Put a gloomy, dreary day to good use: prep your deck

Fresh ideas for elegant outdoor entertaining

Sophisticated sun control saves energy and makes life easier

Is your house ready for summer? Here's a first aid kit for outdoor fixes

Make your deck the safe place for neighborhood fun

How to get the most out of your mower

How to make growing your own vegetables as earth-friendly as possible

Outdoor lighting tops the list of easy weekend projects

Tips for keeping your garden truly organic

What you need to know about protecting your ash trees

Practical meets pretty: Container gardening for beauty and bounty

Give yourself a lawn you can enjoy

What to look for in a new lawn mower

Bird feeding basics: Simple ways to attract birds to your backyard

Your pool can be a safer paradise

Five top trends in patio design

Create an outdoor patio that's fit for the cover of a magazine

Getting to the root of grub problems

How to light up your nights

Smart ways to save money on summer home improvement projects

Green power makes lawn and garden care more eco-friendly

Simple fixes deliver resort style to your own backyard

Ten easy ways to use roses in the landscape

Four ways to improve your home's beauty and resale value

Create your own relaxing outdoor oasis this summer

Bring the sunshine and backyard into your home this summer

Insects set for spring surge, thanks to active El Nino weather pattern

Easy ideas for elegant outdoor summer entertaining

Hot tips for cool crops: Get growing on your fall garden

Create a relaxing outdoor haven at home

Four simple projects to help sell your home fast

Easy ways to create fast, functional, fun outdoor 'land-escapes'