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 […]
How to make a hanging basket planter
Certain corners in your home can easily become a neglected spaces. Since these places are not usually a place to entertain guests or hang out, you’ll naturally tend to keep it bare and focus your decorating efforts on other spaces. Hanging baskets are an effective way of bringing a boring spot in your home to life. […]
How to Make Your Own Potato Grow Bags
Potato grow bags or tater totes offer no-dig convenience and help a lot in growing your own, good-quality spuds! You can buy potato bins from stores, but you can save more or have more potato grow bags for the same cost if you DIY… Making your own potato grow bags is very easy and it brings a number […]
Space-Saving Staircase Vertical Planter
Improve your backyard garden by making the most out of your space and making tending to your plants easier! Here’s one DIY project that offers both. :) With this staircase vertical planter, you can grow more plants and herbs using less space. This staircase planter also makes work easier since you don’t have to kneel and reach down to […]
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 […]
Turn old drawers into porch planters
Got a broken dresser or maybe you’ve seen a discarded set of drawers on the street? Those drawers can serve as beautiful planters on your porch! Simply restore those old drawers, add some table legs and you’re drawer planters are ready to accommodate your pretty blooms! You can even use an entire dresser if you have one that […]
Save space by building your own stepped planter
It’s a space-saving planter but small space or big space, this stepped planter is a beautiful addition to any garden! This vertical garden idea is the perfect DIY project for anyone looking to feature certain plants in their backyard. It looks big and grand but this stepped planter only takes up a small area. The DIY planter […]
How to a Recycled Plastic Bottle Greenhouse
Want to have a small greenhouse in your yard to grow some veggies? Then use plastic bottles to build one! Not only are you keeping construction expenses to a minimum, but you are also helping save the environment. To build a large-sized greenhouse, you’ll need around 1,500 pieces of 2-liter plastic bottles. Can you imagine how […]