Some plants simply cannot support themselves. They love to prolifically grow but need a structure to support them. While many of these plants are vines, they aren't always. So, whether you're looking to grow ivy or tomatoes, you need a trellis. These decorative structures provide a supportive structure for your plant to grow to its full potential. These DIY garden...
Ever since the first greenhouse was built in ancient Italy, the “gardini botanici” has been a favorite way to extend the growing season. Explorers used these structures to house exotic plants brought back from tropical journeys, and they remain a great place to start seedlings and shelter tender plants. America’s first greenhouse was built in 1737. Today, there are countless...
A Zen garden is meant to be a serene place where visitors experience a state of harmony and tranquility. Originally created as an area for Buddhist monk meditation, today’s Japanese Zen garden designs still provide a place for people to ponder the deeper things of life. In fact, the word “Zen” is derived from a Sanskrit root that means “meditation.” ...
Adding a walkway to your property increases its curb appeal, functionality, safety, and usability. For example, you could build a sidewalk in front of your home, making it easier for people to walk up to your front door. Add another sidewalk around the side of your house to create a path around to the backside of your home. Then build...
Create your own secret garden by building a wall around your plant beds. The right wall keeps unwanted guests and pests out of your garden while also adding privacy. This lets you enjoy your property and encourage your plants to grow with the added benefit of peace and quiet. So take a pass on the chain link fence and build...
