Raised and Enclosed Garden Bed: 11 Effortless Steps
Gardening is a pleasant activity but it can be difficult when critters eat your produce and destroy your plants – apparently, they love fresh food too. If they are a problem in your garden, then here’s a project that will keep them out of your plants for you – the raised and enclosed garden bed project! […]
DIY Wattle Raised Garden Bed: 5 Easy Steps
Need a raised garden bed? Here is an idea that’s easy to do, beautiful and essentially free! Build your own elevated flower/garden bed by weaving branches and twigs – a wattle raised garden bed. Though this attractive garden bed may seem complicated, the technique is actually very easy to do. Even big kids can make their own little […]
4 Creative Removable Raised Garden Bed Fence
Raised garden beds not only prevent backaches, they also help protect your produce from critters. But sometimes simply having a raised garden bed is not enough and an additional ‘wall’ around it is needed to further keep it from animals that can get on it. This type of protection, however, makes gardening a bit more difficult […]
Build a Gorgeous Greenhouse From Old Windows
Many gardeners dream of adding a greenhouse to their garden space – and for good reason. They are excellent for starting seeds and for extending the growing season in cold climates. But they are expensive, which is why many DIYers looking for alternatives that demand less from their bank accounts. This project is one such […]
Build a geodesic greenhouse!
A greenhouse can provide a stable, warm environment where you can grow plants all year. You can also use a greenhouse to get a jump start on the season, where you can grow tomatoes and peppers early and later move them out to the garden. Do you need a greenhouse design that can be built in […]
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 […]
