Garden Enhancements

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Create a Garden Wall with a Trellis

With care and patience, you can create a new space.

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Building a Garden Wall

Create a beautiful and functional new landscape element.

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Easy Ways to Landscape Around Trees

Make the best use of your trunk space.

A rain barrel outside a garage.
How to Build a Rain Barrel

By building a rain barrel, you can save fresh water for everyday use in the garden or otherwise.

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Restoring An Outdoor Pergola

A structurally sound pergola might just need refreshed.

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How to Fix Your Broken Garden Gnome

Life in the outdoors can be hard on a garden gnome.

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Retaining Wall: Capping Installation

Capping provides a finished look to your retaining wall.

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Wire Garden Fencing Installation in 5 Steps

Protect your garden with simple to install wire fencing.

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How To Design A Retaining Wall

Retaining walls offer support for your landscaping and home.

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Building a Retaining Wall to Prevent Erosion

Erosion results in soil shifting downhill.

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How to Prevent Rotting in a Wood Retaining Wall

A rotting retaining wall will not do its job, so prevention is the key.

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How To Resurface A Concrete Retaining Wall

Concrete can crumble and you can piece it together.

A garden torch with flame, against mosquitoes during a summer night.
Stunning Garden Decorations

Make your garden more enticing with this simple guide.

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Building a Railroad Tie Retaining Wall: Mistakes to Avoid

This type of wall has tremendous character.

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An Arbor Can Add Style and Value to Your Yard

When warm weather arrives we all want to spend time outside.

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Putting in a Garden Trellis

It's not difficult, requiring no special tools or knowledge.

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How To Assemble A Metal Trellis

Building a metal trellis for your garden is not a difficult task and can be completed in an afternoon.

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Garden Gates

One of these 7 gate styles should suit your garden.

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Building an Arbor in Your Garden

Thinking about building an arbor in your garden this year but wondering if it will be worth the effort?

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How to Lay Retaining Wall Blocks

When there is the need to build up a wall along a hillside, retaining wall blocks are a great solution.

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How to Paint Concrete Garden Statues

Protect them from the elements.

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Temporary Awnings

Look around you when you take your next road trip and see if you can spot all the different awnings.

A decorative garden fence.
3 Decorative Garden Fence Ideas

Spruce up your garden fence with these ideas.

A fan trellis sits against a wall in a residential yard.
How to Build a Fan Trellis

Add a statement piece to your garden landscape by following these steps.

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Where To Place An Outdoor Pergola

A pergola is a simple structure that has been in use for centuries.

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Build A Garden Swing In 10 Steps

The following method can be used to create a fantastic wooden garden swing in 10 easy steps.

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Make A Bubbler Fountain In 5 Steps

A bubbler fountain is an attractive and fun addition to any yard or garden.

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Things To Avoid With A Metal Trellis

Adding a metal trellis to your garden can be a beautiful and interesting visual garden element.

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Build a Cinder Block Retaining Wall

Creating a stable cinder block retaining wall might look like a difficult task to an outsider, but it's quick and manageable with these five steps.

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Building a Pergola on a Deck

You can save money enhancing your backyard with a pergola.

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Installing a Retractable Awning

Give your window, patio or deck a great new addition.

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How To Install An Awning

Installing a temporary awning is not rocket science.

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How To Install a Retractable Awning

Learn the do's and don't of installing a retractable awning.

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Build a Retaining Wall in Your Yard

Retain your soil behind a wall and regain your backyard space.

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Build a Cozy Spot With a Pergola

Provide shade and beauty in an outdoor room.

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Anchoring A Garden Arch In 4 Steps

Anchor your garden arch to keep it protected and stable.