Plan - Design - DIY
Browse articles, inspiration, and advice on garden planning, DIY garden projects, and design ideas.
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17 Ways to Save Water in the Garden and Landscape
Water is essential for landscapes to thrive, but inefficient irrigation practices easily lead to unnecessary waste. Come learn 17 ways to save water in the garden to lower your water bill, help the planet, and grow healthier plants!
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Hugelkultur: A Natural, Cheap Way to Make or Fill Garden Beds
Curious about hugelkultur? It's a great natural, cost-effective way to make or fill garden beds. Come learn about the benefits, potential drawbacks, the best wood and other materials to use in hugelkultur, and how to make a hugelkultur garden bed.
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7 Ways to Support or Train Tomatoes: Cages, Trellises & More
Tomatoes are the star of the summer garden, and they need your support! Come learn 6 different ways to train and support your tomato plants, including cages, trellises, string, the Florida Weave, lower and lean system, and more.
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What Are Fruit Tree Chill Hours? Helpful Charts + Area Maps
It's essential to pay attention to chill hours when selecting fruit trees for your garden! Come learn all about chill hours, including which trees need them and how to find the number of chill hours in your area. Charts and maps…
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How to Set Up Drip Irrigation for Pots, Wine Barrels, Containers
Don't waste your precious time and energy hand-watering pots! Come learn 3 easy ways to set up drip irrigation for pots, wine barrels, grow bags or other containers - including connecting to an existing drip system, a faucet, or PVC pipe.
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Homestead Update: New Garden Reveal + Tour Video
It's been over 5 months since we did a homestead update, and SO much has changed in that time! Come see the steps we took to create our new dream garden space, what's growing, before-and-after photos, a tour video, and more!
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Gardening in Wine Barrel Planters: The Ultimate Guide
Wine barrels are a wonderful choice to grow edibles and ornamental plants alike! They're durable, sustainable, attractive, and large enough for plants to thrive. Read along to learn all about gardening in wine barrels, including how to prepare them for planting,…
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9 Ways to Add Whimsy and Interest to Your Garden
Need a little #gardeninspo? Read along for 9 creative ways to add personality, flair, and interest to your garden. These ideas will elevate the appearance of any size yard, and perhaps more importantly, how it feels to be in it!