Gardening Projects
Garden projects are a never-ending part of the gardening process. Whether you’re playing around with different garden design ideas or creating DIY garden art, there’s always something to be done in the garden. Many garden projects include simple things like garden renovation and propagation. Other projects for the garden may include things such as caring for garden tools, learning about pruning methods, or how to preserve plants for flower arrangements and the like. So whatever your gardening projects may be, we are here to help accomplish them.
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Don't Recycle That Milk Jug! Here Are 5 Clever Ways to Use Milk Jugs in the Garden That Save You Money & Help Plants ThriveSave those old milk jugs from the recycling bin because they actually have tons of uses in the garden. Here are 5 smart ways to reuse them to help plants.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Unlikely Places to Find Free Lumber to Build Raised Beds on a BudgetWith lumber prices on the rise, the cost of building raised beds has skyrocketed. Here's where to find free lumber to build your own garden beds on a budget.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Make a Plastic Bottle Plant Waterer: A DIY Irrigation GuideSkip the expensive watering systems. This DIY plastic bottle hack is eco-friendly and keeps your thirsty tomatoes happy during hectic days or short trips.
By Tyler Schuster
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12 Days of Christmas Gardening: The Ultimate Gardener’s Dozen (With a Prune of Your Favorite Pear Tree!)Looking for quick gardening inspiration to take you from Christmas into the New Year? We present the ultimate festive listicle to set you up nicely for the year ahead
By Janey Goulding
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3 Winter Simmer Pot Recipes to Fill Your Home With Holiday Warmth and Fresh Garden ScentsLet the aromas of your garden fill your home this winter by making one of these three simmer pot recipes.
By Kathleen Walters
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4 Plants You Can Use Instead of Soap – This Ancient Cleaning Method Is Making a Comeback in Eco-Friendly HomesPeople have been using plants as soap for centuries. Discover how to use this ancient, eco-friendly cleaning hack with plants from your own garden.
By Susan Albert
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Turn Festive Plants Into Living Hanging Ornaments With These 4 Easy DIY Kokedama Christmas IdeasTry a unique twist on the traditional with these festive kokedama ideas that are sure to brighten your holidays.
By Kathleen Walters
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Move Over, Mistletoe! The Kissing Ball Is the Holiday Trend I’m Excited to Try This Year, Here’s How to Make One YourselfA kissing ball is a traditional Christmas decoration that is ready for a comeback. Learn how to make your own kissing ball to add holiday cheer to your home.
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Make an Advent Wreath With Cuttings From Your Own Backyard – Enjoy Nature's Abundant Gifts This Holiday SeasonMake an Advent wreath to prepare for the Christmas season with natural materials foraged from your own yard! It is a great way to bring nature indoors.
By Kathleen Walters
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Build Your Own DIY Cold Frame for Extended GrowingKeep the harvest coming with a DIY cold frame by following this simple guide.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don’t Toss That Dryer Lint In The Trash! Here Are 6 Surprising (But Handy) Ways To Use Lint In The GardenThink that dryer lint isn't good for anything? Think again! Here are 6 surprisingly handy ways to use lint in the garden.
By Teo Spengler
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Don’t Be Like Me – 4 Deck Refinishing And Remodeling Mistakes I Could Have AvoidedI thought deck refinishing seemed like an easy weekend project, but boy was I wrong! Learn from my mistakes so you can remodel your deck with fewer problems.
By Kathleen Walters
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How To Repurpose A Satellite Dish: DIY Project For Your Garden Or YardFinally, some ways to upcycle your old satellite dish. Forget adding it to the landfill - learn how to use it in the garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Reuse Plastic In Your Garden: 9 Clever Ways To Keep Waste Out Of The LandfillRepurposing is a great way to reuse plastic in the garden. We have gathered some clever ideas about ways to reuse plastic that are helpful for gardeners.
By Teo Spengler
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11 Ingenious Uses For Old Garden Hoses – That Actually Solve Real ProblemsThere are so many uses for old garden hoses you may not have thought of. Don't throw them in the recycle bin, think outside the box to extend their usefulness.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Make A Terrarium In A Jar: Grow A Beautiful Miniature EcosystemA jar terrarium is a fun, simple, and inexpensive winter project. It’s a great way to spend the colder months when your outdoor garden is dormant.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make Plantable Seed Greeting Cards: Share The Joy Of Growing This Holiday SeasonGet creative making holiday cards using plantable seed paper, and give the memorable gift of growing flowers that will delight recipients for months on end.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

