The Proper Steps to Lay Sod in Your Yard
Few things can take backyard life up a notch like a sodded lawn. And, fewer things can help you realize it like knowing the proper steps to lay sod.
How to Make and Use Chicken Manure Compost
Horticulture pro Joe Lamp’l reveals an organic trade secret for successful backyard gardening: making and using chicken manure compost.
Lawn Watering Tips: How Much and How Often
Want lawn-watering tips? Learn how much, how often, and the specific time of day that’s right with the help of this Backyard Smart video.
DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas
Raised garden beds offer all sorts of possibilities. In this article, we explore the different kinds of materials, and DIY build options, that can have you planting in a weekend—or as little as an hour!
How to Plant Fruit Trees in Your Backyard
Want to enjoy fresh, flavorful fruit and a better-looking backyard? Then, follow these fruit-tree planting tips, courtesy of gardening pro Joe Lamp’l.
How to Make a Rain Garden
Have a backyard plagued by routine run-ins with excess stormwater runoff? Pro angler Grae Buck has an effective, attractive solution: rain gardens.