Landscaping How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our landscaping step-by-step tips & ideas.
Ask Roger: How to Prune Shrubs
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the right way to prune shrubs
A Step by Step Guide to Planting Palm Trees for Your Yard
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to plant several different types of palm trees in a front yard.
How to Remove Overgrown Shrubs
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to remove overgrown shrubs safely
How to Build a Copper Trellis
Transform plumbing tubing and fittings into an elegant garden accent
Grow Little Fruit Trees for Big Rewards
An ingenious pruning method for growing an orchard in a small backyard
All About Brick Garden Edging
Install clay pavers to form a tidy garden border to separate your lawn from plantings.
How To Build a Garage Door Pergola
A garage pergola can add sophistication and curb appeal to your home. Check out this step-by-step guide to build your own in a weekend.
How to Cable a Large Split Tree to Prevent Damage
Professional arborist Matt Foti installs cables and bolts to save a split tree from any further damage.
How to Repair a Flat Wheelbarrow Tire
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for fixing damaged wheels
How To Choose Grass Seed
Learn how to choose the right grass seed for your yard with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and turf expert Mary Owen.
How To Establish a Level Grade Line for Landscaping
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares three methods for laying out perfectly level lines for your garden and beyond.
How to Prune a Crabapple Tree
Learn how to save and reshape a sick, neglected crabapple tree with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Install a Solar-Powered Fountain
Follow along as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to harness the sun's energy to power a backyard water feature.
How to Prune a Large Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and certified arborist Matt Foti show how to trim back a wildly overgrown willow
A Guide to Cutting Down a Tree Safely: Materials and Steps
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw safety expert Tim Ard show you how to safely cut down a dead tree.
How to Screen Large Utility Boxes with Plantings
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a green way to block the view of unsightly utility boxes
How to Troubleshoot and Repair Weak Drip Irrigation
Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to increase irrigation water pressure for happier, healthy plants.
How To Plant and Train Vines on a Fence in Your Yard
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to enliven a plain fence with climbing vines and flowering plants.
How to Plant a City Street Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook brings a bit of green to the concrete jungle
How To Choose Materials for a Stone Wall
Planning a stone wall may feel overwhelming, but we can help. Explore different stone wall materials and installation methods in this guide.
How to Choose and Use Shovels and Other Digging Tools
Hole-digging advice with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Install a Rainwater Collection System
Learn how to capture rainwater for yard and garden irrigation with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Attach a Trellis to a Concrete Wall in Your Home
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to attach a trellis to a wall and care for climbing vines.
How To Safely Use a String Trimmer
Learn the safest and most effective ways to use a string trimmer as demonstrated by This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Properly Mulch Around a Tree
Learn the right way to mulch around your trees to boost health, retain moisture, and prevent common mistakes that can harm your trees.
How to Choose the Right Mulch
Use this guide to navigate the options for the best topdressing around your plant bed
How to Prune an Overgrown Hedge
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook gives new life to an an out-of-control hedgerow
How To Transplant Mature Trees
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook uses muscles and machines to safely move trees to new locations
How To Care for Espaliered Trees
Learn how to plant and maintain espaliered trees and shrubs, an elegant small-space solution for any yard.
Late-Summer Yard and Garden Upgrades
Summer months may be coming to an end, but you can still have a nicely groomed yard and enjoy the outdoors well into fall. Keep reading to see a few yard and garden upgrades you can do today.
How To Create a Tree-Stump Planter
With these tips and tricks, you can turn a lopped-off tree into the highlight of your yard by filling it with colorful flowers.
How to Manage Heat Gain and Loss Year Round
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for saving energy throughout the year.