Yard Ideas
DISCOVER MUST-HAVE TO-DOS FROM OTHER USERS
Having a great yard is a year-round job. Make it easier with other users’ ideas.Pick some to-dos to get done
Maintenance tips
- Why won't my self-propelled mower move on grass?
You could be spinning your wheels.
- How do I get all my lawn to be same color green?
You might have to take extreme measures.
- Can I make the door to my shed bigger?
Call on your carpentry skills.
- How do I replace the pull cord on my Craftsman tiller?
Follow these steps.
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About Erin
Erin is a former county agriculture agent for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. She has 20 gardening books to her credit. Currently, she’s the managing editor for Manage My Life. Her advice: leave the bugs alone so the good ones can eat the bad ones.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR IDEAS
What should I plant in my garden?Which home improvement/management project should I do? - make thousands more decisions on Hunch.com
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UNCOVER GREAT IDEAS
Uncover fresh new ideas for your yard with the best ideas around the web. -
Compost really is a garden miracleCompost improves even the worst soil. Start your pile now.
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Wake up sleeping plantsAwaken the plants you stored in the basement for the winter.
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Build a brick patioBecause this patio has a sand base, even a non-professional can build it.
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How to divide crowded hostasEarly spring and late fall are ideal times to split overgrown hostas.
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TURN BIG PROJECTS INTO SIMPLE STEPS
Create the yard of your dreams with step-by-step projects guides designed to fit your lawn
EDITOR’S PICK
Grow a balcony gardenWith a sunny balcony and a little know-how, you can grow flowers, vegetables and herbs — and maybe even a small tree.
More ideas for your yard
- Saws for pruning thick branches
When you need to cut thick branches from a tree or shrub, reach for a pruning saw.
- The scent of a flower
Choose plants not just for how they look, but for their fragrance as well.
- Deck staining and sealing
If water doesn't bead up on your deck, it's time to protect with wood with stain or sealer.
- How to buy grass seed
The grass seed label must tell you what you're buying and how pure it is.
