A classical garden trellis like the one featured on Stephaniewhite can turn out to be the missing piece in your back yard. If you want to build one, you’ll need some wood, glue, clamps and a saw. Basically you need five long pieces of wood and seven small ones. Arrange them in a...
Watching Dean build this DIY vertical garden (with my dad’s occasional input!) was so rewarding. It’s transformed our yard into a cozy, green oasis and even become a talking point with friends and neighbors. If you’re dreaming of a similar project, I encourage you to try it. The ef...
How to build a retaining wall. An easy rock wall or a rock garden? This project is for the homeowner with small retaining wall problems, lots of rock, and not enough yard space. This is no way an engineered wall! But low or well built walls can easily survive for 50 to 100 years ...
Our front porch is the first place that I like to add a touch of Spring but adding flower pots has been a challenge because it’s such a tight space. We do have a narrow wall next to the front door that was screaming for something but I couldn’t find anything to fit. I tried an...
small voids between the two keeping insects from being able to enter the house from that point. It also acts as a vapor barrier between the CMU block and the wood that will keep the wood from rotting over time due to the contact. Carefully push it over the anchor bolts as you work ...
Front Walls and Entrance: Measure and cut a pallet in half to build a front wall and a doorway, ensuring your kids have easy access. Attach these pieces to the front, securing them firmly. Stage 3: Roof Construction Building a Support Frame: Using 2x4s, construct a frame to support the...
Keep reading to find out how to make your own backyard secret garden even if you have a small yard. 1. Make An entrance The first element of a secret garden that all Charleston gardens seem to have is defined entrance, usually with an arbor and a gate leading into them. ...
Here are the steps to building your very own keyhole garden: Step one: Build a circular wall using bricks or stone. You can also use wood if not bricks or stones are available. Make the diameter about six feet and the wall about three feet high. ...
Design Overview: Decide the size and location of your greenhouse. Like April, you might opt for a structure that doubles as a tool or garden shed. Remember, good planning is key to a successful build. Materials: You'll need pressure-treated wood for the base due to its exposure to soil...
How to Build a Garden Trellis 1. Cut the Trellis Parts Unless you purchased all the cedar parts already cut to size (some specialty lumber yards will do this), you will need to cut the cedar boards to the necessary length. You will need: ...