Gardening
Grow and maintain a thriving garden with tips on soil prep, planting, pruning, and seasonal care.
4 Greenhouses Made From Recycled Windows
Check out these smart, budget-friendly tricks to create your own backyard greenhouse with salvaged materials.
How to Plant a New Garden Bed
Spruce up your outdoor space by creating a flourishing sanctuary that promotes biodiversity and beauty in your backyard.
The Incredible Edible Landscape
How a designer blends fruits, vegetables, and flowers to whip up a garden that's both beautiful and bountiful
How to Build a Copper Trellis
Transform plumbing tubing and fittings into an elegant garden accent
Guilt-Free Container Roses
Discover the best tips for growing beautiful container roses. Learn how to care for them and enjoy guilt-free gardening year-round.
What Is It? | Black Nylon Strap
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this black nylon strap might be
What Is It? | Plastic Circle with Legs
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this red plastic circle with 5 legs might be
Garden Fixes from the Kitchen
Solve your yard problems with these nontoxic solutions—straight from your pantry
Tried-and-True Perennials to Spruce Up Your Garden
Check out these tried and true perennials for your garden to have them bring beautiful foliage and flowers year after year.
How To Build a Living Wall Vertical Garden
See how pressure-treated lumber and galvanized planter boxes can combine to create a vertical garden filled with colorful greenery.
Essential Nutrients to Use for Your Lawn and Garden
We’ll show how to keep your lawn and garden thriving by understanding the right nutrients and applying them effectively.
All About Brick Garden Edging
Install clay pavers to form a tidy garden border to separate your lawn from plantings.
Getting the Most Out of Flower Bulbs
Discover how to plant and care for flower bulbs to achieve a colorful and flourishing garden next spring. Read our guide to learn more.
How to Plant Flower Bulbs
Tips for planting bulbs with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
50 State Flowers to Grow Anywhere
Show off your national pride with these favorites
What Is It? | Green Object with Handle
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to identify the function of a green object with a handle
10 Gardening Myths Busted!
Learn the facts behind some common folk wisdom to better your odds of plant-growing success
Uncommon Container Gardens
Focus on foliage plants for sensational season-long displays
All About Garden Hand Tools
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for using his four favorite gardening tools—five if you count his hands
How to Compost
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and composting specialist Ann McGovern show how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into highly prized compost
How to Build a Rain Garden
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to use rainwater to sustain a lush garden
How To Choose and Plant Climbing Roses
Choosing and planting climbing roses can add a stunning vertical element to your garden. Watch our video guide to learn how.
DIY Guide to Creating a Garden Tool Tote
Follow our step-by-step guide to create a functional DIY oak garden tool tote for your outdoor tool storage and organization needs.
How to Transplant a Rhododendron & Keep It Healthy
In this guide, Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to move a rhododendron shrub to a new location.
How To Plant a Flower Bed in Clay Soil
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for successfully growing shrubs and flowers in stubborn clay soil.
How to Prepare a Raised Garden Bed for Winter
Putting a vegetable garden to bed with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How To Save Water with an Irrigation Timer
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for conserving water while maintaining a lush lawn.
How to Plant a Butterfly Garden
Attracting butterflies with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
What Is It? | Object with Green Plastic Top and Metal Hook
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew the identity of a device with a solar panel and circuitry
What Is It? | Black Object with Steel Ring
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew the identity of a large textured item with a steel ring
Troubleshooting Your Vegetable Garden
We gathered common problems experienced by gardeners around the country and offer up some savvy solutions.
How To Propagate Plants from Cuttings
Learn how to reproduce plants with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and plant propagator Jack Alexander.
