Gardening

A DIY grow box will provide you with a self-contained grow space that will enable you to grow healthy, productive plants year around. When creating a homemade grow box you can also build it to the exact size and specifications that you need. Use a DIY grow box to grow exotic plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs. Great for use in …

Whether you’re building a new fence or upgrading an existing fence, a DIY fence gate is essential for entering and exiting your yard. Building your own fence gate is easier than you think, and you can save money on buying a gate from home improvement stores. There are some fence gate plans that allow you to build a gate for …

There are several reasons to add a DIY privacy fence to your exterior. The top reason is to increase your privacy and security, resulting in a peace of mind for you. Another reason is to add a bit of charm to your property. Imagine a white picket fence around your yard. You can find several plans on how to build …

There are several reasons to build a DIY fairy house with your family. You may want to encourage your child to be creative and use their imagination, or maybe you’re surprising them with a special gift. Learning how to make a fairy house is also a great way to add a bit of magic to your backyard. Of course, you …

Living indoor plants placed on a diy plant stand make a room feel more inviting and cozy, plus grouping all your plants together adds a focal point to the room and makes the plants easier to care for. In addition to creating aesthetic appeal to your home indoor plant stand also purifies the air you breath. Use these ideas for …

A driveway gate is an effective way to separate your property from public areas such as the sidewalk and the public street. Building a DIY driveway gate can help provide a visual and physical barrier that differentiates your access from people in public spaces. There are many projects that the average homeowner can DIY to meet their needs. Privacy, function, …

Terrarium plants are a fun and easy way to have living plants inside your home year around. A terrarium garden takes up very little space, requires minimum maintenance and costs very little to start. Use these tips and plant ideas to get started growing your own decorative terrarium today. What is a Terrarium? A terrarium is an indoor, mini-garden that …

Fresh winter flowers may seem like something that can only be purchased from your local florist, but that’s not entirely true. By planting some of these 15 flowers that bloom in winter you will be able to walk out into your own yard and harvest fresh flowers to display in your home in the middle of winter. Just think, fresh …

Small flowering trees are a floral asset to any home landscape. In addition to providing colorful blooms in the early spring, many small ornamental trees will also fill the air with fragrance when in bloom. Shade, habitat for small wildlife and increased property value are other benefits that small flowering trees offer. Easy to plant, easy to grow and providing …

If you live in a cooler temperate climate, you might be tempted to think that the winter is a time to give up on the garden and wait until the spring. But with some cover and a little TLC at the start, growing winter vegetables is something anyone can do. Most will do best if planted in late summer and …