Landscaping

Yes, you can shift a hunk of stone without heavy machinery

This gardening essential not only neatens up your yard, it also helps conserve water and discourages weeds.

Shady spots in your yard don't have to be empty. Learn everything you need to know about planting a shade garden in this guide.

Create an automatic watering system that ensures your outdoor plants get their fill by installing a drip irrigation line.

In-ground lawn sprinklers deliver a precise amount of water, then automatically shut off and drop out of sight. Learn how much one costs and how to install it yourself.

Roger Cook’s step-by-step guide to correctly measuring and planting a new tree to get it off to a healthy start.

Here's how we laid out a garden for a home in the backyard of another home. Talk about a challenge

Leaf blowers are a must for homeowners, but deciding on a type can be tough. In this guide, we discuss how to choose and use leaf blowers.

In this guide, we break down how to properly mulch your garden, and tell you why May is the best time of the year to do it.

Gas? Electric? Battery-powered? Landscape contractor Roger Cook breaks down how to choose and use a trimmer to keep your grass looking great.

This detailed guide explains how to prune small trees and shrubs and the right time to do so. Read on to learn more.

Our guide to choosing and using pruners and loppers teaches you when to use each gardening tool for the best outcome.

Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to a timeless home.

Here’s how to keep weeds out of garden, mulch over weeds, use landscaping fabric, and prevention mistakes to avoid for better weed control.

Here are our picks for the best 15 shrubs and landscaping bushes that provide maximum beauty for your home with minimal hassle.

How do you remove lawn weeds? Read on to identify the most common and most invasive types of lawn weeds and how to remove them.

Dr. Geoffrey Brown determines the extent of the soil contamination around the Billerica house and gives tips on how leaks can be prevented.

A massive, gas powered monument to the joy of cooking outdoors means never having to wait for coals again.

Bamboo flooring is durable, attractive, and environmentally friendly