Category: Gardening tips

How To Grow A Wood Pallet Garden

How To Grow A Wood Pallet Garden So, I couldn’t just pick one article from Mavis over at onehundreddollarsamonth.com! In the end I decided to share several with you guys! These are fantastic if you wish to start your own pallet garden! Pallets are everywhere, so take the time to find one in good condition …

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Straw Bale Gardening: 101

Straw Bale Gardening: 101 Straw Bale Gardening is simply a different type of container gardening. The main difference is that the container is the straw bale! Once the straw inside the bale begins to decay the straw becomes “conditioned” compost! You can place your bales right on top of any poor soil you may have or – …

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DIY: Raised Bed Plans & Tutorials

DIY: Raised Bed Plans & Tutorials It’s getting towards Spring, time to start thinking about your backyards and what you want to produce! I want you to know that some of these projects are the easiest things to make. If you’re even remotely comfortable with using a drill, an entire project can take under an …

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Free Tutorials For Compost Bins & Boxes

Free Tutorials For Compost Bins & Boxes You can compost at home with one of many commercially available compost bins, but making your own compost bin is really easy. Depending on the type of compost bin you choose you can build a compost bin in a matter of minutes-for little money-and be on your way …

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How to Build a Pergola

How to Build a Pergola This structure is called a pergola, and it’s just the ticket to bring your backyard to life! Pergolas were common features of Italian Renaissance gardens, often covering walkways or serving as grape arbors. This structure can be used to define a passageway or frame a focal point in your yard …

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