I happen to live in a house just one street in from a river canyon. Love the access to the canyon trails. Hate the mosquitos! In fact, they can make…
DIY Outdoor Hanging & Swing Beds for Your Porch & Garden
We love the idea of a hanging bed within the garden! We can’t think of another DIY project that would be used more. Especially as the long days of summer…
Clever & Cool Indoor Garden Ideas & Projects
No matter what time of year it is, there are times when we want to bring the beauty and gifts from the garden indoors. Whether it’s to keep your “green…
DIY Outdoor Dining Table Projects
I don’t know about you, but given the choice, I would rather eat outside in my garden. It doesn’t matter if it’s a quiet breakfast with just me and the…
Modernize Your Garden – How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a great choice for specimen planting or for screening, and it can be easy to grow if you know how to manage it. It fits in with most…
12 Brilliant Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas
Growing ones own vegetables is gaining popularity by the hour. Why? Easy! It’s healthier, tastier, you can grow specialty veggies you could not find at the store, and in many…
DIY Tiki Torches – Light Your Garden!
There is something magical about a summers night in the garden. Warm air, stars, nostalgia, good friends… Being in the garden at night feels like you get permission to share…
DIY Outdoor Cabanas – Add a Little “Resort” to Your Backyard!
We’re big believers in the healing powers of the sun, the breeze, the outdoors. For some of us, a week laying at the pool at a resort in the tropics…
18 Awesome DIY Greenhouse Projects
A DIY greenhouses can extend your growing season, allow you to propagate plants from your yard, and let you grow tender or delicate plants you might not otherwise be able…
Awesome Yard Art & Garden Decoration Ideas
Garden & yard art are a great way to add focus and interest in the garden. Use this element either in colder months when less is in bloom, or to…
16 DIY Bird Feeders That Actually Look Amazing!
I love songbirds, and I have several feeders in my yard. But I get bored with the same old stuff you find at the box stores… I love the idea…
Relax… Have a Cocktail, with These DIY Outdoor Bar Ideas!
With summer festivities and holidays rushing toward us, there is no better time to stop and think about how you want to enjoy your outdoor space this season. Me? I…
Easy DIY Fences – How to Build a Fence!
If you have kids or pets to keep in, (or out!) or just want some privacy from the neighbors, building DIY fences is a great way to save money in…