Landscaping
How to Build a Wire Trellis
A wire trellis is an excellent way to maximize vertical space in your garden, and building one is the perfect project for people with small yards or gardens.
How to Transition A Landscape From Spring to Summer
Host Kevin O’Connor meets with landscape contractors Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam to talk about what homeowners should do to transition their yards from spring to summer.
Celebrating Atlanta Landscapers
Brothers and fourth-generation landscapers Donald Jordan and David Jones work together every day, celebrating their love for landscaping and family tradition.
What is Goat Grazing?
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey steps (carefully) outside his normal trade to show us an eco-friendly way to clear overgrown yards: goats with an insatiable appetite.
How to Firescape a Yard
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner add flare to her front yard while also promoting safety during wildfire season with thoughtful plant and design choices.
How to Manage Invasive Plants
Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner reclaim a piece of his yard that’s overrun with invasive and aggressive species.
What You Need in a Snow Removal Kit
Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam shows host Kevin O’Connor how to prepare for winter. Lee shows the tools and materials he uses, as well as some maintenance to make sure his tools are ready.
Ask This Old House Introduces Lee Gilliam
The newest member of the Ask This Old House team takes us for a ride to tell us about himself and how he started his business, and offers some advice to budding entrepreneurs.
How to Landscape a Sloping Yard
Lee Gilliam, the newest member of the Ask This Old House family, teams up with landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada to help a homeowner whose yard has been going downhill.
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How to Clear a Fallen Tree with a Portable Sawmill
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert’s Christmas tree farm suffered some damage from a fallen red oak. Rather than get rid of it, he’s going to turn it into usable slabs of wood for his projects.
How to Clean Hardscape
Mason Mark McCullough shows host Kevin O’Connor how to remove organic stains from hardscape like bluestone and limestone blocks and pavers.
How to Create a Sun and Shade Garden
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner design a garden that will work with their half-sun, half-shade yard perfectly, turning the homeowner’s backyard into a little oasis.
Understanding Wetlands
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada meets with a landowner and a wetland expert to discuss identifying and building on properties with designated wetland areas.
5 Best Pole Saws (2024 Guide)
Pole saws make pruning trees, bushes, and other plants simple and accessible. Find the best pole saw for your yard with the help of our top recommendations.
Types of Landscaping Rocks and How to Use Them
With so many choices, selecting the right landscape rocks for your home can be difficult. We walk you though the options in this guide.
5 Best Landscape Fabrics (2024 Guide)
In this review and buyer’s guide, our team compares the best landscape fabrics and provides detailed recommendations to help you find the right solution for your project.
The 5 Best String Trimmers (2024 Review)
For those areas of your yard where a lawnmower can’t reach or where you need a little extra help such as in tight corners or around trees, a string trimmer is a convenient maintenance tool. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best string trimmers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Install Cobblestone Driveway Edging
Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner keep her driveway from washing away by replacing an old, ineffective brick edging with big, bulky cobblestone.
Pro Tips for Planting a Privacy Hedge
Are you wanting to plant a privacy hedge of arborvitaes, but are unsure of the best kind to plant or how far apart to plant them? This Old House landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada shares her expert tips for planting privacy hedges.
How to Maintain a Backyard Pond
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner restore their backyard pond to its former glistening glory.
Creative Groundcover Combinations
Why settle for a one-note planting when there’s so much variety to try? Here’s how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard.
Spring Checklist: Prep Your Home for Warm Weather
Get your home, lawn, and garden ready for the milder, wetter days on the way
Ultimate Guide to Tree Pruning
Looking for the best methods and tips for tree pruning? Our guide outlines best pruning practices and how this maintenance affects the health of your trees.
Perennials That Bloom Every Year
With their ornamental beauty and adaptable natures, many perennial garden favorites are worth a second look for their resiliency in an era of weather extremes.
How to Build a Block Retaining Wall
House One editor and DIY Expert Jenn Largesse walks us through the process of building a retaining wall in her backyard.
How to Build a Stone Water Fountain
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and mason Mark McCullough team up to build a simple stone water feature that makes a big impact.
How Jenn Nawada Became a Landscape Designer
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains how she found her trade and how she ended up on the team at Ask This Old House.
The 5 Best Electric Lawn Mowers (2023 Review)
Electric mowers are more economical and lightweight than gas mowers. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best electric lawn mowers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
All About Holly Bushes
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for holly plants and incorporate them into a landscape.
How to Design a High Traffic Landscape
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada works with a homeowner who lives on a corner lot to create an attractive, durable landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic.
5 Gorgeous Rock Landscaping Ideas
Spruce up your outdoor space with cool rock landscaping ideas and reap the many benefits of using rocks in your landscape design.
The 5 Best Chainsaws (2023 Review)
The type of chainsaw you pick can have a large impact on whether you end up with a clean cut or a splintered disaster. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best chainsaws on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.