Learn here about everything you need for a rain barrel water pressure calculation. Designing a gravity rain barrel pressure pump doesn't have to be difficult to be functional.
Take a little-used space and turn it into a private, relaxing domain with these smart solutions for landscaping the side of your house.
Come learn about gardening in wine barrels with tips to prepare them for planting, drainage, plant spacing, fertilizer, irrigation and more.
Most decent-size compost bins on the market will cost you over $50. I'm going to show you how to make a cheap DIY compost tumbler bin that actually works!
It’s that time of year where we are sprucing up out outdoor spaces so we can make them presentable to our family and friends as we begin to spend more time with them in our backyards. If you have some work to do in your yard but don’t want to start dishing out all your...
Help save the bees! Here is a list of a few dozen plants that attract bees to consider planting, to allow for pollination.
You'll never believe some of these hydroponic systems! These are great ideas for vertical gardening, indoor gardening, or gardening outside your natural region.
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Buy PDF & Cut List It's large, sturdy, and loaded with features, but you can build this compost barrel for the cost of a bargain model.
Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or a yearning-to-be homesteader, this list of self-reliant skills will give you so much to learn (plus resources to get started), that you'll never be bored again! Of course,
Lately there has been plenty of buzz over new types of beehives becoming available in the United States. It is no secret that many beekeepers are looking
If you've always liked the look of raised garden boxes, now is your chance to finally get out and build them. They provide a rich aesthetic to your yard and ease and convenience when gardening.
You check your pile only to find the dreaded problem of maggots in your compost. How do you deal with it and is it still usable? We have answers.
I believe we are entering our 5th year as beekeepers. For a while it was easy to remember “that year we had a really strong hive, ” or “that winter that was so mild,” but we…
It would help if you cleaned your garden pond regularly because dirty water leads to mud and filamentous algae. The water can quickly tip in the summer, which means the
Learn how to make a simple, natural rice heating pad. It can also be used as a cold pack. You can use recycled fabric, plus essential oils for aromatherapy!
The instructions for how to use a turning compost bin are simple which makes it a popular...
From mulching to watering methods, here's what will help—or harm—your garden when the temperature soars.
Milkcrate Composter (vertically Stacked): How to make a vertically stacked composter using milkcrates. This instructable is based on Terracotta home composter by artworker https://www.instructables.com/id/Terracotta-home-composter/ and the creators of the terracotta composter, Daily …
Interested in growing an herb garden but you are limited on space, you may want to check out this How To Make A Barrel Herb Garden article.
Learn how to grow your own turmeric, in any climate - including tips for sourcing turmeric seed, and how to plant, harvest, preserve, and use turmeric!
While gardening may prove to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding pastimes you've ever taken up, it also has the potential to be exasperating as heck.
Honey bees can thrive in the city. Urban beekeeping is possible, but requires a few special considerations.
Het regent steeds vaker en harder in Nederland. Zo kan het zomaar een paar dagen achter elkaar met bakken uit de hemel vallen. Onze tuinen kunnen de hoeveelheid water moeilijk aan. Door de toenemende bestrating in de tuin kan het water niet weglopen. Dit leidt tot steeds meer overlast van volgelopen tuinen en terrassen. Maar ook de riolen raken overbelast en zo ontstaan er steeds vaker plaatselijke overstromingen. Met deze tips voorkom je wateroverlast in je tuin en help je de natuur een handje mee.
For a $5,000 per school budget, here are the top outdoor classroom features districts should prioritize.
A small project that makes a big impression in your backyard
Tips for installing veneer stone from a real pro
Vegetables can be colorful and beautiful additions to your summer flower garden. Check out these edible landscape ideas you'll want to use now!
De afwisseling van seizoenen lijkt steeds meer te verschuiven naar twee uitgesproken periodes: langdurige droogte enerzijds en overvloedige regenval anderzijds. Niet zo goed voor de grond en de planten die daar in groeien. Gelukkig bestaan er genoeg methoden waarmee je regenwater geleidelijker in je grond kan laten lopen. Een uitstekend voorbeeld hiervan is het creëren van een wadi. In dit blog vertellen we je hoe je zelf een wadi kunt maken in je tuin. Wat is een wadi? Een wadi, afgeleid van het Arabische woord voor
A garden is a reminder that the world shapes itself, but that if we are attuned to its processes, we can turn the angles and cultivate a more intricate, more nourishing form.
Keep spreading plants from choking out the rest of your garden.
If you've taken the time to create attractive flower beds, you'll want to keep them healthy.
When I found out that floral designer/sculpture/magic maker Tage Andersen had a summer palace in Sweden, I knew I had to go with my mom when she came to visit me in Denmark last summer (yes, I’m THAT behind on blog posts). It’s about 4 hours from Copenhagen by car and it will blow your mind. […]
Catching water in the landscape is often more efficient than using rain barrels. Here's how rainwater harvesting transformed my front yard garden.
It’s that time of year where we are sprucing up out outdoor spaces so we can make them presentable to our family and friends as we begin to spend more time with them in our backyards. If you have some work to do in your yard but don’t want to start dishing out all your...
