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  • Male hands checking the underside of a lawn mower

    Do This Crucial Step Before Lawn Care To Protect Your Mower Blades

    If you’re unlucky, skipping this step before mowing could cause your lawn mower blades to dull more quickly or develop rust — here’s what to know.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 50 min ago Read More
  • A person installs permeable paver stones for a patio

    How To Choose The Best Eco-Friendly Patio Alternative For Your Backyard

    If you want your patio to feel like a haven both for yourself and local wildlife, consider an alternative to concrete that offers benefits in your backyard.

    By Lauren LaMore 2 hours ago Read More
  • a backyard oasis with a pool, greenery, fences, and table

    If You Want Your Backyard To Look Like An Oasis, Then Try This Landscaping Style

    The most welcoming backyards often have one thing in common: spaces designed for everyday living. One landscaping style brings comfort and structure outdoors.

    By Nancy Schaffer 5 hours ago Read More
  • Friends having dinner in a yard with lights

    Amazon Has A Multi-Colored Solution That Lights Up Your Yard

    If you want to make your yard more enjoyable to hang out in at night, lighting is key. This Amazon product can provide a soft glow without the need for wiring.

    By Kyle Schurman 6 hours ago Read More
  • A person cutting long grass with a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Budget-Friendly Solution From Amazon

    Keeping your lawn mower blades sharp can be a hassle, but with this affordable tool, you can get the job done at home in a matter of minutes.

    By Bob Beacham 19 hours ago Read More
  • A two-tiered fountain inside a garden

    Not Fountains Or Pools: The Serene Water Feature Idea To Add Visual Interest To Your Yard

    Adding a water feature can quickly transform an outdoor space, as well as attract new pollinators. This particular feature uses an underground reservoir.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 24 hours ago Read More
  • A kneeling man touches the grass of his lawn

    Your Cool-Season Grass Fertilizer Guide For The Lushest Lawn

    While many people see advice for fertilizing grass as universal, whether you have cool-season or warm-season grass makes a huge difference in its care needs.

    By Nancy Schaffer 1 day ago Read More
  • A gardener holds dark, finished compost in their hands above a metal bucket as they apply it to a garden bed.

    The Lesser Known Scrap To Add To Compost — It's Not Corn Husks Or Coffee Grounds

    There's some common household waste, which you sweep up from corners and under furniture, that you may be sadly trashing instead of turning into plant food.

    By Nancy Schaffer 2 days ago Read More
  • A family grilling and playing around in their backyard

    23 Patio & Paver Trends That Are Taking Over In 2026 (So Far)

    2026 came with a lot of new and even some revived outdoor landscaping trends. Here are the ones we've noticed taking over homeowners' patios so far.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman wearing white gloves and a sun hat touches a strawberry plant while working in her garden.

    The One Thing You Need To Do With Your Summer Garden In July

    With spring activity over, it might seem like there's nothing left to do in the garden by midsummer. However, your plants need protection from the heat.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 2 days ago Read More
  • Gravel driveway with weeds

    Get Rid Of Weeds 10x Faster In Your Gravel Driveway With An Amazon Find That's Chemical-Free

    Pulling weeds by hand isn't your only option. One simple tool makes clearing gravel driveways faster while avoiding the need for traditional herbicides.

    By Katy Willis 3 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a carpenter bee flying up to wood structure

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Using A Zesty Essential Oil

    Carpenter bees might be welcome in your garden, but not in your walls, deck, or wood fence. This energizing essential oil will motivate them to find a new home.

    By R. A. Fletcher 3 days ago Read More
  • Different landscaping materials displayed in a hardware store.

    Not Gravel, Not Stone: This Eco-Friendly Patio Alternative Also Costs Less To Install

    Gravel is an affordable, flexible patio material, but there's an option that's even cheaper and nicer looking. Plus, it's soft underfoot and compostable.

    By Catherine Nyorani 5 days ago Read More
  • A man with a hardhat and a clipboard inspects an old wooden fence that needs to be removed.

    Not Vinyl, Not Chainlink: The Fence Alternative That'll Add A Rustic Touch

    Looking for a rustic fence material? Modern vinyl or cheap chainlink just isn't going to cut it, but this whimsical living fence might just do the trick.

    By Nina Phillips 5 days ago Read More
  • A backyard with lawn and trees and no lights at dusk.

    Not Lanterns Or String Lights: The Chic Landscaping Solution That Brightens Your Yard

    There are only so many lanterns you can hang to brighten a patio. Instead, fill those dark corners of your yard with this brightening landscaping material.

    By Nancy Schaffer 5 days ago Read More
  • A Ryobi hedge trimmer on top of a garden hedge

    13 Highly-Rated Ryobi Finds Worth Buying For Summer

    From pruning hedges to mowing your lawn, these well-reviewed and highly-rated Ryobi tools can take some of the sweaty labor out of summer yard maintenance.

    By Daniel Warden 5 days ago Read More
  • A stone retaining wall with various shrubs planted on either side

    Not Honeysuckle Or Mandevilla: The Shrub Hummingbirds Love That Looks Good On Retaining Walls

    This hummingbird-attracting shrub is compact enough not to disturb retaining walls, yet has a spreading habit that will make the wall much more attractive.

    By Ellen Douglas 6 days ago Read More
  • Turfgrass being removed from lawn by heavy machinery

    5 Best Lawn Solutions For Curb Appeal That Aren't Grass

    A green, grassy lawn is not the only path to great curb appeal. Try these 5 landscaping ideas that lend themselves to stunning and eco-friendly displays.

    By Katharine Hansen 6 days ago Read More
  • A man stands on his concrete block patio contemplating what to do with his lawn in his backyard.

    Lawn Trends Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

    In the 2020s, lawn trends have seen a dramatic shift from the manicured turf of the past into more eco-friendly, resource-efficient designs.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 6 days ago Read More
  • Hand pointing at the blade attached to the underside of a lawn mower

    Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades With A Simple Drill Attachment

    This drill attachment is made from an extremely hard mineral that ranks second only to diamond on the Mohs scale. You can sharpen your blade in minutes.

    By Sophie Pell 6 days ago Read More
  • A person in bibs and rubber boots using a powerwasher on a driveway with plants and a fence.

    2 Concrete Driveway Cleaners To Avoid At All Costs (& More Reliable Alternatives To Try)

    Old or unsealed concrete driveways are porous, so they are easily stained by oil or mold. DIY cleaning is possible, but only if you use the right product.

    By R. A. Fletcher 7 days ago Read More
  • A person holds a stylus while designing a new patio on a tablet.

    Goodbye Concrete: The Long-Lasting Patio Alternative That Looks Good

    Concrete patios are affordable, but they're also pretty high-maintenance. Instead, clad your patio in an ancient material that's as attractive as it is durable.

    By Camille Moore 8 days ago Read More
  • A gardener prepares a garden bed to install edging.

    Ditch Plastic Edging: This Natural Material Is More Reliable And Won't Break The Bank

    Plastic edging might be cheap, but it's also not very eco-friendly. Switch to a timber product that's good-looking, durable, and naturally bug-resistant.

    By Catherine Nyorani 8 days ago Read More
  • A person installs white water pipes and metal fittings along the outside of a brick walled house.

    How To Protect Your Pipes From The Blistering Summer Heat

    You probably know to protect water pipes from the cold, but did you know the hot summer sun can cause damage, too? Prepare your pipes or expect pricey repairs.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • Person actively mowing their tall lawn in an arching pattern

    Not Stripes Or Diamonds: The Mowing Pattern To Try For A Bold Lawn That Stands Out

    Lawn stripes are dull and diamonds are complicated. There's one pattern that strikes a happy medium between simplicity and a luxury aesthetic that you can try.

    By Nina Phillips 8 days ago Read More
  • A modern home with a stamped concrete driveway

    Ditch Traditional Cement For An Eco-Friendly Alternative That Looks Good & Lasts A Long Time

    Some people don't know cement production wastes energy and contributes CO2. This greener alternative could offer the same look and benefits without the harm.

    By Bob Beacham 8 days ago Read More
  • A man using an aerating machine on a lawn

    Ditch Traditional Lawn Aerators: There's A Cheaper Option Sitting In Your Shed Already

    If you need to aerate a compacted lawn but can't justify buying a machine for a yearly task, this common garden tool you likely already own can do double duty.

    By Bob Beacham 8 days ago Read More
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