A Must-Do DIY: Building a Raised Herb Planter in 6 Easy Steps
Do you need to keep critters away from your herbs? Does tending to your plants make it hard for your back? Then a raised planter like this may be the solution. One of the advantages this planter offers is that your herbs are not planted directly on the ground. Your plants are safe as this […]
How To Turn Reclaimed Timber Into A Sidewalk
Some reclaimed timber, hard work and a bit of creativity will give you this beautiful garden path. And by using recycled materials, you’re being kind to your wallet and the environment. The owner of this project needed a new pathway, but he didn’t want to waste money on concrete. Now concrete is usually permanent but not […]
Build An Ugly Drum Smoker!
Smokers are always one of our most popular projects. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we thought you might like a smoker project that is easy enough to do on a weekend! It doesn’t require any welding and you’ll find everything you need at your local hardware store! The ugly drum smoker is one of […]
Unique Custom Cap Stone Fire Pit: 1-Day Simple Build
Do you like the idea of unwinding in your outdoor space after a hard day’s work? Spending outdoor time during the night will be much more enjoyable if a fire pit keeps you warm. This is where a custom cap stone fire pit comes in handy. Here’s a fire pit project that allows you to […]
Crafting Stunning DIY Concrete Leaves for Your Garden in 8 Simple Steps!
Have you ever had the thrill of venturing through an award-winning garden? Each twist and turn reveals a world of hidden gems, just waiting for you to uncover. From perfectly shaped rocks to charming statues and even bird feeders, every corner is brimming with enchantment. If you’d like to create that same feeling in your […]
8 Surprising Reasons DIY Compost Sifters Are Worth It
Gardeners know the value of good compost. Everything you compost at home becomes a thriving habitat and nutritious fodder for an entire population of bacteria, bugs, worms, and fungi. What these organisms leave behind becomes nourishing fodder for plants. This compost sifter will keep the course materials and debris out of your garden beds. You […]
DIY Natural Wood Raised Garden
Here’s a practical way of making a natural-looking raised garden bed. The owner needed a place to grow vegetables but didn’t want to spend money on expensive raised garden bed kits. He saw the opportunity while clearing the garden. Instead of dumping or burning fallen branches and logs, he decided to turn them into a […]
Plastic Barrel Planter: Cheap $10 Garden Project
Plastic barrels may be functional, but they aren’t particularly attractive. By recycling them into plastic barrel planters, you can keep them out of landfills and make something unique for your outdoor area. In this plastic barrel planter project, the owner wanted simple, inexpensive, and great-looking planters. To achieve this he made planters from second-hand 55-gallon […]
Building an Amazing Waist High Planter Box With These 5 Essentials
One need only spend a minute browsing Pinterest or YouTube to glimpse the ingenuity of crafters and DIYers at large. We aren’t the only ones who love to reuse items that would otherwise be headed to the landfill. And what’s not to love? DIY repurposing projects are sure winners. They can save you money, help you […]
An Effective Self-Watering Vertical Garden
Gardening doesn’t get any ‘greener’ than this! Here’s a DIY self-watering vertical garden that uses recycled PET bottles as planters. And it’s equipped with an automatic watering system, powered by solar panels and a homemade wind turbine! The vegetable garden is made up of 72 large water bottles cut in half and installed upside down on a wooden […]