Lawn Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our lawn projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How To Replace Grass with a Garden Bed

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a couple redesign, repurpose, and restore their front yard’s design after removing two mature but rotten oak trees, exposing the yard to full sun.
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Why is This Lawn Patchy? Professional Tips for Maintaining a Yard

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractors Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada share DIY tips for killing weeds without hurting the lawn.
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How To Grow Grasses on the Prairie

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada partners with a Wyoming ecologist to learn about different types of prairie grasses.
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How To Replace a Lawn With Shade Perennials

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook offers alternatives to grass in a shady spot, including perennials, ferns, and more.
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How To Revitalize a Lawn

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some DIY Smarts as he tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well.
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How To Patch and Restore a Dead or Smothered Lawn

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook reseeds a dead section of lawn and blends it in with the rest of the yard.
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Everything You Need to Know to Restore a Green, Healthy Lawn

Ask this old house landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Kentucky to show a homeowner revive his lawn step by step.
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How To Install and Maintain a Robotic Lawn Mower

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O’Connor set up a robotic lawn mower.
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How To Tune Up Your Lawn Mower

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares his top five tips for keeping your lawn mower running smoothly.
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How to Install a Frost-Proof Hose Spigot

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a frost-proof spigot for your home.
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How to Patch a Lawn With Grass Seed

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor patch a lawn with grass seed
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How To Rejuvenate Your Lawn

Looking to revamp the look of your lawn? Here are some tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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How To Choose Grass Seed

Learn how to choose the right grass seed for your yard with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and turf expert Mary Owen.
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How To Revive a Lawn With a Slice Seeder

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a quick, easy way to seed and resuscitate a sickly-looking lawn.
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What You Need to Know to Restore a Patchy, Weedy Lawn

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to revamp a struggling lawn and keep it looking pristine.
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How To Choose a Riding Lawn Mower

Looking for the best riding lawn mower? This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook takes a quick look at some options.
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How To Maintain a Gas Lawn Mower for Your Yard

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and Kevin O'Connor share tips for keeping your mower running smoothly all season long.
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How To Repair Lawn Damage After Construction

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to repair lawn damage after construction without replacing the grass.
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How To Sharpen Mower Blades

Sharpen and convert a dull blade to cut grass cleanly every time with This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook.
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How To Install a Graywater Irrigation System

Learn how to reuse laundry wastewater as irrigation with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
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How To Mow a Lawn Like a Pro to Achieve the Perfect Yard

Read perfect-cut lawn mowing tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook to help you achieve a lush, pristine lawn every time.
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How To Revive a Brown Lawn in 6 Simple to Follow Steps

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook breathes new life into a dead spring lawn brought on by a harsh winter.
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How To Keep a Lawn and Garden Beds Separate With Borders

Are you searching for a long-term way to keep your lawn away from your garden beds? Learn expert tips and tricks here.
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How to Maintain a Lawn

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor discuss best practices for keeping a lawn lush and green
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How to Reseed a Lawn

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to breathe new life into an old, tired lawn
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How to Lay Sod

Creating a lush, new lawn with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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What You Need to Know to Choose and Use Lawn Sprinklers

Maximize your lawn’s health by selecting the best sprinkler type and learning how to water efficiently. Read our guide to learn more.
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How To Patch a Lawn

Learn how to repair dead, damaged patches in your lawn from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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How To Choose an Eco-Friendly Lawn Mower

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses options and features of non-gasoline-powered mowers.
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How to Maintain a Lawn Organically

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows an environmentally safe way to grow a greener, healthier lawn.
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How to Seed a New Lawn

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook plants a new lawn from seed
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How to Install and Maintain a Low-Cost Lawn Sprinkler

Installing a low-cost lawn sprinkler can keep your lawn lush and green, and it's less expensive than professional services. Read how to complete this installation in our step-by-step guide.
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All About Fertilizing: How To Fertilize Your Lawn Effectively

In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses proper techniques for feeding a lush, green lawn.