<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Outdoors ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:26 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Rats will invade your yard if you leave this one item outdoors in April ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/rats-will-invade-your-yard-if-you-leave-this-one-item-outdoors-in-april yCNiB85Te2WAKDpQwxhndb Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hate wasps? Here's 5 ways to keep them off your porch for good ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/hate-wasps-heres-5-ways-to-keep-them-off-your-porch-for-good xqG8qjphQbXzE6JdfsgN6R Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 gardening jobs that you need to do in April 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/7-gardening-jobs-that-you-need-to-do-in-april-2026 dGDiANVWMY7L5qo9JcoHig Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s foldable $60 wood table is a game-changer for outdoor spaces — here’s why I’ll be picking one up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/ikeas-foldable-usd60-ikea-wood-table-is-a-game-changer-for-outdoor-spaces-heres-why-ill-be-picking-one-up ZfVxaggnYtCuZtwGomes7B Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:40:54 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Walmart's 12 hidden gems to add instant style to your yard this spring — all under $40 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/walmarts-12-hidden-gems-to-add-instant-style-to-your-yard-this-spring-all-under-usd40 3AwzVuzynU3gfYPhdjzXr9 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners are being urged to put aluminum foil in their yards for pest control — here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-put-aluminum-foil-in-their-yard-right-now-and-you-might-be-surprised-why CwgvTiJRUC4GJntECsHqfF Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:37:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ More than 10 million grill brushes sold by Home Depot recalled over metal wire ingestion hazard — what to do if you own one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/more-than-10-million-grill-brushes-sold-by-home-depot-recalled-over-metal-wire-ingestion-hazard-what-to-do-if-you-own-one Xaf4aMPrKxZVG3yLUoCqEf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:45:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Eufy E15 for my first spring mow — it’s good, but has a serious navigation problem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/eufy-e15-robot-lawnmower-review C4qTHFBMRdmapY6jnHSnKh Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:52:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take this spring flower test before finalizing your planting plans — most people can't name them all ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/spring-flowers-picture-quiz ZmNByuUzEiDdrLFr7yCKvJ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:58:44 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:01:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked gardening experts the secret to a greener lawn — here's what they want you to do this spring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-asked-gardening-experts-the-secret-to-a-greener-lawn-heres-what-they-want-you-to-do-this-spring PcfvyQDF2MX338BZNC9Ayk Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lego x Crocs second collab just dropped — here's where to buy the latest brick-inspired clogs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/lego-x-crocs-second-collab-just-dropped-heres-where-to-buy-the-latest-brick-inspired-clogs bSC5ByZmuuDcmLZuQuTPnc Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:15:42 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:36:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas hit by winter damage? Do this one simple thing now to guarantee spring blooms ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/hydrangeas-hit-by-winter-damage-do-this-one-simple-thing-now-to-guarantee-spring-blooms MFnXd7g5thqFEuFk3PwCLk Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:27:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 common lawn care mistakes that are killing your yard — avoid them this spring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/5-common-lawn-care-mistakes-that-are-killing-your-yard-avoid-them-this-spring wxyPu8VjcqVM7U5TcQaN5K Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:08:12 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:09:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners are being urged to use tin cans in their gardens (really) — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/homeowners-are-being-urged-to-use-tin-cans-in-their-gardens-really-heres-why GT7mCwmVqzPxaNCUaUiqpj Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:28:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just learned this rat-proof yard hack for under 50 cents — and I wish I'd known it sooner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-just-learned-this-rat-proof-yard-hack-for-under-50-cents-and-i-wish-id-known-it-sooner Pzspbizyv4CPk8phhykbEj Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:19:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to put toilet paper tubes in their yard in March — it’s not as strange as it sounds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/gardeners-are-being-urged-to-put-toilet-paper-tubes-in-their-yard-in-march-its-not-as-strange-as-it-sounds 9h8GwZFCWHZtgeS6hzu2gQ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:55:11 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:50:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/say-goodbye-to-lawn-weeds-with-this-simple-march-hack-and-revive-your-plants QK24Nt7rjc9ox5v3F5tB9B Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:50:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this compact pizza oven — and it's perfect for small outdoor spaces ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/gozney-arc-lite-review WrhzxnSJuW8vD2Ecwmzoi8 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this electric snow shovel in the blizzard of 2026, and now I know why it's sold out everywhere ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-tested-this-electric-snow-shovel-and-now-i-know-why-its-sold-out-everywhere tzDcFejBz89cek8ujBcxyW Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:25:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gozney just announced my dream pizza oven, and I can't wait to try it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/gozney-just-announced-my-dream-pizza-oven-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-it KAM6omHeECeQbzBCPegdBK Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:13 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:04:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ This IKEA storage essential is ideal for family camping trips, and it's only $10 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/this-ikea-storage-essential-is-ideal-for-family-camping-trips-and-its-only-usd10 pHXmVzjhUdbQyUcVzGxoAU Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:17:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The DIY de-icer — does vinegar really melt snow on your driveway? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/the-diy-de-icer-does-vinegar-really-melt-snow-on-your-driveway KYYAdKTbosi23Z7FP4jU3S Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:32:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought freezing weather would ruin my winter trip — but this $29 hiking shoe accessory saved my vacation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-thought-freezing-weather-would-ruin-my-winter-trip-but-this-usd29-hiking-shoe-accessory-saved-my-vacation UwYhTayr6sabjadW5d84VG Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Salting your driveway? Here's when you should actually be doing it for maximum melt ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/salting-your-driveway-heres-when-you-should-actually-be-doing-it-for-maximum-melt WGQKqK3ocvurQCKV6Rdc6U Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:05:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need a bird feeder — this hardy plant with bountiful berries will keep birds flocking to your yard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/you-dont-need-a-bird-feeder-this-hardy-plant-with-bountiful-berries-will-keep-birds-flocking-to-your-yard 9F2SmtGmqAct7Vfe2GmqXV Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The temperature is plummeting, so make sure you follow these 3 steps to keep your phone safe from the cold ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/the-temperature-is-plummeting-so-make-sure-you-follow-these-3-steps-to-keep-your-phone-safe-from-the-cold eNeke6K78tP8Ug9TotHLbT Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your bird feeder could be hiding infection and disease — here's how to tell, and what to do about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/your-bird-feeder-could-be-hiding-infection-and-disease-heres-how-to-tell-and-what-to-do-about-it VwhrUZMF8YHC4MA6MivdHG Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is January too late to plant spring bulbs? No, but here's how to do it the right way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/is-january-too-late-to-plant-spring-bulbs-no-but-heres-how-to-do-it-the-right-way DGd28suNfaXehaz3WBbASU Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:14:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 signs that your pipes have frozen — take note of these signals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/5-signs-that-your-pipes-have-frozen-take-note-of-these-signals NGZ2Eo3vGkYoLMXvBwQgBG Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why metal snow shovels can damage your decking, and what to use instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/homeowners-warned-not-to-use-metal-snow-shovels-on-this-common-type-of-decking-heres-why AiTNVmcUzVRNAGj7ZSxCqB Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:41:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ The one place you should never put a peace lily — and why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/the-one-place-you-should-never-put-a-peace-lily-and-why 6BwBnoe4947mL4We7h4Hsd Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter Storm 'Fern' checklist: 5 things you need to have on-hand when the snow and ice hit ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/pre-storm-checklist-5-things-you-should-keep-on-hand-when-the-snow-hits cpWctH3f3TEuU5ZnJA545a Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:53:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Weber just released its first-ever Wi-Fi-powered charcoal grill, and a range of smart add-ons ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/weber-just-released-its-first-ever-wi-fi-powered-charcoal-grill-and-a-range-of-smart-add-ons YkqoZhJz5rc9F75Cx6PFLH Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:12:11 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:30:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snow blowers are selling out fast, but these 3 are on sale at Amazon and start at just $99 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/snow-blowers-are-selling-out-fast-but-these-3-are-on-sale-at-amazon-and-start-at-just-usd99 cbqhbgexvAEdK2ttbg6FC Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:38:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried this cordless snow shovel that throws 20 feet — and it’s a total game changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-was-skeptical-of-powered-snow-shovels-until-i-used-one-to-clear-my-driveway-and-now-im-never-going-back 29yjZoGpd3umpx6X4FcY6a Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:24:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Never climb an icy roof to clear snow — here's the safe way to remove dangerous buildup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/that-snow-on-your-roof-weighs-more-than-you-think-heres-how-to-remove-it-safely DrbkgQbHRyrP9buu6YU8Kj Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:53:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 flower seeds to sow in January for a colorful summer garden ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-flower-seeds-to-sow-in-january-for-a-colorful-summer-garden 4Zp6dGwFjv5Xicp9ZduyKD Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter-proof your bird bath: this budget-friendly trick will stop it from freezing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/bird-baths-wont-freeze-over-this-winter-if-you-add-this-usd2-item Fx52f7nRQeDTDjQ9gkRmUR Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:51:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your peace lily needs dividing if you see these signs — here's how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/your-peace-lily-needs-dividing-if-you-see-these-signs-heres-how-to-do-it Ekq5afhJvpHw2EBdczn4P9 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philodendrons are one of the easiest houseplants — here's how to care for them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/philodendrons-are-one-of-the-easiest-houseplants-heres-how-to-care-for-them 8aPbTB27Q5GtxjQjBo5ZRA Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:18:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants that will attract hummingbirds to your yard this January — no, really ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/5-plants-that-will-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard-this-january-no-really maHrmTwMKEEZjJ5SdWWqwQ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! A former NASA engineer just released a leaf blower that won't make your neighbors hate you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/finally-a-former-nasa-engineer-just-released-a-leaf-blower-that-wont-make-your-neighbors-hate-you Md3CuYC2VqKG9V76TPHgKR Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:10:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best robot lawnmowers of CES ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/best-robot-lawnmowers-of-ces AjYyR3Hw7hFbYeTnB9EtZi Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can de-ice your car windshield in seconds with this one kitchen item — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/you-can-de-ice-your-car-windshield-in-seconds-with-this-one-kitchen-item-heres-how 7pCqmsYguRwLRA6LzQaz8a Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:26:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's latest collection is a plant parent's dream, and it starts at just $9 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/ikeas-latest-collection-is-a-plant-parents-dream-and-it-starts-at-just-usd9 Rh2A6P9pttT8H74Ntgbbtm Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:55:02 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:43:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ When should you use a snowblower vs a shovel? We ask the experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/when-should-you-use-a-snowblower-vs-a-shovel-we-ask-the-experts NZiyiRaGRHnT4pXdQsC3Le Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my grill for a flat-top griddle in 2025 — here's why I'm never going back ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/i-ditched-my-grill-for-a-flat-top-griddle-in-2025-heres-why-im-never-going-back 3fvdwXM4Di2Am5zcCfj4bL Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it OK to salt my neighbor’s side of the driveway without asking? Experts weigh in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/outdoors/is-it-ok-to-salt-my-neighbors-side-of-the-driveway-without-asking-experts-weigh-in WY7TxfKvDuaTJanMQCLr5Y Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This kitchen staple melts ice on your driveway — and it's better than salt ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-kitchen-staple-melts-ice-on-your-driveway-and-its-better-than-salt HMJ5xHwvBG6UU3xzK5YXfW Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm on a last-ditch effort to save my poinsettia — I asked an expert what to do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-couldnt-figure-out-why-my-poinsettia-looked-so-sad-according-to-experts-im-making-these-3-common-mistakes GdmCrSas6aKrbFSPSPi33V Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:55:40 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:07:43 +0000