Home, Garden & Outdoor Living — real tips from the forest floor · Page 7
Winter's done its damage, and your fence knows it. Here's how to spot the real problems from the cosmetic ones—and whether you're fixing or replacing.
Every spring, homeowners dump money into mulch that doesn't do half what it could because they're applying it wrong. Here's how to get it right the first time.
Most folks cram their gardens too tight and wonder why nothing thrives. Here's how to space your spring vegetables right, pair them smart, and get more food from less dirt.
Every spring, grass sneaks back into your garden beds like it owns the place. Willy Squatch breaks down which edging materials actually work, how to install them right, and which ones fail by July.
March is your window to build or upgrade an irrigation system that'll save you water and weekends all summer long. Willy walks you through every step—from zone planning to pressure testing.
Winter's rough on a pond. Here's exactly how to drain it, clean it, and bring it back to life without turning your water garden into a green soup or worse. I've watched enough neighbors mess this up to know the right way.
Spring cleanup doesn't have to mean hauling everything to the curb. I'll walk you through building your first compost bin from scratch and getting it working before summer heat hits.
Most gardeners guess at planting times and waste money on seeds that rot or bolt before harvest. Here's the exact timeline for seed starting indoors and direct sowing—by crop, by zone.
Winter's been rough on your patio furniture, and those pieces aren't going to restore themselves. Here's exactly how to clean, repair, and protect everything from rusted metal chairs to moldy wicker—so your outdoor space is ready when the weather breaks.
