Yard Maintenance

By Gabrielle Hondorp

The Easy-Care Ground Cover To Consider Planting If Your Grass Won't Stay Alive

Are you finding it impossible to keep your grass alive? Our expert provides Hunker information on a beautiful alternative that you should consider.

A hand digging up a small weed with a trowel from a gravel patch.

By Sharon Kong Perring

Keep Weeds From Growing In Gravel With An Easy DIY Remedy

If weeds are poking up through your gravel pathway, there's a DIY solution that is so easy to implement. Your yard will be weed-free again before you know it.

small hole in the dirt and grass in a backyard

By Jillian Chapman

The Best Way To Tell If The Holes In Your Yard Are From Snakes Or Squirrels

When you find holes in your yard, it is hard to tell if you have a squirrel or snake problem. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

Hand picking a yellow dandelion amid a field of grass

By Ron Baker

The Best Time Of Year To Use Pre-Emergent On Your Lawn (And How To Apply It)

Nobody wants weeds in their lawn, but even if pre-emergent is the key, when's the right time to use it? We got advice from a lawncare expert to find out.

two hummingbirds drinking from a red flower

By Rob Johnstone

Use These Colors Around Your Garden To Encourage More Hummingbirds To Visit

Many of us wait for the return of hummingbirds each year. One way to see more of them in your yard is using by using specific colors in strategic garden areas.

By Rob Johnstone

Build The Perfect Storage Shed For Your Yard With These Simple Materials

Ready to build the DIY shed of your dreams? Your yard is the perfect spot, with a little leveling, the right plan, & the right materials. Here's what you need.

cardboard egg carton on a table with grass in the background while a finch eats bird seed

By Janine Frank

Don't Throw Out Empty Egg Cartons – Here's A Hack To Reuse Them To Attract Birds

Yes, you can create a DIY bird feeder with an empty egg carton. And it's all thanks to this easy hack that will help attract more birds to your yard or garden.

A small, fenced-in garden with an apple tree, lavender, and a potted sunflower. A circular seating area includes two wooden folding chairs.

By Holly Gates

Signs That Your Yard Is A Bad Fit For Edible Landscaping

Do you want to hop on the edible landscaping trend? According to an expert, if you see any of these signs in your yard, your lawn may not be a great fit for it.

By Charlotte D. Miller

Reliable Flowering Ground Covers That Are Perfect For Planting Around Trees

If you want a flowering ground cover around the base of your trees, you likely want something reliable and low maintenance. Consider these beautiful options.

By Rob Johnstone

How To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Yard With Humane Techniques

Keep those pesky rabbits away from your yard and garden with these humane methods that are safe for them, your family, your pets, and your plants.

An outdoor patio spaces includes multiple stacked wood pallets.

By Jason Rochlin

Upcycle Wood Pallets Into A Sleek DIY Bar To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

There are many ways to repurpose wood pallets, but one unexpected way is to DIY a sophisticated outside bar for your backyard with this clever upcycle project.

By Kristeen Cherney

The 5 Best Ways To Keep Pesky Weeds From Growing In Gravel

If you would like a weed-free gravel driveway or walkway, there are some ways that you can stop the pesky, unwanted plants from growing in the first place.

rubber bootee foot on a shovel in dry soil

By Janine Frank

A Case For Using Heavy Clay Soil In The Garden (And The Plants That Thrive In It)

Many gardeners bemoan the presence of heavy clay soil, but there's a case for its use in your yard thanks to certain benefits. Plus, some plants thrive in it.

gorgeous, wild-looking pink and yellow and purple flowers set in front of a cottage

By Ron Baker

The Ultimate Plant List To Build The Perfect Cottage Garden

A cottage garden is full of gorgeous flowers without a perfect manicured lawn or landscape. These perennial and annual options will make your dreams come true.

By Charlotte D. Miller

5 Tips And Tricks For Removing Snow Without A Shovel

Don't have a shovel? Don't like using a shovel? Don't sweat it: Here are 5 alternate (and sometimes better) ways to handle snow removal.

Tall juniper trees are providing a wall of privacy behind a short white picket fence

By Holly Gates

Creative Plant Solutions For A Private Backyard Oasis

If you don't have a private backyard, it can be hard to create that quiet oasis so many people dream about. However, there are some plant solutions out there.

Modern house with a dark, widely spaced horizontal fence

By Ron Baker

Vertical Vs. Horizontal Fence Slats: How To Make The Right Choice For Your Home

Building a fence around your home has some tough choices, but deciding between vertical or horizontal fence slats may be the worst. Here are the pros and cons.

overhead view of gardening tool, pots, flowers and watering can

By Janine Frank

Outdated Gardening Trends To Say Goodbye To In 2025

If you've implemented one of these popular gardening trends into your landscaping or garden, they may be outdated. It's time to upgrade your yard instead.

By Charlotte D. Miller

One Place You're Forgetting To Remove Snow (& It Could Cause Major Problems)

Snow is falling, and you've got the shovel or snowblower out and ready to clear the walkways. But most people forget to remove snow from this dangerous spot.

DIY backyard fire pit made out of cinder blocks

By Ethan Harrison Smith

Avoid These Mistakes When DIYing Your Backyard Fire Pit

If you're DIYing a backyard fire pit, there are several easy-to-make mistakes that you'll want to avoid in the interest of safety and material selection.

close up of wooden patio with bucket of stain and dirty paint brush

By Jillian Chapman

How To Build Your New Patio Out Of Pallets

A patio made from pallets? It might seem wild, but it can actually be done. Whether you're an expert DIYer or a beginner, there are options for your backyard.

By Gabrielle Hondorp

The Benefits Of Installing A Stock Tank Pool In Your Yard

If you're considering a stock tank pool for your yard, there are several benefits to consider. It all depends on the type of stock tank pool and how you use it.

By Rob Johnstone

Save Your Outdoor Wood Furniture From Rotting With These Expert Tips

If you want to stop your outdoor wood furniture from succumbing to rot, follow these expert tips. Your wooden chairs and tables just need a little TLC.

A broad-billed hummingbird eats out of a red hummingbird feeder.

By Jason Rochlin

Consider Growing Native Plants Instead Of Buying Hummingbird Feeders

Attracting hummingbirds with a feeder and artificial nectar solution is nice, but growing native plants they love in your garden may have even more benefits.

luxury backyard with swimming pool, water fall, and outdoor patio

By Jillian Chapman

Can You Use Your Swimming Pool As A Skating Rink In The Winter?

Turning your outdoor swimming pool into an ice skating rink each winter sounds like a seasonal dream for many homeowners. But is this actually possible?

hummingbird sitting on branch with yellowing autumn leaves coming off of it

By Charlotte D. Miller

Leave The Leaves If You Like Hummingbirds

You may know that hummingbirds love nectar from brightly colored flowers or hummingbird feeders. But if you really want to help them, keep those fallen leaves.

A snow-covered house and lawn during active snowfall. The yard is surrounded by snow-covered trees.

By Holly Gates

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Dealing With Snow On Their Lawn

If you thought snow maintenance started in winter, well ... we've got some bad news. And your delays are the reason your lawn looks so rough every spring.