Outdoors

Learn all the basics of growing artichokes, from planting artichokes to the right time to harvest them for your dinner table.

Take the work and worry out of watering flowers, veggies and herbs when you use a planter that gives plant roots the right amount …

For sun or partial shade, boxwoods are some of the most popular evergreen shrubs to grow in landscapes and gardens.

A bench doesn’t have to be a rectangle or square. Learn how to build a three-sided spiral bench with built-in planter boxes.

Looking to add color and style to your porch or patio? Check out how easy it is to make a decorative quilt barn to hang in your ou …

Take a break from the frozen stuff, and treat yourself to gourmet pizza made in a quality oven.

Warm up your outdoor space with one of these budget-friendly fire pits you can buy online.

Create your own backyard heat source with these easy and inexpensive terra-cotta candle heaters.

Spend more time with family and less time raking leaves with these efficient tools that make leaf cleanup a breeze.

Tulip tree — Liriodendron tulipifera (also known as tulip poplar) — is a stunning addition in a large landscape.

A gardening olla is a simple, inexpensive way to make watering your garden or raised beds easier and less time-consuming. We have …

Find out how to keep the beauty of your garden going all year long by learning the best way to preserve flowers.

A crushed pea gravel patio framed in concrete pavers is one of the easiest and least expensive patios to DIY. Learn how to install …

Take the guesswork out of choosing landscaping plants by following "right plant, right place" garden design.

Got groundhogs? Discover tricks to keep these critters out of your yard.

Because traditional wall lanterns have no business illuminating the exterior of a midcentury ranch home.

Learn how to prep and protect your swimming pool and its equipment from freezing temperatures during the off-season.

From midcentury modern to Southwestern, these outdoor chimineas are stylish and ready for cool nights.

This easy-to-grow tropical makes a gorgeous houseplant with hand-shaped foliage that ranges from deep green to variegated cream an …

Looking for some fall color? Add beautyberry to your yard. This low-maintenance native doesn’t disappoint.

There are several options for outdoor kitchen countertops — natural stone, concrete and tile are the most popular.  What you choos …

Where winters are cold, dormant seeding gives your lawn a leg up on spring germination and growth. It's sow cool.

Learn how to plant and grow this drought-tolerant western wildflower in your garden.

Protect shrubs, flower and vegetable beds from frosts and freezes with these pro tips and garden hacks.

Keep your yard and walkways clean and clear with these top-rated tools.

Ignite your landscape with winterberry holly. Learn how to grow Ilex verticillata and how to use it in your backyard landscape.

Today’s storage shed options are more attractive than you think.