MOW LIKE A PRO
Get expert advice on choosing a mower, tips for how and when to mow, and a seasonal checklist for maintaining your mower.

ALL WET
Should you install an automated irrigation system? This information-packed article will help you decide.

WELL-TRIMMED
Tools and techniques for pruning trees and shrubs, rejuvenating an overgrown shrub, and sharpening your cutting tools.

IN THE SWING
What parents need to know about backyard swing sets and play structures, from basic to deluxe.

GOOD FENCES
A sampler of fence styles, plus practical advice for choosing a fence that achieves your goals for privacy, noise reduction, security, or aesthetics.

WINNING THE WEED WARS
How to spot and stop common lawn and garden weeds (with photos to help you recognize them), plus a list of perennial groundcovers for those who want to give up turf altogether.