How do I make a man made pond?

How to hold screws in a vinyl gate?

Joe 6 days ago

I installed a vinyl fence and gate last year. All the fence post have wood inserts for stability. My problem is the gate. Because of wind, the screws that go into ... See more

How can I make a drain for water under my deck?

Constance McMorris on Jan 07, 2021

When it rains the moisture remains under the deck for a long time because there is no drainage. There are no openings at the bottom of the deck to allow water to esca... See more

What's an effective way to get rid of liriope? My entire front yard

Louise on Jun 16, 2013

used to be liriope, but dug it all up maybe 5 yrs ago. Planted shade grass which lasted 2 seasons. Then plowed up the yard again and now it's tree mulch with azaleas,... See more

Can you use old carpet as weed mat in the garden?

Carole on Jun 06, 2014

Has anyone tried using old carpet as weed mat for their garden? If so, how successful was it and were there any drainage issues. Thanks in advance!

How to optimize my backyard landscaping?

Elaine on Mar 03, 2018

We back onto a forest. I have planted flowers but would like to improve on making it more beautifully landscaped to enjoy the look from our deck in the spring and sum... See more

What can I replace the wood with that wood not be too costly?

Nancy Harley on Apr 17, 2019

we have pathways in the back yard made of wood; what we be the best thing to use to replace the wood as far as endurance and price? I love the walkways but the wood h... See more

Curb appearance

Pam on Mar 29, 2020

Help with improving the looks of my cu4b appearance

How can I incorporate bricks and rocks in my flower garden?

Karen on Jul 07, 2019

I've been trying to find some ideas on incorporating bricks and rocks in my flower garden.

How do I build an artificial reef for my canal?

Manon on Jun 01, 2019

I live on a salt water canal with tides and I want to create a safe haven for little fish.

How to separate crushed rock from debris?

Lou on May 30, 2019

Our neighbor gave us crushed marble, but there wasn't enough to fill the area. We used carpet as landscape fabric, but it has disintegrated and is a mess.Last summer ... See more

What is a good plant to put along front walk with only 2 foot between?

Sal on Jan 16, 2019

Mower hits above ground Multiple pine roots. Solution? Love tree!

Trish on Nov 04, 2018

The roots of my huge pine tree run in every direction in my front yard. It’s really difficult to mow because there are so many. Hitting them is really bad for my mo... See more

How can I make my front yard looks better

Miguel on Jul 08, 2018

I need some ideas on how to make my yard looks better wi a little budget

Landscaping- What plants would offer year round beauty?

Flo on Jul 08, 2018

I live in north central Florida and want to Landscape an are 9 feet wide by 25 feet long. What plants would offer year round beauty?

How to have a healthy garden without harsh chemicals

Joan Roberts on Jun 11, 2018

What kind of hooks to use when you put black plastic on the ground?

Linda on Jun 03, 2018

Landscape help please!!

Brittany Kuper on Apr 23, 2018

We live on a gravel road surrounded by corn/bean fields. So we don't get much traffic. I just want to give the outside my own personal touch. We have a big rock pile ... See more

Horrible fencing & no privacy!!!

Honor on Apr 22, 2018

Our new garden has a yucky brown/orange fencing with little privacy. Can you recommend ideas to help with this please in quick growing shrubs etc. Some shrubs will... See more

Any ideas to keep birds safe from Hawks and Falcons?

Marsha burkhalter on Apr 18, 2018

I have several bird feeders with no trees for protection from the larger birds.

Ideas to grow grass in my backyard?

Mpa25661303 on Mar 05, 2018

I have so many pine trees which I love, but due to it being so shady, grass wont grow there. Not sure if this falls into a DIY advice.

How can I easily amend clay soil?

Swo25263858 on Jun 22, 2017

I want to relandscape my front yard but the soil is rock hard. I really do not want to double dig as that would be back breaking work for me. Any suggestions?

How to redo my sinking border blocks? They were level when I bought ho

Bette Jones on Feb 24, 2018

Impatient woman lays garden path

Karen on Feb 18, 2018

I inadvertantly dumped a post by a lady who laid a garden path with pavers but no prep. She also painted some of it. She used scalloped edging. How can I find this ag... See more

Yard Suggestions

Michelle Hutchings Sheets on Feb 16, 2018

I live in a townhouse with a small fenced in yard. I had a small dog and had no problem. I have know taken in a German Shepherd puppy that has destroyed it. I no ... See more

Gardening ideas

Kathy on Jan 26, 2018

One side of my front porch is shade, the other side is almost full sun. What can I plant on both sides to make it look uniform and somewhat match? Thank you in adva... See more