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Build your soil layer by layer—like a lasagna—to make it richer and more fertile, and keep weeds at bay.

Kerry Michaels, About.com's container gardening expert, shares her top tips for success. Follow her advice and you may soon find that your containers—and your enthusiasm—flourish exuberantly.

Reminiscing about Tim Allen's Home Improvement—here's another chance to watch us competing in the now-classic "Great Lawn Mower Race."