Part of the beauty of having a garden is the fact that you are in control. You decide what look you want, what flowers will be planted where, if there will be vegetables, and whether or not you want certain things growing. You can personally design the landscape to create any kind of atmosphere, and […]

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 […]

Nothing is better than feeling the fresh, crisp air of fall after a long, hot summer. Well, nothing except maybe decorating for fall! We have cataloged fifteen amazing decorative fall wreaths to get your home dressed for the occasion of welcoming this wonderful season. You will see wreaths for every taste and style that will […]

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 […]

Fall is here and you want to get into the spirit by decorating your home, specifically your front door. If you’re sick and tired of putting out the same old jack-o-lantern every single year, then take your front door decor to the next level this season with one of the 15 beautiful and creative ideas […]

Fall is a time when nature seems to put on a show. Trees dress themselves in their boldest colors, bushes offer bright clusters of berries, and showy pumpkins and squash ripen in the fields. You can bring all this autumnal eye-candy indoors with a creative mantel display that fits your fancies and personal style. Happily, […]

Fall is my favorite time of the year! The leaves are changing and the temperatures are cooling. You can spend your weekends with your family winding your way through corn mazes, or “haunted” corn mazes, or you can choose the perfect pumpkin at a pumpkin patch. There are also haunted house and costume parties to […]

Fall is finally upon on us, which means it’s time to spruce things up a bit around your home. For many, autumn is a favorite season. After all, it provides relief from the smoldering summer heat and signals the beginning of football. There’s no doubt that it is the coziest time of the year. There […]