Yards

Want an attractive pond in your backyard? Our guide explains what it takes to create a thriving aquatic centerpiece for your home.

These tales of outdoor transformations may just inspire you to build a pond of your own

Follow these simple steps to create backyard games and play structures and turn your home into the ultimate fun zone!

Transform your backyard with these 19 DIY projects that will add new beauty and functionality to your outdoor space.

Using some salvaged materials and a design all his own, TOH reader David Campbell built a great-looking passthrough shed for gardening gear

Looking for something to preoccupy your time this summer? Take a look at this roundup of our summer projects.

You submitted thousands of remodels, then voted on your favorites. Here are the top-rated yard and garden transformations from our annual Reader Remodel Contest

Been hankering for an open-air cooking area? Here, our guide to the ingredients it takes to make a five-star space

Read advice from TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook on how to revive a half-dead lawn with this DIY guide.

Have a small backyard but big dreams for it? Check out these seven strategies for turning a not-so-big yard into a beautiful escape.

Not sure how to shape up the shrubs in your yard? In our guide, we explain proper pruning fixes for several common problems.

A DIY garden arbor bench provides a cozy seating spot. Read this article for step-by-step instructions on how to build your own.

Using no-fuss materials and water-thrifty plantings, this landscaping pro gave his small urban lot plenty of visual punch

Our guide covers how to use rain barrels to collect water for non-potable and potable uses. Learn what you'll need and regulations to follow.

Learn how to kill weeds in your lawn without killing your grass.

What's the best kind of sprinkler for your yard or garden? This guide will help you decide on the right sprinkler for any green space.

In this guide, we walk you though how to plant a hedge to increase privacy, reduce noise, and add aesthetic value to your property.

You submitted thousands of remodels, then voted on your favorites. Here are the top-rated yard and garden transformations from This Old House's 2010 Reader Remodel Contest

A line of evergreen trees or shrubs can provide year-round seclusion even better than a fence. Here are some of the best and fastest-growing evergreens to consider planting in your yard.

Transform an unused spot in your yard into a breezy, comfortable space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Check out these 25 unique ideas.