Landscaping

A line of evergreen trees or shrubs can provide year-round seclusion even better than a fence. Here are some of the best and fastest-growing evergreens to consider planting in your yard.

Here are our favorite fast-growing shade trees to keep you cool and give you privacy as well as ornamental beauty.

Boost your curb appeal with a handsome addition to your landscape

An arborist's rules on how to shape up a small ornamental tree to make it more attractive and healthy

Heavy snow and other cold-weather hazards can wreak havoc on yard plantings. Here's how to protect your shrubs in winter so that they make it to spring damage-free

Trellises made from twigs look at home in any backyard. Here's how to build a diamond-pattern twig trellis for peas, peonies, and more.

These living fences can solve a multitude of problems. Here are pro tips and design ideas for shearing success.

Our guide will help you choose the best grass type for your lawn based on your local climate and soil conditions.

In this guide, we provide expert tips on the fundamentals of growing a lawn: how to plant grass, when to mow, how much to water it, and more.

Need to do some landscaping? Learn how to move a small tree safely out of harm's way

Learn how to build a simple and stylish branch trellis in a pot, perfect for supporting climbing plants and adding charm to your garden.

Your outdoor power tools will benefit from some upkeep before they hibernate for the long winter ahead.

Dead and diseased trees are not only a hazard that could crash through your roof—they also steal water and light from the rest of your yard

Shoveling can be backbreaking labor. To avoid undue injury to yourself or the shovel, follow these helpful guidelines for digging.

A water provider pays people to ditch their lawns—and homeowners see a big dip in their bills

Breathe new life into a salvaged urn by creating this easy water feature in 5 quick steps

It only takes a few weekends to build a pergola.

These landscape drainage solutions prevent puddling and flooding and look good too.

The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant building materials and, in the yard, the creation of defensible space. Learn how to design an effective and beautiful fire-safe landscape that could save your home

Transform your yard into a beautiful, eco-friendly space and give yourself a break from high-maintenance lawns with lawn-less solutions.

Smart new designs and features help you make quick work of leaves, clods, and rocks