Embarking on aDIY ladder planter projectnot only allows you to customize your planter to fit your space and style but also gives a personal touch to your gardening efforts. These plans are tailored to help you through every step of the process, from choosing the right materials and tools to ...
Kato’s Nursery has produced a series of trough-screens using beech, maple and bamboo in wooden trough-shaped planter boxes, six to eight feet long, that can fit neatly on a deck, patio or
Mix concrete with water in a bucket or trough according to the manufacturer's directions. Add pigmented dye based on the color of brownstone you are repairing. Bring a piece of the damaged brownstone to a masonry supply house to match the color and determine the amount of dye necessary to m...
Turn your balcony or patio into a modern garden oasis with this project comprised of three pieces, two planter boxes and one concrete slab for the bench. It can be moved around with relative ease and the deep planters allow plant roots plenty of room to grow. Drain holes in the bottom ...
(Moderate watering also encourages the plant roots to reach deep into the soil and grow stronger, rather than staying near the surface where they tend to be weaker.) The best type of soil for a bathtub planter Think of a bathtub planter as a giant container or raised bed. It needs loose...
As we discussed in When to Plant Pumpkins, pumpkins are very easy to grow from seed, but if you’re late getting your seeds in or you just want a head start, opt for 4” transplants. Choose a site with as much full sun as possible and well-draining soil. There are several things ...
All-purpose compost or a vegetable and fruit planter. Container or location to plant - pots, troughs, containers, a dedicated space of flowerbed. Anywhere that gets good sunlight and that your plants will have room to grow and spread their roots. We've even seen herbs in big biscuit tins...
You could also use your new plants to fill a special strawberry planter, troughs, or perhaps a handsome terracotta pot. If you love getting something for free then propagating new strawberry plants from runners is well worthwhile.Plants Related to this Article Strawberry Grow Guide ...
Discover how corten steel planters can enrich your UK garden. Learn about the benefits for plant health, from natural insulation to corrosion resistance.
What about produce that may be going “off” in the fridge? If you have a standard field cucumber in there, plant or save the seeds and grow your own. I’ve managed to grow full gardens with detritus leftover at farmer’s markets. Have a chat with some of the local produce growers....