Cool Vertical Aquaponic Garden – Features a 2-in-1 Garden and Fish Tank!
Aquaponic gardens are a great way to grow your own food while being environmentally friendly. But what if you could have an aquaponic garden that was also beautiful? If you’re interested in aquaponic gardening or you simply want to have the gorgeous green decor in your home, then this project just might be the right […]
Eco-Friendly Rain Barrel: Save Money in 8 Steps
Manually watering your garden using a watering can or hose is an effective but cumbersome method. American households use about 30 to 50 gallons of water every day for outdoor activities such as watering lawns or washing cars. A rain barrel can save you money on your water bill by collecting rainwater that would otherwise […]
Dry Stack Wood-Fired Pizza Oven in 5 Easy Steps!
By Paul Corsetti The world loves pizza. In the United States, people eat 350 slices every second. Some 40 percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a week. There’s a reason for all this. Humans are drawn to foods that are sweet, rich, and complex. Pizza usually has all of these components in abundance. […]
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 […]