Yards

Looking to revamp the look of your lawn? Here are some tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

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.

Professional arborist Matt Foti installs cables and bolts to save a split tree from any further damage.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to explain the use of a large plastic object

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to guess the use of a spinning green device

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to guess the identity of a black and yellow plastic item

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to guess the function of a red pole with a cage-like cylinder

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a quick, easy way to seed and resuscitate a sickly-looking lawn.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to revamp a struggling lawn and keep it looking pristine.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for clearing a concrete walkway after a snowstorm.

Follow along as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to harness the sun's energy to power a backyard water feature.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw safety expert Tim Ard show you how to safely cut down a dead tree.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a permanent way to collect and disperse sump-pump water

Creating your own lily pond is not as difficult as you might think. Follow along with the This Old House team to see how it's done.

From power vacuums to leaf blowers, we share different tools you can use to get rid of fallen leaves in your yard.

Controlling rain run-off with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to increase irrigation water pressure for happier, healthy plants.

In this guide, This Old House's Roger Cook and Naturalist Tia Pinney show you all you need to know about choosing the best bird feeder.

Installing a cold-weather hose faucet with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

This Old House contractor Roger Cook explains the basics of small engines and how to take care of your gas-powered yard equipment

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook breathes new life into a dead spring lawn brought on by a harsh winter.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to guess the identity of a green steel object with a lever and clamping teeth

Use clear cedar boards to assemble a comfortable and productive focal point for your yard.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook questions the crew on the use of a blue, curved plastic item

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew the purpose of an object with electrical wires, a tube, and a plastic ball

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard show you safe and efficient chainsaw cutting techniques

Learn how to capture rainwater for yard and garden irrigation with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.