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 …

DIY LED grow lights allow you to grow plants indoors year-round. Grow fresh food and other vegetation inside your home or other building and have a harvest every day when you use LED grow lights. There are a few basic requirements that all plant life must have to thrive and DIY LED grow lights can easily provide one of the …

A DIY grow tent will allow you to extend your gardening seasoning by creating the perfect indoor environment for plants to thrive. Store-bought grow tents are very expensive and may not be exactly what you need but a homemade grow tent can be customized to meet your needs. These free plans for 21 DIY grow tents will show you how …

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, …

Among any indoor plant around the world, garlic is one of the most popular plants to grow. It is both a culinary and medicinal super food that can be grown throughout the year in either gardens, or in containers.  Today, we will discuss growing garlic indoors. When to plant garlic Whenever you are planting garlic just remember, generally garlic is …

Flowers have been set aside as ornament for hundreds of years, but have recently begun to make a comeback on the table. Eatable flowers are actually more common than you think, and very tasty. Take broccoli or cauliflower for example. The wonderful florets of these two vegetables are nothing more than masses of flower buds, harvested right before they open. …

Channel your inner creativity and make something interesting that can be used as a hallmark for you and your family. Make a creative and inspiring garden fence for your yard, garden, or for increased privacy. Many cheap garden fence ideas can be creating by using old items around the house or simply painting funky colors. Regardless of the design, an …

Paths and walkways can make or break a garden. Well-constructed, well thought out garden pathways can add so much to an outdoor space, as much as a beautiful planted bed, or even a lovely view. There are a lot of ideas out there for lovely garden paths and walkways. Here are our 12 favorites! You may also like to see …

For many of us, planting and growing vegetables starts as a hobby and slowly evolves into a time consuming annual event. The garden gets bigger, we experiment with new vegetables, we learn fresh techniques, and when the season ends we can’t wait for the New Year to start again.  One way to get the most out of our precious time …

Planting a home vegetable garden will enable you to save money on fresh produce, eat healthier meals, enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. Starting a vegetable garden in your own backyard is not difficult, the two main criteria for successfully growing vegetables is a sunny location and well-draining soil. If you have (or can create) these two main growing …