How to make solar powered stepping stones
Do you need a little extra lighting on your walkway? Having sun jars in your yard is fine, but they don’t always get enough sun exposure, thus rendering them useless sometimes. If your yard doesn’t get enough sunlight during the day, especially if you have a lot of trees that provide some shade, then this project is for you! It’s still […]
How to build a compost heating system
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 method is known as “Jean Pain Composting” or “Jean Pain Method” as it was invented by a French farmer named […]
How to Make Your Own Tree Stump Planter
Removing tree stumps can be a very difficult task. If it’s not necessary to get rid of them in your area, why not turn them into planters instead? This planter idea is simple. All you have to do is hollow out the center to fill it with soil for your plants to grow in! You can put […]
Fire Pit Grill Ideas for Your Backyard
Are you looking for a nice outdoor cooking idea for your backyard? Why not build a fire pit grill! There are many great reasons to build a fire pit grill – all of them so good that you simply can’t go wrong. No backyard is complete without a few lounging chairs, maybe a pool, a […]
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 […]
Trellis and raised garden box combo
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 combination is a very efficient example, especially for anything that likes to climb or needs support. Cucumber, snap peas, green beans, tomatoes… ah, just think about that fresh, great tasting, organic food you […]
5 Gallon Self-Watering Tomato Container
Here’s another great idea that makes gardening possible for busy owners. Are you one of them and you want to grow some tomatoes? Then this is definitely for you! This container garden is a watering system that can take care of your tomatoes for 2-3 days straight. It’s great to have if you constantly forget to […]
How to make pebble mosaic stepping stones
Ever wanted to have a pebble mosaic stepping stone in your garden? Mosaic stepping stones are a great addition to your backyard. They highlight the color of the greenery and are a wonderful way to personalize that beloved corner of your home. This beautiful collection of Jeffrey Bale’s stepping stones will make you want to do […]
Growing potatoes in buckets the no-dig way
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! It’s simple yet 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 container just to make […]
DIY Compost Sifter
This compost sifter will keep the course materials and debris out of your garden beds. You could also use it to sift garden mulch or even rocks out of the soil. The average gardener or DIYer doesn’t need a full-size motorized sifter. This is a great alternative as it is smaller, easy to build, and […]