Lawn & Garden Projects

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.

Plant an Organic Garden

Plant an Organic Garden

Reap the health and environmental benefits of a chemical-free garden.

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Summer Lawn Doctor

Summer Lawn Doctor

Restore, repair and rejuvenate your lawn and keep it healthy through the season.

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Fix Lawn Damage

Fix Lawn Damage

Step-by-step solutions to the most common lawn problems.

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Build A Bird Habitat

Build A Bird Habitat

Love birds? Turn your yard into a bird-friendly oasis.

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Prepare Your Grill For Summer

Prepare Your Grill For Summer

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

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Tune Up Your Lawn Mower

Tune Up Your Lawn Mower

Keep your mower in top condition and it’ll last for years.

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Start Seeding a Garden

Start Seeding a Garden

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

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Plant a Tree for Earth Day

Plant a Tree for Earth Day

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

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Plan Your Landscape

Plan Your Landscape

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

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Build an Outdoor Planter

Build an Outdoor Planter

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

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Start Seeds Indoors for Spring

Start Seeds Indoors for Spring

Satisfy your love of gardening by starting some plants indoors.

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Plan A Spring Garden

Plan A Spring Garden

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

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Care for Your Trees in Winter

Create Plant Markers and Garden Signs

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

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Dress Your Home with Holiday Delight

Protect Your Landscape from Road Salt

Keep winter walkways safe without damaging your landscape.

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Care for Your Trees in Winter

Care for Your Trees in Winter

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

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Dress Your Home with Holiday Delight

Dress Your Home with Holiday Delight

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

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Store Lawn & Garden Tools for Winter

Store Lawn & Garden Tools for Winter

Take care of your tools before you store them for the off-season.

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Dethatch and Aerate Your Lawn

Dethatch and Aerate Your Lawn

Get your grass ready for winter and enjoy a lush lawn come spring.

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Prepare Perennials for Winter

Prepare Perennials for Winter

Get your garden ready for winter and enjoy beautiful blooms come spring.

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Practice Outdoor Fire Safety

Practice Outdoor Fire Safety

Stay safe during the season of bonfires and burning leaves.

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Plant Bulbs for Spring

Plant Bulbs for Spring

A little gardening now makes for a beautiful garden come spring.

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Build a Bird Feeder

Build a Bird Feeder

Attract beautiful wildlife to your yard with a handmade bird feeder.

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Maintain Garden Tools

Maintain Garden Tools

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

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Can What You Grow

Can What You Grow

Make the most of your garden by canning your harvest.

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Make Your Garden Organic

Make Your Garden Organic

Change your vegetable garden or flowerbed into an organic garden.

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Install an Outdoor Water Garden

Install a Water Garden

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

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Build a Backyard Fire Pit

Build a Backyard Fire Pit

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

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Outdoor Safety for Kids and Pets

Outdoor Safety

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

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Grow a New Lawn

Start a New Lawn

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

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Garden Bed Edging Tips

Garden Bed Edging

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

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Plant a Tree on Earth Day

Plant a Tree

Celebrate Mother Nature with a tree planted in her honor.

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Install a Rainwater Collection System

Rainwater Collection System

Keep your lawn and garden lush with your own "green" irrigation system.

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Planting Seeds Indoors

Start Seeds Indoors for Spring Planting

Bring a little spring inside and start your seeds today.

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Tile Your Outdoor Patio Living Space

Tile a Patio

Transform an old patio into a beautiful outdoor living space.

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Plant Repotting, Indoor House Plants

Repotting House Plants

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

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Build Your Own Indoor Planter Box

Build an Indoor Window Planter

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

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Ways to Grow and Care for an Indoor Herb Garden

Indoor Herb Garden

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

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With Proper Gardening Tips You can care for your Garden in the Winter Time

Winter Gardening Ideas

No matter the weather, these projects will get your garden in shape for spring.

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Caring For Indoor Plants

Caring For Indoor Plants

Enhance your décor and bring a little bit of the outdoors in for the holidays.

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How to hang holiday lights

Hang Decorative Lights

Nothing says "happy holidays" like a bright and cheerful light show.

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Prepare for winter by raking leaves, cleaning gutters, winterize lawn, and tree trimming

Prep Your Outdoors For Winter

Keep your yard healthy and prevent home damage during the winter months.

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Lawn and garden care for winter - tree pruning

Prep Your Yard For Winter

A few worthwhile fall tasks that will pay big dividends come spring.

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Raking Leaves for Lawn Cleanup

Fall Clean Up

A little clean up now makes for a much healthier yard come springtime.

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Outdoor Fire Safety

Outdoor Fire Safety

Make your outdoor area as safe as possible for you and your family.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Build a Retaining Wall

Build a Retaining Wall

Turn unsightly sloping areas into neat, interesting spaces.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Fertilize & Mulch a Garden

Fertilize & Mulch a Garden

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Make a Compost Bin

Make a Compost Bin

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Control Garden Pests

Control Garden Pests

Protect your garden from stubborn pests to keep it healthy and attractive.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Planting Basics

Planting Basics

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Beautify Your Lawn

Beautify Your Lawn

Enhance your yard with a flagstone walkway or picket fence.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Prevent Weeds

Prevent Weeds

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Greenscape Your Yard

Greenscape Your Yard

Simple tips to make your yard healthier, more beautiful and “green.”

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Lawn & Garden Project: Seed Your Lawn

Seed Your Lawn

Spread seeds now to create a healthy, beautiful lawn this spring.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Indoor Landscaping

Indoor Landscaping

Enhance your home with simple indoor landscaping ideas.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Installling a Paver Patio & Solar Lights

Installing a Paver Patio and Solar Lights

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Restore a Patio Bench

Restore a Patio Bench

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Build a New Walkway

Build a New Walkway

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Beautify Your Deck

Beautify Your Deck

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

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Lawn & Garden Project: Veggie Garden & Trellis

Veggie Garden & Trellis

Planting a vegetable garden and building a trellis is easy. Follow our lead and be on your way to homegrown produce.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Spruce Up Lawn

Spruce Up Your Lawn

A lush, green lawn is everyone's springtime wish. We'll point you in the right direction.

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Lawn & Garden Project: Banish Bugs

Banish Bugs

Everything you need to keep bugs and slugs from ruining your backyard fun.

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