Compact Fold-Down Greenhouse: Quick 5-Step Guide

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Need a greenhouse but still haven’t found the perfect one for your garden? Here’s an interesting idea you might want to try: a fold-down greenhouse. It’s perfect for small gardens, too! This fold-down greenhouse works very well and is convenient to use! Made simply with PVC pipes and plastic sheeting, this greenhouse idea is simple and easy […]

Hand-Held Seed Planter: 6 Steps to Convenient Gardening

Planting is fun! It can be a great pastime and an effective way to take your mind off things. Plus, it’s satisfying, too, especially when you harvest the fruits of your labour. But do you know what takes the fun out of planting? Back pain. However, a simple solution to this problem is a DIY […]

How to Build Your Own “Hoop House” That Glides Open and Close

Gliding Hoop House

Need to set up a hoop house over your garden beds? This is the best hoop house design we definitely recommend! As you can see in the image, this DIY hoop house makes the life of gardeners a little easier as its hoops glide over a rail to open and close with just a pull of two […]

How to Build a Spud Box and Grow Delicious Potatoes on 4-Square Feet

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Nothing beats fresh, healthy food every day at the dining table. Store-bought vegetables simply can’t match the flavor of homegrown produce. Vine-ripened tomatoes have a fuller flavor. Homegrown squash is without scratches. Leaf lettuce is perfectly crisp. Basil is fresh and aromatic. The list goes on. Aside from making sure the whole family is well-nourished […]

How to build a compost heating system

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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 […]

Make an Extraordinary Old Towel Garden Planter With 5 Ordinary Materials

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Creativity is such a broad concept, that it’s difficult to define. Finding examples of creativity would be a much easier challenge. And when it comes to good housekeeping, creativity properly includes clever repurposing. For instance, here’s an interesting project made with an old bath towel. Take a look at the linen cupboard. Have you got […]

DIY Pallet Strawberry Planter: 1-Day Simple & Safe Build

Pallet Strawberry Planter

If you’re thinking of growing strawberries, then a pallet strawberry planter is perfect for you. The material is inexpensive and is readily available. The owner always wanted to try recycling pallets and turning them into a planter for growing garden produce. However, she found that most examples are poorly executed, and are not aesthetically pleasing. […]

Convenient DIY Strawberry Cage: 9-Step Straightforward Build

Strawberry Cage

Want to stop those darn strawberries from escaping? OK – seriously now, everyone likes strawberries but so do birds, snails, and a heap of other animals.  If growing your own strawberries has been a challenge due to the neighborhood critters getting to them before you do, a strawberry cage is your solution. This featured project is […]

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 […]

Raised Garden Bed From Logs: Gardening in 10 Easy Steps

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Thinking of growing your own produce? Raised garden beds come with some significant advantages including ease of access and great drainage. An easy way to make them is with logs. Raised garden bed from logs are loved by many gardeners because they make gardening easier! The raised beds keep plants away from low-lying weeds, keep the soil warmer […]