Get creative and inspired by our 15 budget friendly DIY garden ponds ideas that you can make at home and impress your guests.
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So many times I wait to share a project around the house because it's not quite yet finished. But there is often an exciting moment to be shared at each project milestone. We recently finished building the foundation for our edibles garden and even in its half-done state, it gives me a little thrill each evening when I round the corner to see what we've accomplished. We have our share of nightly crawlers - raccoons, possums and skunks among them. To keep our future bounty from being picked over each night, we built a screening system for the redwood raised beds we built last year, that would allow us to batten down the hatches so to speak at the end of the day and preserve the day's growth. Each side screen can be lifted and propped up with a 2x4 during the day by the pretty brass handles my husband installed. An eye hook secures them to the bed once reclined again each night. The beds themselves also got a bit of a reboot. I sanded and then weatherproofed them with a soy-based sealer to help keep the wood from drying out under the hot California sun this summer. Our herb table serves as a backdrop to the rest of the garden. Before planting, I painted various pots - some new and some old - black for a uniform palette. I love how the deep hue of the pots brings out the colors in the foliage. A wall fountain once handed down to us many years ago got a fresh coat of paint and new motor and now presides happily over our flock of herbs and cacti sitting on the table below. I'll be sure to get a few more shots of the table itself at some point, built from a pile of old cinderblock and spare lumber we had stacked up out back. The cinderblocks were painted black as well and blend discreetly into the adjacent fence line. The view of the garden on approach gets me every time. You can glimpse a peek through the lemon tree from our pool. We had that in mind when we hung the string lighting along the fence. The Mister wanted a bocce court. I wanted vegetables. In the end, we came together and made this little piece of heaven for ourselves. Even though the beds still lay bare, it's become one of our favorite little corners in our yard. ***Here's where we started and finished back in 2012 photos by holtwood hipster
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One of my absolute favorite color combinations will always, always be mint and peach. Something about this duo always screams fresh, fun, and flirty, but
Delicious and easy avocado toast topped with sunny-side-up quail eggs, prosciutto and capers!
This episode includes a basic equipment list for goats, as well as what goats need for housing. You'll learn what you need -- and what you don't.
Wood pallets are so cheap and versatile that it's no wonder they make great outdoor crafts and decor projects. These easy and creative ideas are great if you're decorating your outdoors on a budget. #diy #woodpallets #outdoorprojects
Another popular greenhouse option is The Sweet-Pea! Loved for the fact that it takes up a minimal amount of space yet is sturdy enough to withstand the extremities of year round weather. This is a perfect greenhouse to put along the side of your house, on your patio, or maybe even right on your front deck! This greenhouse features an openable roof for venting and is 2'x4' and 6' tall. Building size: 2’ x 4 ‘ – 8 sq ft. Experience Level: Beginner DIY’er Cost to Construct: $500 CAD Time to Build: 2 days – 1 person Follow us on Instagram for more greenhouse inspiration! @thehillsidemarket Please Note: This is a digital download and will be made to you available immediately after purchase. These plans were not created by a Journeyman Tradesperson. This is not an engineered building. This is a building guide and not a set of blueprints. Construct at your own risk. This building may require permits from your city, town, or county.
Garden gates for you to drool over and build yourself! These 12 garden gate ideas will inspire you and help you create the most beautiful garden space for your home.
These garden pond ideas feature a range of sizes and styles for every budget including patio ponds, fishponds, above-ground container ponds, and traditional in-ground backyard ponds.
Making a trellis and raised garden box is a lot easier than it looks. This quick tutorial will help you through the whole process easily.
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You'll need outdoor space, wood or wire, and a little bit of patience.
There are so-o-o many threads on BYC -- after all these years I still get surprised at a thread I missed over the years that I could've benefited from!...
Share the HomesteadThis will be part 1 of a multi-part series on the family milk cow- arguably one of the most important animals on the homestead. First off, let’s talk about some basic things you should think about before making the leap: 1. You must milk your cow every day, routinely Some […]
You may have heard the recent news that washing your hair daily is not a bad thing. Woohoo! But where does that leave you when you don’t have access to water and shampoo? Say a waterline breaks, or your schedule simply doesn't allow for for a shower. Enter handy dandy dry shampoo. Dry shampoos help to reduce the look of oily, unwashed hair while also keeping hair looking clean and fresh. Adding antibacterial essential oils that help with hair growth and maintenance such as Rosemary Spanish, Rose Geranium essential oil and Tangerine are helpful additions to dry shampoos as well. This easy-to-make item is sure to save the day. What You Need 2 tbsp Cornstarch 2 tbsp Magnesium Carbonate 2 tbsp Flour 1 tsp Grapeseed 1 drop Rosemary Spanish 1 drop Rose Geranium 1 drop Tangerine Funnel Shaker bottle How To Dilute essential oils in Grapeseed and put aside. In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, magnesium carbonate and flour. Using a pipette, drop the diluted essential oils throughout the dry ingredients. Stir together. Transfer to a shaker bottle- you may need a funnel to do so. To use, shake onto roots and brush through your hair. Enjoy!
While there are many low cost businesses you can start ,what do you when your idea requires money? Try one of these five ideas to fund your small business.
Enough about the indoor remodel for the time being, let's check out what happened outside over the weekend! Last we left you, Mr. DD had bu...
Growing green beans in your vegetable garden taste so much better! Learn how to plant, how to care for, how to harvest green beans and more!
Sunday was an adventurous day! It's amazing what you can accomplish when you turn off the tv and resist the laptop ( as much as I resisted I was still drawn in once or twice). I started with a 50 foot roll of fencing material then cut 5 foot long pieces to make cages 18 inches in diameter. Instead of bending the ends to make hooks to hold them together I used electrical ties. When I am done using the cages I can simply cut the electrical ties (I call them zip ties) and store the cages easier. Materials I snipped the ends off when I was finished. Thanks to my amazing hubby, no one was seriously injured during this process. I have not installed the cages in the garden yet but I have a very good reason. Florida may be hit by a hurricane this week but we won't know for sure for a few days. I'm not all that worried but I'll be cautious for now.
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