Category: Lawn & Garden

If you plan to set up a place for feeding birds in winter, follow these tips to make sure it's a healthy (and accessible) setup.

Sure, raking leaves is a chore, but it will be less taxing if you learn how to do it efficiently and safely-and try to have some fun while you're at it.

If you like to keep birds fed, chances are you'll also see other uninvited guests stealing seed. Drive out any squirrels in bird feeders with these 10 tips.

Who knew that mulching leaves is better for lawn health than raking? Now you'll be able to spend your fall mornings sipping cider instead of bagging leaves.

Looking for the best chainsaw? Read our take on what the market has to offer for harvesting lumber and landscaping, all vetted by handy homeowners.

To rid your yard of autumn leaves without picking up a rake, take a stroll through this guide to find the best leaf vacuum for you and your property.

If you are choosing a patio heater to prolong your enjoyment of outdoor living areas, these tips can help you identify a product that suits the needs of your family.

Select the best leaf blower for your yard, and you'll breeze through fall maintenance. Here, all you need to know-plus the top 5 models.

Learn the shopping tips on materials, weight, handle length, and functionality to ensure you get the best leaf rake for your yard duty.

You'll keep houseplants happy when you know how to tell when to repot a plant. Nail down the timing and repotting process with the advice in this guide.

A DIY deck repair can solve most common problems. Just keep these tips in mind-and know when to call in a pro to assess the damage.

Whether you're preparing to camp or host a tailgate, use these shopping tips and top recommendations to select the best portable grill for your BBQ needs.

There's nothing like enjoying a summer's day outside and in the shade. Equip your outdoor space with the best patio umbrella based on these recommendations.

The ideal amount of water depends on grass, season, sprinklers, and weather, but we have a cheat sheet. Learn exactly how long to water your lawn here.

Yellow patches of grass that brown and die are common examples of chinch bug damage. Learn how to remove the pest and keep it from re-infesting your lawn.

If you have any experience with home improvement, you need no convincing about the strengths of concrete as a building material. Sleek and attractive as granite or marble but a fraction of the cost, concrete is durable, economical, and DIY-friendly, perfect for constructing outdoor features, patios, and even furniture and decorative pieces. With concrete mixes from Quikrete-a company that…

Consider these 6 shopping and setup factors before you purchase and install an affordable (and farmhouse-trendy) stock tank pool.

Many homeowners strive to enjoy their outdoor space for as long as weather permits, sitting out on the porch, cooking on the patio, or playing lawn games. Any of these activities, though, tend to go better when you can see where you're going and what you're doing-which can be a tall order after the sun…

Find the right technique for repairing a driveway that's old and run down-asphalt, concrete, or gravel-to restore your home's curb appeal.

Treat your hardscape with the best driveway sealer to protect it from freeze/thaw cycles, chemicals, and harsh UV rays. See our 6 top-rated picks here.