Looking for a simple project to decorate your yard? Why not make this DIY clay pot lighthouse? This quick project is very easy to do and would only take a couple…
Lead me up the garden path :D Building a well designed garden path is a great way to take your visitors for a tour around your yard. It guides them…
How many times have you wished you had an outdoor sink? Well, who wouldn't want one, when it's so convenient especially when you have outdoor activities! If you've been putting…
Gabions are very strong structures that are typically used for erosion control, road building and military applications. But did you know that you can also use them for many other purposes in your home? First,…
Anyone who is growing or planning to grow their own produce should be composting as well. This ensures a healthy garden and a bountiful harvest. It's easy, it's free and it benefits the environment, too! To…
Whether you are an apartment dweller, have a small back yard or just want to maximise your growing space, vertical gardens are both beautiful and practical. Vertical planters are installed…
Raised garden beds do offer a lot of benefits for gardeners. It makes tending to greens more convenient, especially for people experiencing lower back/knee pain. It could also prevent critters…
Commercially sold bird baths usually have fancy designs. They're also fairly expensive.. If you're looking for a simple DIY bird bath, this idea has got to be #1 on the list!…
Is there anything more inviting than a clean, well-furnished porch? Whether it’s a spacious front porch that greets guests or a back porch that’s perfect for entertaining, we all love…
Gardening is relaxing, but can also be a pain in the back. Most gardening activities require kneeling or bending to tend to your plants. The simplest solution is to have a…
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 building project! Start asking your friends and…
Want to add a little whimsey to your garden? Flowers and colourful plants surely bring life into our homes, but sometimes we still feel the need to add more to make…
If you're looking for a beautiful way to hang your plants, an old chandelier might come in handy. You can simply repaint the chandelier with the colour of your choice,…
Want to add some permanent colour to your garden? Here’s a great idea using plastic spoons! It's also a great project to do with the kids! If you want year-round colour and…
Do you need a potting bench in your garden? There's nothing easier and cheaper than this DIY gardening bench we found which takes only about half an hour to make!…
If you spend a lot of time working in your garden, you will need a comfortable place to pot those plants. And through many years of gardening you will also…
Shallots are golden-brown bulbs that resemble garlic. Spring onions are immature onions with a small, white bulb and a long, leafy green stem. Spring onions have a sharp,pungent flavour. Shallots…
They are miniature gardens that sing with magic. Minute houses, tiny chairs, lawns, and ponds - fairy worlds which you can create in any space inside or out. They are…
If your tastes tend toward the unusual, these hands will appeal. Relax! These are 'armless hypertufa hands :D Hypertufa is a 'rock' made from aggregates bonded together with Portland cement.…
This simple idea is a great way to start seedlings without spending a cent. The pots are made from empty PET bottles that you'd usually put into the recycling bin. Instead of recycling, here's…
An arbor makes a lovely entrance to a whole garden or just a garden room. With the added trellising, you can also grow your favourite creeper. Wisteria, jasmine, grapes? What would…
Want something different for your garden? These hypertufa planters could be the right one for you! The pale gray and ivory monoliths jutting out on the shores of California's Mono…
A geodesic greenhouse! They work well, look good and are much easier to make than you might think. Even in mild climates a greenhouse can let you enjoy summer favourites…
Gardens are not just about plants and flowers, it's also a great space to enhance because you can do many things to it. You can build an outdoor grill area…
