Category: Gardening tips

How To Make Simple Garden Tube Lights

How To Make Simple Garden Tube Lights Exterior lights can help to improve security by deterring burglars. Outside lights also make it easier to find your door keys and get in the door in the winter months. Lighting can also make the approach to your house more welcoming when you are entertaining. Check out what …

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10 Awesome Things To Make With 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels

10 Awesome Things To Make With 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels I have come across a lot of new and interesting projects, but non as awesome as this one I am sharing with you all today. Because I live on a small homestead, I understand the value of reusing things. It is the way we roll. I …

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85 Free Dog House Plans

85 Free Dog House Plans Everyone wants their own home and dogs are no exception. Dogs that live outdoors need proper shelter from the elements no matter if they live in the cold north or the sunny south. Building your own dog house can be fun and rewarding. You get to show off your handyman …

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15 Smart and Cool DIY Hanging Planter Ideas To Beautify Your Home

15 Smart and Cool DIY Hanging Planter Ideas To Beautify Your Home Why buy new when you can DIY and save money?  Need a little inspiration to get your garden started in a container?  Check out what some amazingly creative people around the globe have used to grow a garden in – just about everything! …

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Keyhole Gardens: A Drought Tolerant Composting Garden

Keyhole Gardens: A Drought Tolerant Composting Garden The Keyhole Garden concept is brilliantly simple. A circular raised bed has a center compost basket that distributes nutrients to the surrounding lasagna-style garden bed. A keyhole garden works by using the chicken wire to create a compost tube. You will put food or other material to compost in …

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