On average, a yard of dry unscreened topsoil typically weighs between 2,000 to 2,700 pounds. This range serves as a broad baseline.
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Today was one of the first truly spring like days in NYC so I decided to do some planting. A pallet makes for a great huge planter for those who (like me) don'…
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Lupine plants are loved for their irresistible beauty. Grow these wildflowers in your own garden if you want lush spires of vivid color. We explain how to plant and care for lupines.
Use these free instructions to sew your own fabric grow bags in any size (small, medium, large, and extra large) for your patio, balcony, or garden. Lightweight and compact to store, they are a smart alternative to bulky plastic pots.
These step-by-step instructions show how to take clematis cuttings to grow new vines. It’s a simple propagation method using softwood cuttings.
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Discover 5 quick tips to create a charming cottage garden with practical advice on plant selection, garden design, and maintaining a cohesive, colorful look.
This is an amazing and simple way to set up a new garden bed or even to have a little garden if you don't have much space. Gardening in a bag of soil is not
Yes, there are more options than just digging trenches.
You can buy ready made Grow Bags or make your own. Since it is so simple, we went for a DIY version. See how to sew your grow bags for container gardening.
How to Make Your Own Potting Soil. Making your own potting soil is eaiser than you think! Plus, you'll save a ton of money.
Get your yard shed organized with our vintage ideas for potting soil storage containers, seeds, garden tools and more. Recycle your way to tidiness!
Here are some great ideas and inspiration on how to make simple, creative and upcycled plant containers that look more like art than utility!
Do you remember the sheer delight of planting a bean in a handful of dirt in a Styrofoam cup and watching it grow as a child? There is nothing quite as wonder-filled as a seed. The variety of color…
Landscape Timber Garden: My wife and I build and planted this landscape timber garden during the last 2 weekends. Makes gardening possible in rocky Arkansas. Easy to build and no waste. Used 13 timbers and 30 - #60 6" spikes. It took 12 - 40 lb bags of dirt and 5- 40 lb&nbs…
When winter weather arrives, your topsoil will notice! No matter where you live, how mild your climate, or how landscaped your yard, your land is constantly being subjected to the forces of erosion
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Please Share ➜ There are four bloggers I would like you to meet. One First, Ann Drake of On Sutton Place. Ann is a lifestyle blogger, DIY decorator and lover of all things home. From the garden to the kitchen, On Sutton Place is about creating a home you love. It’s easy and doesn’t need …
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Short on space or want to try something new in the garden? A vegetable spiral garden is for you! Follow our easy guide to getting your 3D dial growing.
Learn to make DIY potting soil for your raised beds, gardening containers, and more! This easy potting soil recipe saves money and lets you know what's in your soil!
According to ecological gardening expert, Larry Weaner, founder of the much sought-after design and installation firm Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, green mulches may provide the same benefits as the familiar non-living mulches, with a few other dividends as well.
Use these free instructions to sew your own fabric grow bags in any size (small, medium, large, and extra large) for your patio, balcony, or garden. Lightweight and compact to store, they are a smart alternative to bulky plastic pots.
How much a cubic yard of topsoil weighs can actually vary depending on how much of what is in the soil and the moisture content …
If you are planting a garden for your miniature scene then you will need lots of rich soil. While I was making my Ophelia dollhouse gar...
At first I couldn't decide if this was trashy or cute. Wasn't even sure I should share... but now I'm head over heels in love with my bag of
In the fall don't throw out your geraniums! Over winter them.
Vegetable garden mulch is the ultimate tool for creating a healthy, low maintenance, and beautiful garden. If you're not mulching, you need to start now.
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Great for working in the garden. Ideal for yard work or stables if you have horses or livestock. Helps stop dirt, rocks, straw and hay, and other nasties getting into your socks and boots. Makes a great gift All my sock protectors are handmade by me and pattern placement of each item will vary slightly. My sock protectors are made with 100% cotton drill, twill, denim, duck or canvas. They have have an elasticised top with a high quality non roll elastic for better comfort and longer lasting than other elastics. Delivery is standard Australia Post, express is available as an upgrade at checkout. I do not take responsibility for lost items by Australia Post.
Have you ever made a worm farm? This one is so easy to make and so much fun to watch.
On average, there are approximately 36 bags of 40lb (pound) of dirt mix of topsoil are in a cubic yard. A 40lb bag produce 0.75 cubic feet
Rapidobe - a Cheap Way to Build Walls, Retaining Walls, Benches and Shelves: Rapidobe is a form of construction of our own devising. The idea comes from the simplicity of earthbags, but made faster, cheaper and easier. You can use any dirt, even if it has rocks in it, making it a great option for almost any terrain. This met…
How to make your own weed free, work free Garden for less than $5, in under 5 minutes with this simple weed free gardening aka bag garden method
3 ½ months ago I decided to rip out all the shrubs and bushes in my front yard and plant a vegetable garden. I got blisters and a weird rash. 2 ½ months ago I planted my
