Landscaping

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Whether it's putting in new edging, adding river rock, or trimming trees, landscaping can make all the difference. Learn everything you need to know to DIY your next project or hire the right pro for the job.

Landscapers and Landscape Designs

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Landscape Designer?
The typical cost to hire a landscape designer is $4,500, or between $2,000 and $7,000
How Pavers Help You Build an Outdoor Paradise
12 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas With Big Impact
How Much Will It Cost to Landscape My Home?

Lawn Care & Fertilizers

8 Fertilizer Tips for a Showstopping Lawn and Garden
April showers may bring May flowers, but a great fertilizer can ensure a few more blooms
10 Mulch Types That’ll Majorly Improve Your Lawn and Garden
12 Tips for Taking Care of Your Backyard, From Pruning to Weed Prevention
8 Expert Landscape Tips Straight From the Pros

10 Sprinkler System Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Sprinklers On Point
A sprinkle of care can help keep your irrigation system at its best
6 Benefits of an Automatic Sprinkler System
Why this landscaping investment holds water
How to Install Artificial Grass in 6 Steps and Reduce Yard Maintenance
Fake your way to a lush lawn
The Ultimate Late Garden Planting Guide for Wherever You Live
Sometimes, it’s better late than never
How to Kill Clover in Lawns (and Keep Your Grass Happy)
Get rid of clover but not your grass
6 Ways to Keep Your Backyard Pond Safe and Ensure Peace of Mind
The only thing better than a peaceful pond is one that puts safety first
15 Koi Pond Ideas for Your Backyard Oasis
Let a pond bring peace and relaxation to your everyday
6 Tips for Keeping Fish Alive in Your Backyard Pond
Create the ultimate aquatic ecosystem
Fountains vs. Ponds: Comparing Water Features
Make a splash with one of these yard upgrades
16 Beneficial Insects That Are Allies of Your Garden
Friends of fruit, buddies of the blossom, pals to the patch—give these bugs a warm welcome
Identifying Plant Heat Stress: How to Protect Your Garden During a Heat Wave
Help your plants keep their cool when the sun is at its hottest
Growing Zoysia Grass: A Drought-Tolerant, Tough Turf for Your Lawn
Droughts, heatwaves, tons of trampling—this grass handles it all
The Go-to Guide for Getting Rid of and Preventing Mushrooms in Your Backyard
Because your yard is for the fam—not for mushrooms
Is Artificial Grass or Turf Right for Your Home? Compare Differences, Benefits, and Cost
Faux grass is always greener
When to Plant Vegetables in Your Garden: Timing, Tips, and More
Lettuce tell you how to time your veggie planting so you turnip the highest yield
Your Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Perfectly Pave a Patio
Pave the way to success in your yard space
How Much Will It Cost to Add Porcelain Pavers to My Outdoor Space?
Most homeowners pay $7 to $60 per square foot to professionally install porcelain pavers
DIY Guide to Laying Pavers on Your Grass Lawn
You're just a hop, skip, and a jump away from pavers in your lawn
Prepare Trees for Winter with the Fall Four
Get your trees ready for winter weather with the fall four: mulching, pruning, deep root feeding and applying horticultural oil.
How to Plant Grass Seed for a Vibrant, Thriving Lawn
Proper prep can mean the difference between a bare patch and a green carpet