Posts tagged: garden

Ideas for the Garden - Get Creative with Planters!

Posted Mar 8th 2011 12:00PM by Skaie Knox

Want unique ideas for the garden? Try repurposing unexpected items as planters.

How to Build Your Own Composter

Posted Feb 17th 2010 5:17PM by DIY Life Staff

The DIY Reel: Growing Herbs for Kitchen Decor

Posted Nov 5th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Sure, herbs smell great and taste even better --- but have you ever considered decorating with them? Kelly Edwards has the scoop:

Daily DIY: The Best Scrubbing Solution Ever

Posted Nov 2nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Forget harsh detergents and solutions when scrubbing grease spots off your cast-iron cookware. Instead, grab a pinch of salt and a paper towel to create a salty solution that works wonders!

Daily DIY: Flies on the Wall

Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

A trip to the farmer's market last week had me stopping to smell the flowers, and unfortunately -- spotting the flies. Fruit flies were everywhere and happen to be one of my biggest pet peeves, so as soon as I returned home, I did a bit of research on how to fight the good fight.

5 Qs/5 Mins: Patricia Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening

Posted Aug 4th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Patricia Lanza, author of the gardening classic Lasagna Gardening, was kind enough to chat with DIY Life about her celebrated no-dig method and her own beautiful garden. Read on!

Daily DIY: Using Air Conditioner Condensation to Water Your Plants

Posted Jul 31st 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I'm filing this green idea under "Why didn't I think of that?".

5 Budget-Friendly Annuals for Late Summer Color

Posted Jul 30th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Needing some serious visual impact for the yard? It's not too late to plant your curbside garden or front porch containers with bright, heat-tolerant annuals.

Smith & Hawken Bows Out

Posted Jul 20th 2009 5:00PM by Diane Rixon

Michelle Obama Hosts Organic Garden Harvest

Posted Jul 8th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Build a Raised Vegetable Garden

Posted Jul 2nd 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Starting a veggie garden? You need this post.

Make a Wasp Trap

Posted Jun 26th 2009 3:00PM by DIY Life Staff

Sometimes, insects get a little too intrusive and that can be a problem, especially when they're insects that sting.

Avant Yard: Crabgrass control

Posted Jul 30th 2008 2:00PM by Diane Rixon

Five-minute flower arrangements

Posted Jul 23rd 2008 11:00AM by Debra McDuffee

Attract bees to your garden

Posted Jul 18th 2008 12:00PM by Bethany Sanders