Landscaping
Firesafe Landscaping: Defensible Space
The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant building materials and, in the yard, the creation of defensible space. Learn how to design an effective and beautiful fire-safe landscape that could save your home
Yards Without Grass: Design Ideas for Your Landscape
Transform your yard into a beautiful, eco-friendly space and give yourself a break from high-maintenance lawns with lawn-less solutions.
How To Repair a Drip Irrigation System and Maximize its Efficiency
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook fixes a severed irrigation line.
How to Properly Plant a Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to plant a tree
Reinventing the Rake
Smart new designs and features help you make quick work of leaves, clods, and rocks
How to Prune a Fruit Tree in 6 Simple to Follow Steps
Pruning a fruit tree can lead to better fruit production and improve air circulation. Read how to correctly prune a fruit tree in our step-by-step guide.
How to Test Soil Using a Kit
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses the benefits of testing soil.
How To Plant a Shrub
Landscaper Roger Cook shows us how to plant a shrub properly to ensure it thrives long-term. Learn the steps and maintenance tips.
How To Plant Ground Cover and Troubleshoot Common Issues
Ground cover can control erosion on the slopes of your outdoor space and add visual interest to your landscape. Learn how to plant low-maintenance alternatives to traditional lawns in our step-by-step guide.
How To Lay Artificial Turf
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a super-durable, all-season faux-grass play area.
How to Build a Fountain
Rinse the tension from your bones with this calm, cascading backyard enhancement. This article explains how to build fountains.
All You Need to Know About Grass Species for Your Lawn
In this guide, we’ll explore eight grass species, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and their ideal growing conditions.
How To Clear Large Shrubs to Make Space in Your Yard
Get our expert advice on clearing large shrubs, from planning and tools to safety tips, for a smooth and successful yard makeover.
How To Winterize Shrubs and Protect Your Plants in Winter
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares his secrets for helping shrubs survive the cold winters.
How to Transplant a Shrub
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to transplant a shrub.
How to Plant a Shaded Plant Bed
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook transforms a barren patch into a lush planting bed
How to Build a Fire Pit
Do you want to build your own outdoor fire pit? Follow these steps to easily build a backyard fire pit in a weekend.
How to Remove a Tree Stump
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to grind away an old stump
How To Trim Overgrown Hedges
Learn how to trim an overgrown hedge and breathe new life into it with guidance from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How to Use Trees to Save Energy
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor share tips for cutting energy costs with strategic tree planting
How To Transplant a Small Evergreen Tree
In this video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to move an evergreen tree to a new home.
How to Plant a Tree in Poor Soil
In this how-to video, learn sure-fire tree-planting tips with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How To Prune a Sick Hedge and Restore it to Good Health
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to prune a sick hedge back to good health.
How To Plant and Care For a Climbing Vine in Your Yard
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to plant and care for a climbing vine.
Best Trees for Small Yards
Don't let a small yard keep you from creating a beautiful landscape. See our list of the best trees for small yards.
Putting in a Pond: Types, Benefits, and Essential Maintenance
Learn how to install a perfect pond for your yard with our guide covering pond types, benefits, and essential maintenance tips.
Don't Just Jump into a Water Feature
Fountains, ponds, even faux streams are great additions. Just consider resource maintenance before you build.
How To Design and Care for a Privet Hedge
Get tips and tricks for caring for privet hedges. This iconic plant can serve as a green property marker, windscreen, and noise barrier.
How to Trim Hedges: A Comprehensive Guide
Five important tips to ensure your hedges are properly maintained and looking their best.
Designing with Trees
With proper planting, trees soften your property—and bring it into focus
Drought-Resistant Ornamental Grasses
These ornamental grasses aren't only easy on the eyes, they're easy on the water bill, too
A Step by Step Guide to Removing Established Grass
Learn how to remove established grass from your lawn for new landscaping projects using manual methods or power tools.