Gardens come in a spectacular variety of types and kinds. From simple vegetable gardens to elaborate displays of grandeur. But what is a garden without the “decorations” that defines the garden. So to make your garden look even more beautiful than it looks now here is what I am bringing to you: make your very own log planter and also how to decorate a log from the garden with mushrooms.
Step1. Don’t have extra space for growing your favorite fruit? Making hanging baskets is a great idea to let you have a big harvest on small patios.
Step2. Grow sweet strawberry in a vertical PVC tube is great solution for small garden or yard. Vertical planter will save you a lot of space, at the same time keep plants out of reach from garden insect pests.
Step3. Build a strawberry garden in old rain gutters, they could be mounted on the side of a shed or garden fence
Step2. Grow sweet strawberry in a vertical PVC tube is great solution for small garden or yard. Vertical planter will save you a lot of space, at the same time keep plants out of reach from garden insect pests.
Step3. Build a strawberry garden in old rain gutters, they could be mounted on the side of a shed or garden fence
Hydrangeas are flowering deciduous plants that can range in size from small bushes to larger tree-like varieties. If you want to grow your own hydrangea plants, you can produce new specimens by growing hydrangeas from cuttings. Multiple propagation methods exist depending on whether you own the mother plant and how many cuttings you want to root.
What says “I like you” more than a concrete cupcake? They look sweet and are half-baked in a humorous way. In terms of potential holiday table decor and DIY gifts, these little treats — one of many in the new book “Concrete Garden Projects” — have all the ingredients.
Concrete Garden ProjectsPart of the appeal of Malin Nilsson and Camilla Arvidsson’s book is simplicity: Most of the pots, vases, candle holders, stepping stones and decorative figurines in the book were created using the same easy steps: Find an interesting mold, fill it with concrete, let it dry. If you’ve picked your molds well, the results look great.
Concrete Garden ProjectsPart of the appeal of Malin Nilsson and Camilla Arvidsson’s book is simplicity: Most of the pots, vases, candle holders, stepping stones and decorative figurines in the book were created using the same easy steps: Find an interesting mold, fill it with concrete, let it dry. If you’ve picked your molds well, the results look great.
Con un sencillo recipiente de vidrio, unos guijarros y unos cuantos bulbos de nardos o flores similares podremos tener este elegante elemento decorativo en poco tiempo y sin apenas esfuerzo.
You can get the materials from : amazon
You can get the materials from : amazon
My daughter is eight years old and wanted a garden of her very own really bad. I’m not sure how dedicated she will be to this garden to I decided not to take a huge portion of my backyard for her new found love of gardening. Not yet anyway.
She recently outgrew her homemade tent bunk bed make from cinder blocks so I had no need for these anywhere else around the house. These are just what I needed for my garden planning project!!
She recently outgrew her homemade tent bunk bed make from cinder blocks so I had no need for these anywhere else around the house. These are just what I needed for my garden planning project!!
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Step 1: Set up raised-bed boxes. We choose five cedar boxes called miniframbox you can get them from Amazon.
Step 2: Fill the boxes with compost.
Step 3: put in drip irrigation. With a drip system, your vegetables will get water regularly and reliably, and they’ll be happy.
Step 4: Plant your seeds.
Step 2: Fill the boxes with compost.
Step 3: put in drip irrigation. With a drip system, your vegetables will get water regularly and reliably, and they’ll be happy.
Step 4: Plant your seeds.
Take stock of your project area and the paver size, type and quantities you’ll need to complete your path. The instructions here are for laying a path 20′ long and 3′ wide, but can be easily scaled up or down depending on your space. If you know the length and width of the path you’re creating, finding the square footage is a simple matter of multiplying the length by the width—in this case, 20′ long by 3′ wide, giving us a total area of 60 square feet.
Chances are your Dad is the no-nonsense type who doesn’t like to waste time on things he doesn’t care about. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t like gardening, it means that digging, tilling, weeding, and watering are just chores that take him away from things he’d rather be doing. If you want to get him out in the garden, you should plant an easy care garden with rugged, sturdy plants that are drought, pest, and heat-tolerant and don’t need a lot of care and attention.
Are you looking for an easy and unique way to grow your own herbs? I have been wanting to make this topsy turvy herb garden for a few years now. I honestly thought it was going to be a lot harder to make than what it really was. It has probably been one of the easiest projects I have ever made. I also love that I am growing my own herbs and I don't have to go buy them at a grocery store! You can get the materials from : amazon
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A sunflower house is an easy and exciting project for you and your kids. I am currently growing my second one in the same spot. I marked off an 8'x8' square. I double dug a furrow, hoed a shallow moat around the furrow, and put in sunflowers which I had sprouted into seedlings elsewhere. I alternate a mammoth variety which grows about eight feet, and a small variety which grows about 4 feet. The tall ones impress the kids by growing taller than they are and they provide abundant shade. The kids enjoy looking closely at the flowers, eye-to-eye, on the shorter ones.
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Mosquito Control container so you can sit and unwind in the evenings without dousing in DEET. Perfect for my deck!
You can get the materials from : amazon
You can get the materials from : amazon
Instead of getting Dad another tie that he’ll never wear, why not give him something for Father’s Day that he will really appreciate? Our Griller’s Herb Toolbox is the perfect accessory for any man who loves grilling, and the perfect complement to everything that goes on the grill!
Stuff it with some great grilling tools, a few grill-friendly herbs like rosemary, basil, and parsley, and you have a mobile grilling toolbox that Dad will love for years to come.
Gather the tools and materials listed below, then click the arrow on the right side of the photo above to get started.
Stuff it with some great grilling tools, a few grill-friendly herbs like rosemary, basil, and parsley, and you have a mobile grilling toolbox that Dad will love for years to come.
Gather the tools and materials listed below, then click the arrow on the right side of the photo above to get started.
Both concrete and brick pavers make a simple, handsome border and work well as edging material too. They're ideal when you want a wide border that keeps grass out of the garden, yet allows flowers and other plants to spill over without intruding onto the grass. You're less likely to chop them up with the lawn mower.
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I shared yesterday that I was working on a diy garden project that was for the birds! Our Lowes Creative Ideas Network challenge this month was to create a diy bird feeder or birdbath. After Matt’s failed attempt at creating a bird feeder, I just went ahead and purchased a cute feeder from Lowes. However, I had this fun idea to create a planter and bird bath in one and today I’ll show you how to make your own!
1 8″ tall terracotta pot for the base
1 8″ tall terracotta pot for the base
Boxwood is very easy to propagate. In the spring, take stem cuttings, 6 inches in length, and remove the lower inch of leaves. For best effect, group five to seven stems together, as pictured, to resemble an entire plant. Plunge this group into soil that has been amended with copious quantities of peat moss or leaf mold. Pack the soil firmly around the stems. Keep the cuttings moist, and you will have new, rooted plants in about six weeks.
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An absolutely magical lighting feature. Truly like floating stars since the wires almost disappear. My visiting friends couldn't keep their hands off them.
The best lighting string I ever bought and since I ordered them from Amazon the selection, service and delivery couldn't be faster. I love them.
The best lighting string I ever bought and since I ordered them from Amazon the selection, service and delivery couldn't be faster. I love them.
Step 1 : is to make a barrel shape out of chicken wire or metal fencing (which we already had on hand). Just cut to size and use wire to hold it in shape.
Step 2 : line the sides with bird netting to keep the soil in.
Step 3 : placed a good amount of straw as a bottom layer. On top of the straw goes a layer of compost.
Step 2 : line the sides with bird netting to keep the soil in.
Step 3 : placed a good amount of straw as a bottom layer. On top of the straw goes a layer of compost.
As anyone who has snorkeled can attest, the cool aquamarine light underwater casts an enchanted glow on everything in its domain. Perhaps this explains the allure of water gardens. Small freshwater gardens are fun to create and simple to care for. And all you need are a few floating or submerged greens in a vintage aquarium, an apothecary jar, or a sleek glass cylinder.
How To Do:
Cut a piece of plastic at least 6" larger than the leaf you are using as a form.Place plastic on hard surface.
Lay rhubarb leaf down with its vein side facing up.
Follow package direction for mixing concrete.
Use a trowel or gloved hands to put concrete mix on leaf.
Keep concrete about ½" from the edge of the leaf.
Great idea! How exceiting to be able to watch birds build their nest and hatch their babies right from my own window. Love the simple yet sturdy construction. The natural wood can be left as is, or finished if desired. The instructions gave ideas for placement, and it stuck easily to my window with very secure suction cups. you can get the Nest Box from Amazon
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growing roses in a greenhouse,
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The whole system only took about 30 minutes to install. I had never dealt with any plumbing at all before and it was extremely easy. The snap nozzle at the end of the hose is great and quick if I need to use the other end of the hose for something else. It's great! You can get the Snip-n-Drip Soaker System from amazon.
Gardens come alive when butterflies visit. They’re fun to watch, and they’re fascinating for kids, who can learn how butterflies transform from eggs to caterpillars, and from pupas to adults. A raised butterfly island bed will attract these winged guests to your property. Keep a camera and garden journal handy to observe them, or just sit back and enjoy the colorful show.
Marcadores:
Backyard Projects,
Box Planter,
Edible Gardening,
Gardening,
growing roses in a greenhouse,
Ideas,
Plants,
Pot Planter
Marcadores:
bonsai trees for sale,
Box Planter,
Edible Gardening,
growing roses in a greenhouse,
Ideas,
Plants
When to Plant : Plant The crowns in early-mid spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep the asparagus patch free of weeds, especially for the first couple of years.
Watering : Water frequently as crowns get established. After a few years, supplemental water should be required only during periods of drought.
Watering : Water frequently as crowns get established. After a few years, supplemental water should be required only during periods of drought.
When to Plant : Extremely frost sensitive, corn planted in soils cooler than 55 degrees (65 for super-sweet varieties) fails to germinate or has very poor germination. Direct-sow only after night temperatures are consistently in the 50s. Plant in blocks of at least 3 rows, at least 3 feet long apiece, to ensure best pollination. Hand-pollinate by gently shaking plants toward one another if you cannot devote this much space.
Most patios take time, and days of effort, to build. But a small, detached patio like the one pictured here comes together quickly with minimal effort.
Think of the possible uses for this circle of bricks. You can tuck it into a perennial border. Or place it in a remote corner of your garden, where you can linger at day's end over a glass of wine, or on Sunday morning with a latte while perusing the papers.
Think of the possible uses for this circle of bricks. You can tuck it into a perennial border. Or place it in a remote corner of your garden, where you can linger at day's end over a glass of wine, or on Sunday morning with a latte while perusing the papers.
Marcadores:
Backyard Projects,
bonsai trees for sale,
Box Planter,
Edible Gardening,
Ideas,
Plants,
Pot Planter
When to Plant : Plant The crowns in early-mid spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep the asparagus patch free of weeds, especially for the first couple of years.
Watering : Water frequently as crowns get established. After a few years, supplemental water should be required only during periods of drought.
Watering : Water frequently as crowns get established. After a few years, supplemental water should be required only during periods of drought.
I half expected these things not to work and out plants would be dead after returning from a holiday vacation. Surprisingly, as simple as these are they worked great. Plants kept with constant moisture. Now we leave them in all the time and just refill the vases. Someone should make a tank that can clip on the outside of the pot. Only note is that you need to fill the ceramic plug completely full with water and immerse the tubes to ensure the capillary action works to pull water into the spike.
Starting Seeds Tips:
Provide a proper home to your seeds. Seeds want more than plain old garden soil. I normaly use a Seed Starting Mix, or Peat Soil Pellets Seeds Starting Plugs that expand with water. Always read the seed packet manual. It'll tell you when to start the seeds. or when to move the plants outside, or info on sun requirements, spacing .... Conveniently, most seedlings like the same temperature: between 65°F and 72°F (18°C and 22°C). you can regulate soil temperature by placing a Heat Mat under the tray. Water is vital. But if young leaves get wet, it can lead to rot. So use a pitcher with a narrow spout to apply water directly to the peat.
Provide a proper home to your seeds. Seeds want more than plain old garden soil. I normaly use a Seed Starting Mix, or Peat Soil Pellets Seeds Starting Plugs that expand with water. Always read the seed packet manual. It'll tell you when to start the seeds. or when to move the plants outside, or info on sun requirements, spacing .... Conveniently, most seedlings like the same temperature: between 65°F and 72°F (18°C and 22°C). you can regulate soil temperature by placing a Heat Mat under the tray. Water is vital. But if young leaves get wet, it can lead to rot. So use a pitcher with a narrow spout to apply water directly to the peat.