explained (And How to Fix Them)

Get rid of your lawn eyesores with these tips.

Do it right, do it yourself!

Build a Beautiful Stone and Brick Backyard Patio

We'll tell you how to build a beautiful, durable patio

How to Prep for Sod Installation

Get your new lawn off to a fresh start in eight simple steps.

Saturday Morning Workshop: Outdoor Trestle Bench

Beautify your patio, deck or porch this summer with this attractive, easy-to-construct outdoor trestle bench.

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