Tiny pebbles and stones are an easy material to obtain for crafts. Go for a long walk with the kids, and ask them to pick up the size and shape of stone that you desire, and watch them go! A lake, pond, or even the beach is a great place to find these stones as […]

In this video, Toni Scott, the host of Your House a Home TV, is crafting a birdbath for some of the wildlife around her home. Toni previously had an on-ground birdbath that her cat and much of the wildlife in her area drank from, but she decided to craft a new one for a summer […]

Today’s featured video has been brought to us by TotalPond, a company – whose motto is “the total approach to water gardening” – dedicated to all things regarding water gardening for both hobbyists and professionals. The video will be showing us how to install a small waterfall to a backyard pond, making a great addition […]

“You will always find an answer in the sound of water.” ~ ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi. Maybe that’s why people love adding a water fountain to their property. These beautiful designs can transform a garden or quiet place in several ways, most notably in a visual aesthetic sense but also as magic to the ears. […]

Do you have the urge to get crafty in the garden, but just don’t know where to start? We’ve put together a list just for you. Normally, we choose a direction and stick with it, writing about specific projects or variations on a theme. Today, however, we wanted to leap in several directions at once, sharing ideas themselves as starting points […]

We have been using bird houses, bird baths and bird feeders in our gardens for as long as we can remember. They are a classic addition to any garden space, and the benefit of having feathered friends in the backyard is always a pleasure! Bird baths are especially great because they are easy to maintain […]

Having a raised garden bed is great, especially if you have bad drainage in your yard. In this video, which was created courtesy of TheCraftyGemini, we will learn how to make a simple raised garden bed that you can make with less than $15. The one that I will provide the step-by-step instructions for in […]

If you have a large garden at your residence, then you know how benches can enhance the design of your garden as well as give you a place to sit and enjoy your plants. A bench can be constructed out of nearly any material. In this gallery you will see 20 DIY garden bench ideas that […]

Mason jars of all sizes have skyrocketed in popularity along with burlap and pallets as DIY and upcycle project materials. They give your space a sweet, homey, quirky atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. Mason jars are, actually, incredibly versatile as a crafting base. Of course, they’re perfect for their original intended purpose: as containers for […]

The landscape of your yard may be a challenge. For some, finding the space for a garden can be discouraging if your yard is small. Even if you have a garden in your yard already, finding the space to add to it might be easier said than done. Or perhaps your particular gardening predicament is […]

Strawberries fresh from your own garden are a terrific treat during the growing season. A drawback to raising your own strawberries, though, is that their compact size means a bit of land is needed for a respectable number of plants. Their close proximity to the ground also makes them a challenge to harvest. Fortunately, this […]

In this video by Victoria Foxwood you’ll find detailed instructions for creating a wonderful in-place wooden planter for flowers or shrubs. It offers a way to transform a stump in your yard into the site for a vibrant new display of beautiful blossoms or shrubs. You won’t require extensive materials to accomplish this goal, simply a splitting axe and […]

Laundry has never been so lovely. Trailing greenery and blossoming buds are not the things that you’d expect to see protruding from a basket for dirty clothes. Even so, this instructional video from the “Garden Answer” proves that an inexpensive laundry basket from a local discount store can serve as an attractive strawberry planter. The […]

Gardening is a fun and relaxing hobby that produces everything from delicious herbs and scrumptious foods to medicinal plants and fragrant flowers. Whether you are a novice looking for tips or an expert looking to improve your technique, in this video by California Gardening  you’ll find some advice that will help your garden thrive. 1. […]

Did you know that it’s easy to change the color of your blue or pink hydrangea flowers? This short video shows easy to follow instructions that will soon have your flowers blooming in a different shade. Chemistry Your garden soil has a measurement of alkaline or acid composition. The pH number of seven is neutral. […]