I truly love to garden! I love to eat the veggies I’ve grown, sitting around the table with my family looking at a vase full of the flowers I’ve helped to cultivate. And while I love basking the literal “fruits” and vegetables of my labor, one of my favorite parts of gardening is actually watching […]
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DIY Treehouse Ideas
Growing up, my kiddos were absolutely obsessed with the HGTV show, Treehouse Builders. They used to dream of having their own treehouse somewhere in our huge backyard! While my kids have all grown up and have started to build their own families, I don’t think that the wish for a backyard treehouse has quite gone […]
Globe Bulbs For The Backyard: Light Up Your World!
It can be tricky to find good lighting for your garden, backyard, and other outdoor spaces. As any artist knows, good lighting is truly everything. A simple string of globe bulbs can really do wonders to lighten up your space, especially if you drape them around a dark tree trunk or in a dull corner! […]
30 Amazing Outdoor Showers
Have you ever been lucky enough to spend some time enjoying an outdoor shower? While, at first, it may seem a little exposing and uncomfortable, there’s nothing as relaxing as bathing outside. Not to mention, it helps keep the rest of the house clean, if you happen to be muddy, you can bathe before even […]
15 Useful Gardening Tips for Beginners
Gardening can be one of the most fun and relaxing hobbies. But, it can be stressful if you don’t know what you’re doing or if you’re a beginner. In order to get the most out of gardening without having to deal with the frustrations, here are some great tips for gardening beginners. First off, don’t […]
7 {Easy} DIY Compost Bin Projects
Put all your food scraps and organic waste to good use by building a compost bin. This lets you make your own compost so that your garden, yard, and flowerbeds can all get the nutrition they need without spending lots of money on store-bought compost. Here are just a few easy and effective compost bin […]
Homemade Bird Feeder Projects that are Perfect for Your Yard
Even though you may not consider yourself an avid bird watcher, you still cannot go wrong when you add a homemade bird feeder to your yard. Bird feeders bring a variety of birds to your yard. Plus, birds provide excellent insect control! But, that isn’t even the best part. All of these great bird feeders […]
12 Creative Ways to Create Storage in Your Yard
Are you tired of never finding your gardening tools, or constantly seeing toys thrown around your yard? Don’t worry about this any longer! Here are great ways to turn ordinary items into extraordinary yard storage. Think of it as your own personal storage unit, but cute! Dresser Converted to Drink Station Turn […]
8 Different Ways to Get More Backyard Shade
1. Trees This obviously won’t be the fastest way to get shade, but down the road you will be grateful for the patience you had in planting those trees. Trees will not only give you shade, but they also provide privacy, invite birds, and are good for the environment. Tree Hugger says that the Hybrid […]
12 Rustic Rusted Metal Projects for Your Backyard
Incorporating art into your garden is becoming all the rage and for good reason. Rusted metal fixtures look great in any backyard, giving it a rustic, antique feel. Here are 12 incredible rusted metal backyard DIY projects that you can make. Rusted Metal Backyard DIY: Lawn Edging Rusted Metal Edging Rusted metal edging is a […]