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With just a few pool noodles and a 5-gallon bucket, this clever DIYer makes a show-stopping fall planter that looks spookily like the $100 storebought version.
Read MoreMold and mildew are very similar, but there are some key differences when it comes to how and where they grow, and how to fight them in outdoor areas.
Read MoreIf your yard is being plagued by wasps, and you want to avoid chemicals, this easy DIY trap requires just three simple household ingredients and a soda bottle.
Read MoreLarge plates, especially vintage versions, often have a concave contour. That fact alone makes them prime candidates for use as part of an easy DIY birdbath.
Read MoreColorado is known for towering Rocky Mountain peaks and dramatic desert outcrops. If you're new to hiking, there are plenty of trails for all skill levels.
Read MorePostwar America saw baby boomers and their parents doing more DIY projects for their backyards, but some of these design choices are rarely seen these days.
Read MoreIf you’ve driven around and seen a bunch of front porches with blue lights, it’s likely the community is paying tribute to these hard-working professionals.
Read MoreAs everyone spills out of the car or RV at a campsite, it's easy to let chaos reign. Knowing camp etiquette is especially important in these first moments.
Read MoreCamping in the summer can be fun, or a sweaty, miserable time. With this cooling trick from your pet store, at least your afternoon naps will be comfy.
Read MoreDirect sun means soil dries out and sensitive flowers can burn. These five perennials not only thrive in the sun but they can continue to return for decades.
Read MoreTraditional, store-bought birdbaths can be expensive. A thrifted Bundt pan is the perfect shape for a DIY birdbath, and lets you express your own aesthetic.
Read MoreIt’s worth noting that brown recluse spiders rarely bite, and their bites are usually mild. If you do get bitten, don’t panic: Take these steps to be safe.
Read MoreIt’s a trope that boomers lived differently than today’s kids. But their outdoor games and toys were unsupervised and carried next to no safety regulations.
Read MoreFinding perennial flowering plants that thrive in full sun is easy. For shady spots, this plant with long-blooming, bright yellow flowers is a popular choice.
Read MoreSome gardeners claim this herb, whether planted in a container or sprayed as an essential oil, can keep destructive carpenter bees away. Here’s how.
Read MoreWhen dealing with termites, we often reach for chemical insecticides. Encouraging natural predators of these destructive pests is a good preventative tactic.
Read MoreSeeing a termite in or around your yard means there are likely hundreds more nearby. One natural ingredient can help prevent an infestation before it begins.
Read MoreFor generations, a well-maintained lawn meant pulling every non-grass plant, dubbing it a weed. But it’s time to think twice about this wholesale approach.
Read MoreLawns require a lot of work, and a lot of mowing, to look great. Instead, you could turn to these low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly ground cover options.
Read MoreIf it seems like the neighbor with the flowering yard has kept their plants alive forever, that may be because they’ve planted these long-blooming choices.
Read MorePreventing wasps from setting up shop in your yard is easier than dealing with them once they’ve established a nest. Crochet hooks and yarn to the rescue!
Read MoreOf course you toss veggie scraps in the compost, and know a thing about fertilizer teas. But this one versatile liquid is often just dumped down the drain.
Read MoreChances are, you’ve seen large, jet-black birds on lampposts or grabbing food off a road. Whether it’s a crow or a raven depends on location, size, and sound.
Read MorePlanting trees is a long-term commitment in many cases. If you do want to play the long game, consider fruit trees. Many (not peaches) can live for centuries.
Read MoreWhile Asian lady beetles eat aphids, they get annoying when they swarm, cluster, and overwinter in our yards. Send them packing with this citrus trick.
Read MoreIron clawfoot bathtubs are cool, until you need to dispose of them. With this funky DIY and a little elbow grease, you can turn that tub into outdoor seating.
Read MoreJune is here and it's time to upgrade your balcony, yard, or garden for summer. IKEA has introduced a number of new products to help with outdoor spaces.
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