Lawn How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our lawn step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Lay Sod
Creating a lush, new lawn with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
What You Need to Know to Choose and Use Lawn Sprinklers
Maximize your lawn’s health by selecting the best sprinkler type and learning how to water efficiently. Read our guide to learn more.
How To Patch a Lawn
Learn how to repair dead, damaged patches in your lawn from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Rejuvenate a Dying Lawn
Read advice from TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook on how to revive a half-dead lawn with this DIY guide.
How To Deal With Common Lawn Problems From Grubs to Weeds
Learn how to diagnose and address lawn problems like grubs, dog damage, dry spots, moss, and more with our comprehensive guide.
A Guide to Manual Lawn Mowers
A lawn mower is essential equipment for anyone who wants a trim and tidy lawn. This Old House's experts tell you how to choose the best push lawn mower for your grass-cutting needs.
How to Maintain a Lawn Organically
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows an environmentally safe way to grow a greener, healthier lawn.
The Ultimate Guide To Creating and Maintaining a Perfect Lawn
In this guide, we provide expert tips on the fundamentals of growing a lawn: how to plant grass, when to mow, how much to water it, and more.
How to Install an Automatic Sprinkler System
TOH landscape contractor shows you how to setup an in-ground sprinkler system to water your lawn automatically.
The Anatomy of a Lawn Mower
It's easier to diagnose and fix problems with a walk-behind mower when you understand the components—this guide covers them all.
9 Steps to a Lush Lawn
Want to create a lusher lawn? Read these tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
Water the Lawn With Your Saturday Night Bath
These three gray-water retrofits can shrink your water bill—forever
How to Install and Maintain a Low-Cost Lawn Sprinkler
Installing a low-cost lawn sprinkler can keep your lawn lush and green, and it's less expensive than professional services. Read how to complete this installation in our step-by-step guide.
All About Fertilizing: How To Fertilize Your Lawn Effectively
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses proper techniques for feeding a lush, green lawn.
How To Mow a Lawn, Go Around Obstacles, and Handle Clippings
Learning how to properly mow your lawn and handle grass clippings can lead to a healthy landscape. Read our guide for more information.
How To Dethatch a Lawn
Learn how to maintain a healthy, green lawn using simple dethatching methods demonstrated by This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Revive a Dead Lawn
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to revive and save a neglected lawn.
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 Repair a Leaking Sprinkler System
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to replace a worn-out valve diaphragm on a lawn sprinkler system.
Guide To Removing Crabgrass: What to Do and What You Need
Tired of crabgrass ruining your lawn? Read our guide on how to remove crabgrass and and protect your lawn from future weed problems.
Tips for a Lush Organic Lawn: The Ultimate Guide
Want a lush, chemical-free lawn? These tips help you break your lawn's reliance on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
When Lawn Mowers Won't Start
Blame it on the fuel, or lack of it
How to Seed a Lawn
Want a lush, green yard? Learn how to seed your lawn for next spring, from soil preparation and seed selection to post-seeding care.
Grasses With Attitude
Ornamental grasses are easy to grow and won't fade into the background. Add the right ornamental grasses to your garden with this DIY guide.