Outdoors

These sandbox cover ideas will protect the sand from contaminants and keep your kids safe.

Stretch out in style on your patio or deck with these inviting best outdoor lounge chairs.

Shield from UV rays? Check! Stylish backyard addition? Also check!

If you think you've tried everything to make your lawn beautiful and it's still sparse and dull, it's possible it...

A zero turn mower allows you to move faster and navigate impossibly tight turns. If you've got a demanding yard,...

Even the most well-kept lawn can have a few blemishes. Random patches of thick grass are blotchy imperfections that can...

If it looks like someone sprinkled flour or baby powder over your grass, chance are good that your lawn has...

Lawn grasses don't flower. So if you have yellow flowers in your lawn, it means you have unwanted visitors!

Knowing the best time to plant grass matters. Here's how to do it right.

Mulch is a gift to the soil — one that occasionally needs replenishing or reinvigorating, but rarely replacing.

The grass could always be greener — or less weedy or patchy, depending. Read on for the top 10 grass...

A riding lawn mower is a major time saver, but also a significant investment! Learn about riding mower tech, features...

Need to defend your turf from crabgrass? Follow these tips and learn how to kill crabgrass and be one step...

Clover grass can be seen as a nuisance or a lawn cover alternative to traditional turf grass. Here's what to...

Depending on your outlook, moss grass is either a worthy alternative to turf grass or a nuisance. Here's how to...

Thinking of buying a push mower? Here's an overview of options, cost and features.

Answer all of your composting questions with this comprehensive resource.

A garden gnome adds fun and whimsy to any yard or garden. Here are some of the best ones to...

Dry grass can test the patience of any homeowner. Identifying the cause and following these simple steps can make dead...

Learn how to recognize and eliminate those pesky fairy rings.

We're currently in the thick of testing pool products. Here's a selection of standout above-ground pools for every taste and...

Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.

Hostas are known for their lush foliage and easy care, but do hostas spread more than you’d like?...

You want your lawn to look good, but you don't want to spend a lot of time mowing. When it...

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.

Take your deck from bland to grand with these unique ideas!

These lawn ornaments had a good run. Some of them were even funny when they first came out. Now, it's...

Add curb appeal quickly with these tried-and-true plants that won't keep you waiting for a lush, colorful and beautiful landscape.

Summer heat can wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to keep your grass growing and healthy in the long...