Congratulations on your new lawn. The manner in which you nurture your new sod during its first six weeks is critical to its future health.
wider than the dog that will pull it. For a large dog such as a Newfoundland, a stable width is 24 inches; 18 inches will work but could be more "tippy." Build the cart body out of lightweight wood, plastic, or even PVC pipe. Or you can use a pre-made garden cart or child's...
Build a budget-friendly garden arbor from 2x4s and other inexpensive structural lumber following our easy building plan. This classic wood arbor is beautiful for a backyard wedding arch or just everyday backyard decor! A few years back, my sister asked me to build a garden arbor for her ...
I will warn you that I made a big mistake that I didn't realize until it was too late. To better show you how I planted this little succulent garden, I left one of the shelves off and figured I'd just put it back on when I was done. Due to the way the cart is assembled, th...
A garden designer can unlock the potential of your outdoor space. Here, four experts offer tips on finding the right one
Plan Your Garden As soon as you begin planning a vegetable garden layout, assess your available space. Starting small may help newcomer gardeners avoid becoming overwhelmed and save both time and effort in managing multiple vegetables at once. It is therefore wise to start small. ...
Once anchored, the arch will be unable to be moved without removing the anchoring system. Create a wisteria trellis to add visual interest to your garden or outdoor landscape. As a focal point, it will draw your eye into the garden. You can use clippings from pruning to build the structur...
It’s also easy to build, requiring only basic carpentry skills and easy-to-use tools. You can finish it over a couple of weekends. The cost of the materials to build our greenhouse is about $1,200. That’s higher than some pre-assembled greenhouses, but our materials are more ...
Starting a dedicated ecommerce website gives you the ability to control every aspect of your customer experience, from branding to shipping and customer service. You can choose to build it yourself or go with a developer, but either way, knowing about the process can help you make informed ch...
The ideal mulch needs to trap air to provide insulation and warmth, similar to down in a winter coat. It needs to be dense enough to block weed growth but light enough to allow water to reach the soil. Both organic and inorganic mulches can be used effectively in the garden. ...