Gardening

It’s nice to have fresh herbs growing in the kitchen windowsill, but it’s not always easy to remember to water them. Here is a neat DIY project from Design Sponge …

Spring is here, so now is the time to start garden seeds indoors to prepare for the growing season. Starting seeds early gives plants a head start in cold climates …

Milk jugs are a simple (and free!) way to set up a drip irrigation system for garden plants.  This idea uses the same principle as the ancient irrigation system using …

Rain chains are an appealing and practical alternative to traditional downspouts, providing a visually captivating way to transport water from the roof of a building down to a catch basin …

Sharon of Roses & Rust created this beautiful little kitchen garden using a grid of concrete pavers. I love this idea for so many reasons. The pavers space out the …

Pathways make a nice finishing touch to any garden or landscaping project, adding interest, functionality, and organization. Paths can be made from a variety of materials to suit any budget. …

There are many reasons to enjoy raised bed gardening. They are easier to weed, for one. They are also typically lower maintenance than in-ground gardens.  Raised beds are also a …

Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products, including toothpaste, and is a mechanical …

This A-frame hydroponic system is a great example of how to create a vertical garden that maximizes the number of plants that can be grown in a small space without …

A geodesic dome is a type of structure shaped like half of a sphere or a ball. Think of a soap bubble on the surface of water. This structure is …