Outdoors

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal...

For proper shade, safety and protection, you need the best patio umbrella for your cherished outdoor space. The fabric,...

Our backyard fire pit ideas will have you making s'mores every night this season.

Mulch can tidy up a garden bed, prevent weeds and help retain moisture. But is it safe for your dog?

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

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

Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

While they definitely attract butterflies, these shrubs do pose potential problems. Find out whether butterfly bush is right for your...

Whether you enjoy flowers, herbs or other easy-to-grow plants, here are 12 ways to recycle and reuse stuff you'd probably...

Although hostas aren't generally fickle to begin with, some are easier to grow than others. Here are eight low-care beauties...

Don't let the sun drive you off your deck or patio. Take back your outdoor space with one of these...

From better potting mix to saying no to pesticides, improve your yard with this gardener's dozen.

If you want to protect your pet, an invisible fence is a great choice. Here's the best invisible fence for...

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and...

Considering an invisible fence to protect your pet, but need more information? Here's how they work, ballpark costs and potential...

After almost 50 years of exposure to the sun, snow and rain, every exterior surface of this camper needed...

Whether you're going for a professionally-landscaped look or doing a quick clean-up before those summer graduation parties and backyard BBQs,...

These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.

It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...

Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...

The ultimate easy chair: Easy to build, easy to tote, easy to set up and store.

Weeds can originate anywhere, but often they sprout close to home. Here are some ways to keep neighboring weeds from...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

Glass yogurt jars are perfect to use as succulent pots, and they make great DIY gifts!

The swing set in the backyard is an indelible childhood memory for many of us. This sturdy and easy-to-assemble swing...

For plants, soil is the great provider — their source for moisture and nutrients. See why topsoil is tops for...

To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.

Here's how to amend your soil's texture, pH and nutrients to maximize garden growth.

Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.