Landscaping

Have a bland backyard and a free weekend? We'll show you how to update your outdoor space for fun and...

Pruning a tree is a lot easier if you have the right tools. Here's everything you need to know about...

Cool down your house in summer and maximize your air conditioner's efficiency. These trees will quickly throw some shade your...

Learn more about these versatile and powerful digging tools here.

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...

Have a sunny spot where you could use a bright splash of color? Start with these 10 popular sun-loving perennials.

Add ambiance, color and fragrance to your pool surroundings. These plants help make any poolscape attractive and inviting.

Dwarf trees offer beauty and edible fruit without taking up much yard space. Learn what dwarf trees are and discover...

Take advantage of a steep or hilly yard with these gorgeous landscaping ideas.

With their big, bold blooms and an appreciation for afternoon shade, hydrangeas are a well-loved showstopper. Here's how to care...

Magnolia trees feature spectacular spring flowers, beautiful leaves and are easy to care for. See if one of the 200...

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

Spruce up your landscape! With cold-weather hardiness, evergreen beauty and a range of sizes and shapes, there's a spruce tree...

Potted plants add interest, color and height to your outdoor space. Check out these chic Instagramable ideas for landscaping with...

The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display. Here's how...

The "comeback kid" of lawn weeds, purslane weed frustrates with its wily ability to bounce back just when you think...

Looking for the best small plants for landscaping? Here are some ideas that will have your yard looking good from...

Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it thrives in...

Mixing plants of varying sizes and textures is an easy way to add visual interest to any yard.

From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.

The Japanese maple tree boasts year-round beauty with a wide range of colors. Considering adding one of these trees to...

Sometimes, even the pros get a little lost when it comes to how or when to fertilize their golf courses,...

These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...

Whether you're looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or just want to bring some...

Not every project has to be big (or extremely expensive) to add value to your home. These done-in-a-weekend projects, for...

These playful colors, sophisticated greens and pleasing textures make gorgeous designs with eye-catching flower borders.

Keep these considerations in mind before deciding when to cut grass for the first time in spring.

Readers captured energetic birds zipping through their gardens. These nectar-rich blooms keep them buzzing back for more.

We address the age-old dilemma of whether to cut wet grass or wait until it dries.