Backyard Projects

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

Dress up your front porch with this pumpkin planter! Learn how to plant flowers in a pumpkin for a festive...

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

One of my favorite vegetables to grow is garlic. Besides loving to eat food with lots of garlic in it,

In the last of my series of posts on easy and inexpensive Fourth of July outdoor decorations, I’m featuring these

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!

Last year while testing Cardboard Gardening, we put together a panel of family and friends to give it a try.

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