2-In-1 Delight: Building a Cool Patio Umbrella Stand Planter
Thinking of building a patio umbrella stand planter? Having a large patio umbrella at home is an excellent way to create shade in your outdoor space. It’s a simple and convenient solution that can be easily moved whenever needed or taken with you if you relocate. But why stop there? Yes, imagine transforming it into […]
How to Grow a Small Kitchen Garden in Your Backyard
Kitchen gardens are gaining popularity as more people now appreciate the value of eating organic food. Besides fresh is always best. In fact, there’s a premium for food prepared with only the freshest ingredients. And what better way to get them than to grow your own herbs and vegetables in your own backyard? Growing a […]
Crafting a Clever Tiered Garden Bed in 12 Simple Steps – Reaching New Heights!
Thinking about growing your own food right in your front yard? Although it may appear enticing, it’s likely not the right decision, as the suboptimal location could present challenges to your dreams. But what if your front yard is the only space you have for growing your own produce? Well, this tiered garden bed is a great […]
Build a drip irrigation system for under $50
Watering plants in your garden yourself can cost you valuable time especially if you are tending to a large yard. And sometimes you wastewater since it’s difficult to regulate the amount of water you let flow in your garden. One way you can save time and water is to equip your garden with this drip irrigation system. Farmers have been using […]
Build a Straw Bale Greenhouse!
A greenhouse made from straw bales? It’s certainly interesting but many would be doubtful about this idea. Yes, it’s affordable (even money-saving for some), environment friendly and provides good insulation. But is it strong enough? The good news is a straw bale greenhouse is just like any other construction project – it could either be a disaster or […]
Build a City-Proof Garden to Protect Your Produce From Rodents
Is gardening in the city proving to be difficult because of rodents? Then city-proof garden project is for you! This city-proof garden is a very simple structure that you can build within a day given the right tools and complete materials. With this garden, your produce safe should be safe from critters while still getting all […]
How to make a wire mesh composter
If you need a large composter for your garden, then a wire mesh compost bin is one of the easiest you can build. Basically, all you have to do is create a cylinder cage that will hold your compost. Make sure to choose hardware cloth that’s no bigger than 1″x1″ square mesh to prevent your compost […]
Vertical Gardening 101: Trellis and Raised Garden Box Combo’s Amazing Benefits
Having a small backyard shouldn’t stop you from growing any kind of produce that you want! There are plenty of solutions for backyard gardening but a trellis and raised garden box combo is a very efficient example, especially for anything that likes to climb or needs support. Cucumbers, snap peas, green beans, tomatoes… ah, just think about that fresh, great-tasting, organic food you can […]
Garden Trellis From Old Bike Tires
Here’s another great example of upcycling! It’s easy to find old (and not so old) bikes that have fallen out of favor. We’ve done posts on using bikes for everything from generating power to building fences. This simple idea just takes the two wheels and turns them into a trellis! Thousands of bikes are dumped every week […]
How to make your own vegetable hod
If you are growing various vegetables on your property, then a veggie hod is a necessity among your gardening equipment. And you can easily make one yourself! A veggie hod is a simple but very handy gardening item that makes it easier to harvest and bring vegetables to the kitchen! You can make a vegetable […]
