Herbs seem to have 101 uses: in food, as medicine, to add color, and so much more. It’s great to add them to your garden and backyard area, but it can be frustrating if you have to find, buy, and plant new ones every year. Get rid of some of that hassle with perennial herbs […]
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14 DIY Weekend Projects for your Yard
With spring coming upon us, we’re all trying to find good excuses to get out in the yard and enjoy that warm weather! While relaxing and lying around is nice and fun, sometimes it’s good to get some hard work in and be productive. Here are some great weekend projects you can work on to […]
Perfect Ideas for Outdoor Privacy
Everyone loves a fun, outdoor get-together, except when it’s being ruined by loud or nosy neighbors! Give you and your guests some much-needed isolation from pesky neighbors with these beautiful and fun outdoor privacy ideas. Outdoor Curtains You can make this as simple or as sophisticated as you’d like! Just take old old sheets, put […]
DIY Stepping Stone Projects
Sometimes a simple stepping stone path can really tie your whole backyard together. Don’t just settle for a boring and ordinary path, though, use some of those creative juices and make a unique stepping stone project that’s as unique as the rest of your yard. Take a look at some of these ideas to get […]
15 Fun DIY Backyard Games to Play
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, we all want to be outside as much as possible. But the summer beauty doesn’t last very long if there’s nothing for us to do! Stay outside and stay entertained with these great DIY backyard game ideas that you, your family, and all your guests […]
Outdoor Pergola Projects
Pergolas are a great addition to your backyard to make it look more sophisticated and also provide a great spot to rest, relax, or host outdoor parties. Here are some great options to choose from so that you can make your backyard unique and take it to the next level! Stone Make fancy stone enclosures […]
DIY Outdoor Playset Projects
Sometimes our backyards just need a little something to take them to the next level. Flowers, gardens, furniture, and other decorations are nice, but sometimes a playset is needed to give your yard a little more umph! Instead of just buying a playset, try these fun and creative ideas to make your own outdoor playset […]
DIY Raised Garden Bed Projects
Raised garden beds have tons of advantages over normal gardens. They are easier on your back, they provide better drainage, they have easier access without stomping on other plants, and they keep out pesky animals. However, lots of people think a raised garden bed has to be your average wooden rectangle, but that’s not true! […]
20 Foods that Regrow Itself from Kitchen Scraps
Eating fruits and vegetables always makes us feel great, but when we grow it ourselves for FREE, it’s even better! Here are 20 food that regrow from their kitchen scraps and that you can plant in your garden! Scallions Also known as green onions, these are one of the easiest plants to regrow. Just make sure […]
10 Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Garden
We often rely on the newest, most expensive gardening products in order to protect our plants. Sometimes it’s necessary to pull out the big guns on hard-to-tackle garden problems, but many issues can be solved with the creative use of baking soda! Here are ten ways to use baking soda in the garden. 10 Ways […]