Gardening How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our gardening step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Lay Sod in a Backyard
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard
How To Quick Compost in 5 Easy Steps
Do you want nutrient-rich compost without waiting for months? Learn how to produce sustainable compost in just weeks with quick composting.
How To Save Seeds and Easily Regrow Your Favorite Plants
Learning how to save seeds enhances your gardening experience and contributes to biodiversity. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how.
Add Curb Appeal With a Hellstrip Garden
Turn the struggling ribbon of lawn between the sidewalk and the street into a glorious garden with tough, easy-care plants
Garden Like Prince Charles
A peek behind the gates of the Prince of Wales's lavish outdoor oasis from his new book, Highgrove: An English Country Garden
13 Ideas for Creating Garden Retreats
Transform a patch of green into an outdoor destination with these fresh upgrades
How to Plant a New Garden Bed
Spruce up your outdoor space by creating a flourishing sanctuary that promotes biodiversity and beauty in your backyard.
How to Build a Copper Trellis
Transform plumbing tubing and fittings into an elegant garden accent
Guilt-Free Container Roses
Discover the best tips for growing beautiful container roses. Learn how to care for them and enjoy guilt-free gardening year-round.
Garden Fixes from the Kitchen
Solve your yard problems with these nontoxic solutions—straight from your pantry
How To Build a Living Wall Vertical Garden
See how pressure-treated lumber and galvanized planter boxes can combine to create a vertical garden filled with colorful greenery.
Essential Nutrients to Use for Your Lawn and Garden
We’ll show how to keep your lawn and garden thriving by understanding the right nutrients and applying them effectively.
All About Brick Garden Edging
Install clay pavers to form a tidy garden border to separate your lawn from plantings.
How to Plant Flower Bulbs
Tips for planting bulbs with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
10 Gardening Myths Busted!
Learn the facts behind some common folk wisdom to better your odds of plant-growing success
How to Compost
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and composting specialist Ann McGovern show how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into highly prized compost
How to Build a Rain Garden
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to use rainwater to sustain a lush garden
How To Choose and Plant Climbing Roses
Choosing and planting climbing roses can add a stunning vertical element to your garden. Watch our video guide to learn how.
DIY Guide to Creating a Garden Tool Tote
Follow our step-by-step guide to create a functional DIY oak garden tool tote for your outdoor tool storage and organization needs.
How to Transplant a Rhododendron & Keep It Healthy
In this guide, Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to move a rhododendron shrub to a new location.
How To Plant a Flower Bed in Clay Soil
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for successfully growing shrubs and flowers in stubborn clay soil.
How to Prepare a Raised Garden Bed for Winter
Putting a vegetable garden to bed with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How To Save Water with an Irrigation Timer
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for conserving water while maintaining a lush lawn.
How to Plant a Butterfly Garden
Attracting butterflies with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Choose and Use Shovels and Other Digging Tools
Hole-digging advice with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Troubleshooting Your Vegetable Garden
We gathered common problems experienced by gardeners around the country and offer up some savvy solutions.
How To Propagate Plants from Cuttings
Learn how to reproduce plants with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and plant propagator Jack Alexander.
How to Build a Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook builds a wheelchair accessible raised garden.
How to Choose and Plant Ground Cover
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for selecting, planting and growing low-maintenance ground cover.
How to Choose the Right Mulch
Use this guide to navigate the options for the best topdressing around your plant bed
How To Start Plant and Vegetable Seeds
Learn how to start plants and vegetables from seeds. From indoor prep to outdoor planting, you can grow a thriving garden from scratch.
How To Keep a Lawn and Garden Beds Separate With Borders
Are you searching for a long-term way to keep your lawn away from your garden beds? Learn expert tips and tricks here.