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Looking to grow a healthy, thriving vegetable garden? Yearning for a lush, green lawn? You've come to the right place. Gardening isn't just good for the earth; it's good for the soul. Even if you don't think you have a green thumb, we'll point you in the right direction. From flower gardening to lawn care to pest control, there are dozens of awesome lawn and garden project tips and ideas here. Feel free to dig around. Then head to your local True Value hardware store to find all the products you need to get your do-it-yourself lawn and garden projects done right.

Beautify Your Deck

Follow these simple steps and transform your deck from an eyesore to an eyeful.

Beautify your Lawn

Enhance your yard with a flagstone walkway or picket fence.

Best Ways to Care for Poinsettias

Keep these holiday favorites looking good all season long.

Build a Backyard Fire Pit

Warm up your outdoor space with your own backyard fire pit.

Build a Bird Feeder

Design and construction ideas for feeding your feathered friends.

Build a Bird Habitat

Build A Bird Habitat If you’re a bird lover and want to draw a diverse range of bird life to your yard, you’ll need more than just a birdbath or bird feeder.

Build a New Walkway

Add a touch of class to your home with a faux brick or cobblestone walkway.

Build a Rain Water Collection System

Conserve water by reusing runoff from downspouts.

Build a Retaining Wall

Enhance your lawn's natural shape.

Build a Window Garden

Cheer up any room by creating a space for your potted plants.

Build an Indoor Window Planter

Bring your windowsills to life with a planter you can make yourself.

Build an Outdoor Planter

A great way to add color and life to your patio, porch, deck and yard.

Canning Your Fruits & Vegetables

Is the fresh produce you've grown in your garden too much for your family to eat in one season?

Care for Indoor Plants

Tips for keeping houseplants vibrant and healthy all winter.

Care for your Trees in Winter

Don’t let winter weather wreak havoc on your trees.

Control Garden Pests

Keep your garden beautiful and pest-free.

Create an Eco-Friendly Lawn & Garden

Keep your yard healthy and green the natural way.

Create Plant Markers and Garden Signs

An indoor project to help organize and personalize your garden come spring.

Dethatch and Aerate Your Lawn

Get your lawn ready for a fresh spring start.

Dress Your Home with Holiday Delight

Add festive flair to your home with holiday lights and decorations.

Extend Your Growing Season

Helpful tips to yield a longer harvest.

Fall Clean Up

A little clean up now makes for less work and a much healthier yard later.

Fertilize & Mulch a Garden

Take these easy steps to keep your garden healthy and beautiful.

Fix Lawn Damage

Your lawn takes a beating, season to season, from winter weather salt damage, insects, rodents and birds, family pets, weeds and thatch.

Garden Bed Edging

Frame your flowerbeds and gardens with any of these edging ideas.

Get Rid of Rodents

Rid your home of potentially destructive pests.

Indoor Herb Garden

Bring a little summer inside with a garden you can grow indoors.

Indoor Landscaping

Enhance your home with simple indoor landscaping ideas.

Install a Flagstone Walkway

Add a welcoming appeal to your yard or entryway.

Install a Paver Patio and Solar Lights

Add space and color to your yard with a patio created out of concrete paving stones.

Install a Water Garden

Give your yard a beautiful, unique focal point with this water feature.

Install an Underground Sprinkler System

Maintain a healthy, watered lawn all summer long.

Maintain Garden Tools

A little TLC will keep your garden tools in great shape for years.

Make a Compost Bin

Reduce, reuse and recycle waste to maintain a healthy, beautiful garden.

Outdoor Safety for Kids and Pets

Make your yard a safe haven for kids and pets alike.

Outdoor Safety Tips

Fall is the perfect time for bonfires, burning leaves and other outdoor autumn activities.

Plan a Spring Garden

Save time and money and get a head start on your springtime planting.

Plan Your Landscape

Map out ideas for your yard now so you’re ready for planting season.

Plant a Hedge

Beautify your yard with a natural fence.

Plant a Rose Garden

Add elegance, fragrance and color to your garden.

Plant a Tree or Shrub for Earth Day

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with this fun outdoor project.

Plant an Organic Garden

Organic gardening has become very popular because of its substantial health and environmental benefits.

Plant Bulbs for Spring

As fall approaches, you’re probably not thinking about next spring’s garden, but it’s the ideal time for planting flower bulbs.

Planting Basics

Enhance the appearance of your yard with ease by adding plants, shrubs and trees.

Prep Perennials for Winter

Perennials are a fairly hassle-free way to enjoy colorful vegetation each year.

Prep Your Patio for Summer

Create a favorite summer spot for friends and family.

Prepare Your Grill For Summer

Clean and prep your grill for a new season of family fun and fabulous food.

Prevent Weeds

Eliminate annoying weeds that threaten the health of your lawn and garden.

Protect your Landscape from Road Salt

Save your lawn from seasonal salt build-up.

Ready Your Lawn for Winter

Winter is coming and it’s time to wrap up the warm season’s yard work.

Repotting House Plants

Help indoor plants turn over a new leaf in a few simple steps.

Reseed and Feed Your Lawn for Winter

Prepare your lawn for colder temperatures.

Restore a Patio Bench

Follow these simple steps to bring a wooden patio bench back to life.

Snow Removal From Roofs and Trees

When winter snow blankets your home and landscape, it looks beautiful.

Start a New Lawn

From sod to seed, here’s everything to make your lawn lush and green.

Start Seeding a Garden

Whether you’re planting vegetables or flowers, this guide will get you growing.

Start Seeds Indoors for Spring

Get a jump on garden favorites before the last frost.

Store Lawn and Garden Tools for Winter

Clean and prep your tools for the long winter months.

Tile a Patio

Transform an old patio into a beautiful outdoor living space.

Trim Trees & Hedges

Trim your trees and hedges easily and safely.

Watering Plants Effectively

Help your lawn and garden plants thrive.

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