PVC Aquaponic System: 1-Day Build for Cheap Fertilization
Want to grow your own vegetables or even some fish for food? You don’t need to have an enormous space to make it happen with this PVC aquaponic system! Understanding PVC Aquaponic Systems One of the coolest things about aquaponics is that it mimics a natural ecosystem. Aquaponics encourages the natural relationship between water, aquatic […]
Glass Jar Greenhouse: Cheap 5-Step Gardening Solution
Want to build a greenhouse in your backyard? If you have access to plenty of glass jars, you can use them for a very cheap glass jar greenhouse project! Start asking your friends and neighbors for empty jam jars. You can also ask your local restaurants and takeaways to keep bottles for you! This greenhouse costs almost nothing depending on […]
10 Space-Saving Planter Ideas
Having greens inside the house makes it a more relaxing place to come home to, but not everyone can afford to grow as many as they want. Some just do not have the space in their houses, especially those who live in the city. A shame because they are the ones who need these practical decorations […]
How To Make Biodegradable Newspaper Seedling Pots
What I dislike most about growing plants – or rather what I find scary – is transplanting seedlings. To me they are like newborn babies that you’d be afraid to carry for fear of breaking their soft bones or dropping them on the floor. Ooh! If you feel the same way about these baby plants, you’re going to […]
Fairy Gardens
Fairy gardens are popular for many reasons. Kids love them! They create interest in your garden. They’re a great landscape feature. They’re easy to maintain. And perhaps most importantly, they don’t take up a lot of space. This makes them perfect for small yards, apartment balconies or even as a mobile garden in your tiny home […]
Effective DIY Composter – 2 Tiered Drum
There are lots of good reasons to compost. Composting allows you to save money and resources even as it reduces your impact on the environment. Of course, most gardeners know the value of rich, dark, earthy compost in growing healthy plants. Adding compost to your garden will not only fertilize, it actually feeds your soil […]
Plastic Bottle Planters
Here’s one way to recycle PET bottles. And while you are at it, bond with your kids by asking them to put faces on those grass seed planters. 🙂 Materials: Empty plastic bottles Scissors Nail or pen to create holes at the bottom of the bottle Soil Grass seeds Googly eyes or cardboard/paper and markers Glue […]
Beautiful DIY Lace-Like Stepping Stones
There is no reason why stepping stones have to be just functional. This project lets you create a unique piece for your garden! The idea behind these lace-like stepping stones was truly a Eureka moment. The owner found fifteen square stepping stones buried beneath the soil from their previous project. And while strolling through a secondhand […]
Greenhouse From Old Windows: Cheap 1-Day Build for Gardens
Recycled crafts are some of the most popular garden projects we have here and we like them all. In addition to their positive environmental contribution, trash-to-treasure crafts are especially frugal, coming with little or no additional cost at all. This includes a greenhouse from old windows. These unique trash-to-treasure crafts are great ways to take […]
How to Make a Sturdy Hoop House Trellis With Just 5 Materials
Do you need an affordable and easy-to-build trellis solution? Check out this great DIY option – a Hoop House Trellis. This trellis is perfect for those who want a functional and attractive option without spending a lot of money. This hoop house trellis is made from materials that can withstand outdoor conditions for a good […]