Yard and Garden

Beautifying your great outdoors

Creating bountiful flowerbeds and caring for a manicured lawn is one of the easiest and most enjoyable facelifts you can give your home. Aside from giving you a beautiful outdoor living space, gardens and lawns also add to the curb appeal of your home and increase its value to potential buyers. Gardening lets you stretch your green thumb and get creative - cultivate a lawn and flowerbeds that will make the neighbors jealous!


Building Big

Adding a patio or deck to your yard gives you extra space to entertain guests, enjoy barbecued meals or relax during a quiet afternoon alone. Most patios can be constructed over a weekend and are a great starter project for the do-it-yourselfer.

Decks, however, require more planning and you’ll likely need to purchase a building permit. When choosing between a deck or patio, think accessibility. Decks are raised off the ground and might not be suitable for houses that aren’t elevated. Patios are great for those with mobility problems as there aren’t any stairs to climb.

Other yard structures like shed, gazebos and greenhouses add entertaining, storage and growing space to your yard. Most are available in easy-to-assemble kits or are pre-fabricated for those who aren’t confident in their handy skills.

Get Growing

Add some color and vitality to your yard by cultivating a garden. Part art and part science, gardens rely on proper irrigation, suitable nutrients from fertilizers like compost and must be maintained with the proper landscaping equipment.

However, you aren’t the only one who will enjoy your well-tended garden. Common garden pests take up residence in both cared-for and neglected yards, but there are ways you can fight back. Learn more about chemical and non-chemical pest solutions to keep your garden looking its best.

Splish, Splash

People are naturally attracted to water, and the addition of a swimming pool or hot tub will make your yard a place guests love to visit. Pools and spas are major investments, but they can add to the value of your home.

Garden ponds are another favorite for many homeowners who enjoy cultivating water plants. Adding a few fish to your pond will make it even more interesting for you, your family and your guests.

Caring for your garden is just like decorating your house. Play around with different colors and designs until you find a style that suits your home and your personality.

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HELP NEED IN KANSAS CITTY MISSOURI Hello our names are William and Vikki. We would love for you to come redo our mom's home. She has worked very hard over the years trying to raise three children on her own. Now that we are grown we would like to give back to her. Shes been in and out of the hospital through the years, with a deases called Crohns. She was recently been in a car accident that has now left her with bad tingling feelings in her legs. She works at a Verterans Hospital located in Missouri as an RN, where she is on her feet for long periods of the day. She then comes home to 2-3 grandchildren to babysit so that we may provide for our children. We would really LOVE to brighten her world with a home and garden make over. WITH LOVE FROM HER KIDS BILLYBOOY7136@yahoo.com PLEASE HELP>
Posted on 7/8/2010 12:09:00 AM by Anonymous
I need help. My yard needs tons of work, i know have to sell because of job relocation will yard crashers please help. How do i submit my yard to yard crashers?
Posted on 7/6/2010 11:16:00 AM by Anonymous
Hello Yard Crashers family. Would you consider coming to the Washington DC area? We live in beautiful Northern VA just outside the Nation's Capital! I would love to bring you home to solve our unsolvable problem. We have tried working on our back yard, but can't seem to solve the water erosion problems introduced by our neighbors regrading/altering their yards. Even our fixes were eroded. It is a vivid example of the effect of what others up hill do .... really effects those down stream. As I said we haven't found the right approach to fix this. There is also a drainage problem near the house that was due to some construction. That is where we want to put a patio/fire pit... but until we solve that drainage problem, the patio/fire pit is back burnered. We also have some Cairn Terriers that would love to have an area of their own to dig and snoop around in a cairn. They are happy, friendly, and love to play..... but they also are terriers! I would love to take you home with me on a moments notice! Sincerely, V Faircloth
Posted on 6/24/2010 4:52:00 PM by Anonymous
By the way the guy in white lake michigan is john@detroittrading.com :)
Posted on 6/10/2010 2:22:00 PM by Anonymous
My yard is in need of a serious crash. I live on the lake where everyones yard is awsome then there is mine. You guys would have a blast . I am a hard worker and will get things done... COME AND CRASH WHITE LAKE MICHIGAN. We need DIY'S help here in MICHIGAN with the economy and all... :)
Posted on 6/10/2010 2:20:00 PM by Anonymous
Have you ever come to the state of Missouri and if so when , I sure could use help with my yard
Posted on 5/2/2010 6:20:00 PM by Anonymous
Do you ever come to Orlando? I had a nice yard and then I had two back surgery and now its very hard to get up and down. I thought after my last surgery everything would be ok and I could go and finish my yard. I did have a a guy come in and work on it for me and then his son decided to help himself to a few things in the back yard. So here Iam again, starting over again.I have some supplies for what I would like to have done. The storms down here funished the hot tub off Now it is cracked and the cement is lifting around it. I have a nice pool, but hate to go out and see the mess around it. The front yard I had to cut down a large tree and now I have a big hole where it use to be. Everything is such a mess. I watch your show and alway so surprised how you put it all togeather and make it really nice and wishing that some day my yard could look as nice. I use to like working in the yard and enjoying sitting by the pool after everything was done, but I dont see that in the near future since it is so hard for me just getting through the day without taking mussle relaxers for my back. Im going to keep on wishing and maybe one day my dreams will come true and I could start using my yard again. I could get someone to keep it up since work is hard to find these days, its just getting the major work done. Thank you for your time reading this and I hope and pray some day I will see you in my yard. Mrs. Brown
Posted on 5/2/2010 12:41:00 AM by Anonymous
HELP!!! We have let out backyard get so out of control with neglect..My husbands son got killed in a job related accident in Oct. 2009 so there for any "want to" from us both is not there. I was hoping when spring got here it would help. However my mom is very ill approx. 2 months ago diagnosed with End Stage COPD,CHF, severe scolisis, and emphysema/She has been hospitalized for 2 months. She is on Hospice so all my time and energy had been taking care of and staying with my mother. We would both love a relaxing atmosphere to escape to in our back yard. I love flowers and working in the yard and getting my hands dirty but all my focus at this point is my mom and helping my husband through this diff time dealing with the death of his son. HELP me get my yard back!!! Terri Berry! email..terri601@hotmail.com
Posted on 5/1/2010 11:46:00 PM by Anonymous
please yard crashers we need your help. Our yard is like a roller coaster. There are dips and rainrunoff areas that you could drive a dump truck through. The siptic runs out in the back yard and there is no shade.Please help.
Posted on 4/25/2010 5:26:00 PM by Anonymous
I'd like to get some ideas of different things to do with my yard this year.
Posted on 2/19/2010 4:55:00 PM by Anonymous
YARD CRASHER'S..... Hello, my name is Nichole Lacey.. My family and I love your show. Its very kind what you and your team do for others. I need help!! I had a baby march 5th of 2009 and I live at home with my mother and brothers. We own four wonderful dogs, who tore up our back yard. Are grass is all gone and its nothing but dirt and rocks. When we purchased our home every one in our neighborhood dumped all their rocks in our back yard. Our home was one of the last homes built. Im a single mom and full time student and would love something for my daughter to be able to go out and play in and be safe. MY mom is a single mom and deserves this so much. Do yard crashers ever come out to spanaway washington? elainasmommy1145@yahoo.com GOD BLESS!!!!!!
Posted on 2/7/2010 1:05:00 PM by Anonymous
does having a water softner hurt your plants when you water them.I have heard the salt in the water will kill your plants. jrdales4@aol.com
Posted on 1/31/2010 10:33:00 AM by Anonymous
Yard crashers please come---help. We just purchased a house one acre, and we don't have a clue what to do. It has sprinklers front and back, mainly grass in the back, fenced area on side for garden, circle drive out front. We live in California central valley and it gets hot here during the summer. HELP PLEASE
Posted on 1/16/2010 1:21:00 AM by Anonymous
Hello, You mentioned that if help is needed from the yard crasher, landscape makeover to let you know. I need help with an acre of land in my front yard. There's 25 Poplar trees and some Red Pine and Spruce already growing in the yard. The rest of the land is in desperate need of landscaping. I live in Swastika Ontario Canada way up north in Zone 2. You certainly do a fine job of the desperate landscaping projects that you have tackled. Help, I need you for my yard makeover! Sincerely, Mrs. Raymonde Bourgeois
Posted on 11/3/2009 10:50:00 PM by Anonymous
how do i submit my yard for yard makeover??? please help i just love yard crashers
Posted on 10/11/2009 7:44:00 PM by Anonymous
i watch yard crasher all the time and we just purchase a home and i have been trying to fix our yard with no success please help if yard crasher travel to orangeburg sc
Posted on 10/11/2009 7:10:00 PM by Anonymous
Backyard! Twenty five Deep canyon being fill in now to make backyard. Would be an excellent backyard for show. Something different. 3875 Kanan - Agoura 91301
Posted on 9/29/2009 10:50:00 AM by Anonymous
yard crashers. do you know where wilmington north carolina is.we just got a house,it was built in 2000,the main reason i fell in love with it is because of the 3 ,80-100 year old live oaks. there wounderful..but grass doesn"s grow very well because of the shade. i have nooooo idea what to do with it!!!!!!!!! please help
Posted on 9/15/2009 8:58:00 PM by Anonymous
I watch yard crashers and they do an awsome! I have a project for you. I have tried to fix my front and back yard and it has been impossible. Help please!!!!!
Posted on 9/6/2009 5:22:00 PM by Anonymous
i live in western north carolina i have 2 large natural areas also a creek that runs through my yard the soil is clay and rocky i can not seem to get anything to live for more than 2 years i have tried all types of plants and scrubs do you have any suggestions
Posted on 8/24/2009 3:14:00 PM by Anonymous
Do yard crashers come to Texas.Fort worth area? I eave on 1.25 acreas most is back yard.
Posted on 8/9/2009 3:10:00 PM by Anonymous
Yard crashers are welcom!!!!! I have a beautiful log home on 2 acres in Richmond, KY close to the KY RIVER...I have lots of rocks large and small but have no idea how to landscape this limestone nightmare! HELP ME, Teresa on the river
Posted on 8/9/2009 10:57:00 AM by Anonymous
I would love a land make over...YARD CRASHERS HELP!! Do yard crashers venture to the Atlanta area(Snellville)?
Posted on 8/7/2009 11:44:00 PM by Anonymous
is there any way to get rid of stagehorn sumac
Posted on 8/1/2009 2:33:00 PM by Anonymous
I hope Yard Crashers can come do my yard in Westland, Michigan.
Posted on 7/30/2009 8:40:00 PM by Anonymous
Monkey or Bermuda grass is excellent around decks. Just needs trimmed in the fall and spring with general household scissors. I even let my 5 y.o. help with his safety scissors. It is beautiful and low maintenance.
Posted on 7/26/2009 11:55:00 PM by Anonymous
I am looking for the recycled windshield glass bolders you had on yard crashers. I live in Brighton Mi. and would like to know where I can purchase those pretty blue bolders. Thank you Kim
Posted on 7/22/2009 8:19:00 PM by Anonymous
How do I submit my yard for a makeover with a water feature addition?
Posted on 7/6/2009 10:16:00 AM by Anonymous
how do i submit my yard for a makeover..??
Posted on 5/17/2009 4:04:00 PM by Anonymous
I would like to know what type of plant would be good for around a deck. That does not take a lot of maintince.
Posted on 4/21/2009 9:56:00 PM by Anonymous
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