To mark a perfect arc when laying out a border for a flower bed, all you need is a gutter spike, tape measure or string, and a can of marking paint. Watch this video to find about how to go about it. Watch this video.

Outdoor rooms are the perfect place for entertaining or just kicking back and relaxing. We’re taking a look at a number of different outdoor living spaces to see what makes a really great outdoor room, and give you some useful ideas for to make or improve own outdoor living area. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Water is good for your yard, but too much in one area can lead to erosion of the soil. To prevent erosion from occurring, install a layer of burlap before planting groundcover. Watch this video to find out how. Watch this video.

Attending a gardening and landscaping show—such as the Festival of Flowers held each spring in Mobile, Alabama—is a great way to find inspiration and ideas for your yard. The show featured amazing displays by landscape designers as well as plants from nurseries and unusual items for your yard. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Setting a wooden post in concrete makes it more stable and secure, but as the wood shrinks over time, it can cause the post to become loose. To prevent this from happening, drive several large, rust resistant nails in all four sides of the post at different angles. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Standing water in your yard is an eyesore and can act as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Installing a French drain is a great way to remove standing water from your yard. Watch this video to find out how to construct a French drain. Watch this video.

You should consider remove a tree from your property if the tree is clearly dead or close to the end of its life, is blocking the view from a window, or has grown too big and is out of proportion with the house. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Retaining walls are a good way to contain raised gardens and prevent erosion. Watch this video to see some different techniques for building a retaining wall in your yard. Watch this video.

Tom asks, “I’m installing a mailbox at the curb. How high should it be, and are there other postal service requirements?”

Start by contacting your local post office to make sure the mailbox and location meet approval. Read on for the general guidelines for a curbside mailbox. Read in full.

If you keep your dog in a fenced in backyard, chances are that he’ll try to dig his way to freedom. Dogs often dig under a gate, since there’s has a gap under it to allow the gate to swing open. Watch this video to find out how to prevent your dog from digging under a gate. Watch this video.