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How to Build Your Own Backyard Pond (With Video)

Published on July 8, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watch how I built a pond in my backyard without any help. I've shared tips for moving heavy rocks and get everything set up so the pond works beautifully. For ideas on pond designs, also … [Read more...]

How to Grow Plants from Seeds & Cuttings

Published on July 4, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to grow more plants without the expense of buying new ones? Starting plants from seeds and cuttings is a simple and frugal way to expand your garden without busting your budget. The how-tos … [Read more...]

7 Weeding Tips Every Gardener Should Know

Published on June 15, 2016Last updated January 18, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

These weeding tips offer helpful ways to tame your garden. Find out smart ways to remove weeds easily, and stop or slow their growth in your yard without the use of toxins or poisons. Privet, spurge, … [Read more...]

Make a Wheelbarrow Planter

Published on June 13, 2016Last updated January 27, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Make your own wheelbarrow planter with an old metal or wood wheelbarrow. I’ll show you how I converted a rusty old one into a strawberry planter. Also see 22 Wagon Planter Ideas for … [Read more...]

How to Get Comfortable with Power Tools

Published on May 23, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Would you love to make things for your home and garden but you have a fear of power tools? I get it—I hear you—I’ve been there—and the good news is, it is indeed possible to not only overcome your … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

Published on May 11, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do … [Read more...]

Netatmo Home Weather Station Review

Published on May 9, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

We recently got a home weather station for tracking actual conditions in our home and garden. Living far from a public weather station, this has provided us with far more accurate data than we’ve ever … [Read more...]