Yard Ideas
DISCOVER MUST-HAVE TO-DOS FROM OTHER USERS
Having a great yard is a year-round job. Make it easier with other users’ ideas.Pick some to-dos to get done
Maintenance tips
- Can I replace a broken motor shaft on my chainsaw?
You have to replace the whole motor
- Why wont my snow blower throw the snow far enough?
Try adjusting it.
- Is there a product that breaks down tree stumps?
A grinder is your best bet.
- When moving, how do I pack a small tree I keep as a houseplant?
Pad it and box it.
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About Erin
Erin is a former county agriculture agent for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. She has 20 gardening books to her credit. Currently, she’s the managing editor for Manage My Life. Her advice: leave the bugs alone so the good ones can eat the bad ones.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR IDEAS
What should I plant in my garden?Which home improvement/management project should I do? - make thousands more decisions on Hunch.com
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UNCOVER GREAT IDEAS
Uncover fresh new ideas for your yard with the best ideas around the web. -
Installing an asphalt drivewayBefore hiring a contractor to build an asphalt driveway this spring, find out what's involved.
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Swim in greener poolThis season, make your backyard pool more eco-friendly by changing the way you manage it.
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Attract butterflies to your yardAdd plants to the garden that attract butterflies, and enjoy the fluttering.
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Lawn service or DIY?Is hiring a lawn care service worth the price? You decide.
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TURN BIG PROJECTS INTO SIMPLE STEPS
Create the yard of your dreams with step-by-step projects guides designed to fit your lawn
EDITOR’S PICK
Eat fresher this summerPlant an organic vegetable garden this spring for a healthier harvest.
Here's how.
More ideas for your yard
- Victorian garden makeover
See how one garden designer revitalized an overgrow garden surrounding a Victorian house.
- Plants for screening
Use plants instead of a fence to hide an ugly view.
- Pick your pruning tool
As with any project, using the right tools when pruning shrubs and trees makes the job easier.
- Create a pond in a pot
Grace your garden with a small-scale water feature.
