Gardening Projects
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DIY Rain Barrel Guide: Ideas To Make Your Own Rain Barrel
When it comes to homemade rain barrels, there are a number of variations, depending on your specific site and your budget. In this article, we have provided a few basic considerations for DIY rain barrels. Click here for additional information.
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What Is A Rain Chain – How Do Rain Chains Work In Gardens
They may be new to you, but rain chains are age-old adornments with purpose in Japan where they are known as kusari doi, or "chain gutter." If that didn't clear things up, click this article to find out what a rain chain is and how rain chains work in gardens.
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Pallet Gardening Ideas – How To Grow A Pallet Garden
Gardening with wooden pallets has moved from a creative idea to a garden trend. Gardeners are using pallets for planting everything from herbs to succulents. Click on this article to learn how to grow a pallet garden.
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Using Tree Stumps As Planters - Learn How To Make A Tree Stump Planter For Flowers
You've probably at one time or another been stuck with a tree stump or two in the landscape. Why not use them to your advantage? A tree stump planter for flowers could just be the ideal solution. Learn more in this article.
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Starting A Straw Bale Garden: How To Plant Straw Bale Garden Beds
Growing plants in a straw bale garden is a type of container gardening, with the straw bale being a large, elevated container with good drainage. Learn more about gardening with straw bales in this article.
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Growing Plants In A Coconut Shell: How To Make Coconut Shell Hanging Planters
You've seen or even used coconut plant liners for hanging baskets, but how about a coconut shell? Click to try this DIY coconut hanging planter craft.
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DIY Aeroponics: How to Make a Personal Aeroponic Growing System
Nearly any plant can be grown with an aeroponic growing system. Aeroponics also requires little space, making it ideal for growing plants indoors. Learn more about aeroponic systems here.
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Flagstone Walks: Tips For Installing A Flagstone Path
Entrances are usually the first part of the landscape that people see so you want them to look their best. One way to achieve this is through the use of flagstone pathways. This article has more information.
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Garden Upcycling Ideas: Learn About Upcycling In The Garden
What is garden upcycling? The practice is similar to repurposing where unique ideas are realized by using cast-off items. This is an opportunity to think big and crazy while saving interesting artifacts and reducing landfill loads. Learn more here.
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What Is A Shower Caddy Garden – Learn About Keeping Plants In A Shower Caddy
Plants in the bathroom are trendy, but have you heard about growing plants in the shower? If your bathroom gets sunlight, you may be able to put together an attractive ?garden? of shower caddy plants. If you?d like information on this type of display, this article can help.
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Homemade Evergreen Wreaths – How To Make An Evergreen Wreath
Christmas is coming and that means you must have an evergreen Christmas wreath. Why not have some fun and make it yourself? Learn how here.
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What Is A Marimo Moss Ball – Learn How To Grow Moss Balls
What is a Marimo moss ball? 'Marimo' is a Japanese word that means 'ball algae,'and Marimo moss balls are exactly that - tangled balls of solid green algae. You can learn how to grow moss balls in this article. Click here for more information.
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DIY Succulent Ball Guide – How To Make A Hanging Succulent Sphere
Succulent plants are unique and truly beautiful, but creating a design for a hanging succulent ball makes them shine in a whole new way. Once rooted, you will have a one-of-a-kind display that will last for years. Learn how to make your own hanging succulent ball here.
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Mother’s Day Centerpiece Ideas: Plants For Mother’s Day Centerpiece Arrangements
Using floral centerpieces is a great way to celebrate mom and make a special Mother’s Day table arrangement. Show her you care and put in the time and effort to create something special. Honor mom and celebrate spring with your creation. Learn how here.
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Tips On Making Microclimates - How To Make A Microclimate
As a gardener, you're familiar with hardiness zones and frost dates. Another important factor to check before you plant are microclimates. What is it and what are the causes of a microclimate? Find out here
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DIY Macramé Hanging Planter: How To Make A Macramé Hanger
Need extra space for houseplants? Hanging plants is a good solution, and you can even create your own simple macramé plant holder using materials already on hand! Click here to learn how.
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Homegrown Smudge Sticks: How To Grow And Dry Herbs For Smudging
You can make a smudge stick and carry out your own rituals by growing and drying sage and other herbs. Click to learn how.
