Backyard Projects

Do you compost?  Or, have you wanted to try composting? A couple of weeks ago, I went on a ‘edible

Nesting birds use a variety of  materials to create the perfect place to lay their eggs. You can help attract...

Do you like to grow ornamental plants in large pots?  I do.  Especially brightly-colored pots that add color to the

After my wearable vases project from earlier this week, I had a bunch of little brown bottles left over and

A few years ago, a new style of feeder started appearing in wild bird supply stores and catalogs. It’s basically

Are you ever faced with going away for a few days only to return to dried out, thirsty plants?  Or

This DIY bird feeder wreath idea is simple and classic – a different twist on the once so popular popcorn and cranberry

Fall and winter seem to be wreath season. Although they can be hung any time of year, wreaths are certainly

I like old things.  So, when I spotted an old, galvanized watering can at an antique shop – I knew

Many areas of the United States are suffering from extreme drought and your garden may also be showing signs of

Learn how to make an organic DIY garlic spray that will deter and eliminate damaging garden insects.

Make this easy and inexpensive Fourth of July outdoor decoration

Learn gardening tips for growing birdhouse gourds that are perfect homes for your cavity nesting birds, such as swallows and...

Got some old tires on hand? Building a tire garden is easy!

Next time you are chopping carrots for soup or making carrot sticks, don't throw out the tops. Plant them instead...

Do you have fountain or other water feature that you no longer use? Transform it into a planter, filled with...

As I promised in an earlier post, here’s my version of a hanging birdbath. Supplies… Terracotta saucer (8.5″ diameter) All-purpose

With all the talk about the threat to our honey bees, it is easy to forget that there are many