Collecting rain water to make a rain pond or use this water in the garden is a very sustainable idea, and if you live in a rainy area, use it! How to collect it? First of all, move the rain water from your roof down using rain chains and bowls or even barrels. Then you’ll...
If you are a keen gardener, the spot you might want more than any other is a potting bench, station or table, whatever you call it. This is a space where you can pot and do all the other necessary things with your plants, and it should be functional. If you are looking for ideas,...
If you happen to have a large tree in your backyard that you want to cut, don’t do that, a living tree has a whole ton of advantages! It can become a focal point in the space, it can provide shade on a hot day and it can even welcome birds if you add some...
Ornamental grasses are a gorgeous trend in gardening, they are a fantastic solution for dry and hot climates, for those who don’t like a lot of maintenance and for those who don’t like blooms. Grasses are sure to add interest, fill in the blank spaces without much care. What other advantages do they have? Let...
Styling a garden isn’t always extremely expensive, it can be done with simple or reclaimed materials and lots of DIY, which reduces the costs. Reclaimed wood and metal are among the most popular materials for styling a garden but this roundup will tell you of another source, it’s about how to reuse old bricks you...
There’s a month left before spring but still I’m sure that you, utter gardeners, have already prepared seeds. Soon you’ll get cool seedlings and then you’ll plant them in your garden as soon as it gets warmer. The problem is that you might forget where and what you planted but we have an awesome solution...
Hummingbird feeders are not only necessary for little birdies but also can become a beautiful garden decoration. To make this cutie you’ll need a wine bottle, copper wire 4ft, water spicket knob, a button, a hummingbird feeder tip for a glass bottle, E6000, heavy duty pliers, a workbench clamp or vise, an extra set of...
I love water and I’m sure that staying at the seaside, at the river bank or near any other water body is pleasant and relaxing for any of you. That’s why creating your own water body is so cool, whatever you like – a fountain, a water wall, a pool or a pond. We’ve already...
This home garden is based on a big terra cotta star ball, which is actually meant to have a light inside. If can’t find any, take a lantern with cutouts or a bird cage. Start by arranging the top, which is a melody of air plants, and work your way down. It’s a matter of...