Compost Heating System: Exploring 5 Great Benefits of Having One

Compost Heating System Samples

Do you need an extra source of heat for your home during the winter? How does a free heating system that comes with rich soil for your garden sound? :) Create a heating system while composting! This compost heating system method is known as “Jean Pain Composting” or “Jean Pain Method” as it was invented by a […]

Making a Sturdy Train Planter From Crates – 7 Fun Steps

Old Crate Train Planter

Want another fun garden idea? This train planter is easy to make and is just made out of old crates! If you’ve got access to used wooden crates, repurposing them as train planters is one beautiful project you can do with them. It will surely make your yard a happier place, and kids especially will love […]

Soda Bottle Vertical Garden: 7-Step Solid Build

Recycled Soda Bottles Vertical Garden

A limited garden area doesn’t mean you can’t have a kitchen garden of your own! A Soda bottle vertical garden is one way of growing plants in small outdoor areas. This example is very easy to make, requires very little maintenance, and will cost you next to nothing to set up! All you need are […]

Gumball Machine Terrariums!

Gumball Machine Terrarium

There’s something about gumball machines that just makes us love them. They have this sweet and nostalgic appeal and what’s even nicer is that they can be used for other beautiful purposes as well.  Like this gumball machine terrarium project! If you already have a genuine antique gumball machine, you’re lucky as it can be quite expensive even from antique or secondhand […]

Build a City-Proof Garden to Protect Your Produce From Rodents

City Garden

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 […]

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 […]

Vertical Garden from Cinder Blocks

Cinder Block Vertical Garden Main Image

These days, more and more people are discovering the joy of playing in the dirt. Of course, grown-ups might prefer the term “gardening.” Got a dull spot in your yard? A vertical garden will surely solve your problem and it’s very easy to build with cinder blocks! No mortar and mason’s trowel required. All you need […]

Self-Watering Dresser Drawer Planter

Self-Watering Dresser Drawer Planter Main Image

Always forgetting to water your plants? Here’s a self-watering dresser drawer planter you can easily build… This DIY dresser drawer planter is a great repurposing project that doesn’t only solve your problem with watering plants regularly, but it is also a beautiful addition to your outdoor area! To make this dresser drawer planter, you will need to […]

How to Build a Wicking Garden Bed Container

Wicking Beds

Living in a generally dry area can make growing produce a little more difficult for some gardeners. If you are one of those who want to make sure that your plants are well hydrated, a wicking bed is one idea that will improve your garden. This wicking bed container is perfect for small gardens, for […]

4 Quick Steps to Growing Potatoes in Buckets the No-Dig Way!

No-Dig Potato Buckets

We know that potatoes can easily be grown in a single bucket. But you can make harvesting easier too by using two buckets instead of one! Growing potatoes in buckets is simple and very effective. A windowed inner bucket allows you to have better access to your produce. No need to dig out all the soil in your […]