Do you like cooking meals using fresh vegetables like carrots or some radishes? There are many types of root vegetables you can grow in a simple garden. If you like to experiment, then you might want to try your hand at mound gardening. You can also try mound gardening out of necessity. This is a … [Read more...]
How To Build A Square Foot Garden In 10 Easy Steps
April 12, 2016 By
Are you interested in making a raised garden bed to grow various types of plants? Garden beds are one of the best options for people who do not have a lot of yard space. In fact, all you will need is a section that is four feet by four feet to build a square foot garden. Square foot gardening is … [Read more...]
How To Grow Potatoes With Spud Towers
April 11, 2016 By
Do you want to grow your own potatoes, but are afraid you do not have space in your garden? Fear not, as there is a really simple way for you to grow potatoes in a small area. The answer is to grow up using spud towers that will be super easy to make. The best thing about spud towers is they are … [Read more...]
18 Berry Bushes To Grow In Your Yard + How To Guides
April 11, 2016 By
Are you constantly buying different types of berries at the store to have at home? A great way to make sure your berries are free of any herbicides and pesticides is to grow your own. There are a lot of berry bushes to grow in your yard depending on what you might want. The best thing about … [Read more...]
30 DIY Garden Lighting Projects To Illuminate Your Homestead
April 10, 2016 By
Do you have a landscape that looks vibrant and visually appealing during the day, but not at night? The best way for you to address this particular issue is by adding garden lighting. There are many easy DIY garden lighting projects that you can do that will help to illuminate your … [Read more...]
How To Build A Brick BBQ
April 10, 2016 By
Do you like to BBQ meat at home, but do not have a dedicated BBQ to use? The best way to solve this problem is to add a custom brick BBQ to your deck or on a patio. All you need to do is learn how to build a brick BBQ with the materials that are required. The process to build a brick BBQ are not … [Read more...]
How To Plant A Lavender Hedge
April 9, 2016 By
Are you interested in growing your own lavender to harvest for the scent or to use for making homemade remedies? You may be surprised to know that you can do a lot of fun things using lavender. One way to make a statement at your home is to plant a lavender hedge. There are many benefits to be … [Read more...]
DIY Bottle Tower Gardens
April 8, 2016 By
Are you interested in a cheap method to grow plants at home? If you have a patio or deck that is in the sun, then a DIY herb garden is a perfect option. A great way to do this is to make bottle tower gardens by recycling some plastic soda or juice bottles. Making your own bottle tower gardens is … [Read more...]
How To Build A Simple Greenhouse
April 8, 2016 By
Have you had thoughts of adding a greenhouse to your homestead, but are not sure what to do? There are many types of greenhouses that can be built as a DIY project. You can build a simple greenhouse using a set of plans that you can get for free by looking online. The process to build a simple … [Read more...]
How To Create A No Dig Garden Bed
April 7, 2016 By
Do you have ground that is really hard or is not really suitable for a garden? A good option that will work well to grow a few fruits and vegetables is to build a raised garden. Another thing to keep in mind is when you may not be allowed to do any digging. This is when a no dig garden bed will be … [Read more...]