DIY Projects & Ideas
Herb Ground Cover: Easy Mulch Alternative
Herb ground cover plants are a great alternative to mulch: a low-maintenance way to cut down on weed growth and help the soil retain water, and to insulate plants from temperatures.
Hot Weather Lawn Care: How to Keep Grass Healthy
Hot weather lawn care is necessary to keep your grass healthy in summer. Find out the basics of lawn care in hot weather, and save your grass!
Beautify Your Deck
Learn how to restore and re-stain your deck as well as spruce it up with flowers, trees, and lighting with this 6 step guide.
How to Plant a Tree
5 Steps - Make your yard stand out and do your part to help the environment by learning how to plant any type of tree with this DIY guide from True Value.
How to Build a Sandbox
The sandbox has long been a staple of child's play. Learn how to make a sandbox and add this pile of playground magic to your yard in just a weekend afternoon.
How to Build a Backyard Bird Habitat
Learn how to create a bird habitat in your backyard by using native vegetation, birdbaths, and bird feeders with this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.
How I Prepped My Flower Bulbs for Spring
This time of year I start dreaming of the beauty of spring. The anticipation of being outdoors back in the garden really helps get me through the last bit of grey, dreary weather. While a majority of our spring bulbs are planted in the fall, there is one gardening project I like to save for...
Trimming and Pruning: Best time to trim hedges, trees and bushes
Find out when is the best time of the year to trim trees, hedges or bushes with the help of True Value's tools, including garden shears.
Winterproofing Your Chicken Coop: How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter
Learn what to feed chickens during winter and how to protect them from the cold in our new guide. Discover the basics of keeping chickens warm in winter!
How to Install a Sprinkler System
8 Steps - Learn about installing a sprinkler system by checking for valves / drains and installing gate pipe-run with this DIY guide from True Value.
Displaying the American Flag With Dignity and Honor
Learn to display and care for your American flag with pride and ownership in your home. At True Value, we teach you everything you need to know.
Control Garden Pests
6 Steps - Control garden pests including insects and animals with natural deterrents, rubbing alcohol or insecticides with this DIY guide from True Value.
Creative Ideas for Decorative Indoor Landscaping
Learn about indoor landscaping by making tabletop water fountains (4 Steps) and build an armoire garden (4 Steps) with this DIY guide from True Value.
Design Your Own Landscape
5 Steps - Design your front walkway, backyard or garden like a pro using ponds, fencing, gazebos, etc. with this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.
How to Dethatch and Aerate Your Lawn
4 Steps - Learn about aerating and dethatching your lawn each fall to help your grass thrive come spring with this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.