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How to Hide Ugly Fences Including Chain-link

Published on January 25, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Chain link fence and flowering vine.

If you want to cover an ugly chain-link or some other fence, these ideas will help. While plants are often the best long-term solution, there are also improvements you can do today. For more ideas, … [Read more...]

How to Build a Dome Greenhouse

Published on May 7, 2014Last updated October 13, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY dome over square foot garden.

This simple, dome greenhouse is easy-to-make and an expensive way to extend the growing season in your garden both in spring and fall. For more ideas, my Lean-To Greenhouse Project showing the … [Read more...]

Make a Weeping Water Wall for Your Container Pond

Published on May 3, 2012Last updated October 11, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade water wall and mini pond in a raised bed.

This weeping water wall is made from basic plumbing supplies hidden in the structure of a container pond. Use these tips to create your own. This is part of a series on everything you need to … [Read more...]

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