Pine straw vs. mulch. Learn about how you can use pine straw as mulch in your garden beds. Learn how to use this ecofriendly and affordable mulch.
Outdoors & Gardening
DIY Projects to improve your home’s curb appeal and to create a magical exterior to enjoy with your family. Learn how to install a pond or build planters. Learn how to make your garden more successful. Add a small barn or a coop to keep goats, chickens, or ducks to provide your family with food.
These projects include things you can build, sew, craft, or grow!
The Garden Tower 2: Gardening with Kids for Busy Moms
How the Garden Tower 2 can make gardening easier and more feasible for busy moms. Teach your kids how to garden and get fresh fruits and vegetables, even in a small space.
Red Barn Rock Landscaping Project Ideas
Landscaping projects that use red barn rock. Add a garden path, create a weed or water barrier, and more with this landscaping rock that can be purchased in bulk.
I ordered a lot of red barn rock, quite accidentally miscalculating how much rock I would need for our garden path and rain garden. I ordered three tons of loose stone, only used about 1.5 tons for the path, and the rest was laying in my driveway. I should mention our local supplier charged $277 for the rock, including the delivery cost.
How to Build a Wooden Garden Arch
How to build a DIY garden arch trellis to help support roses around a privacy gate entrance. This easy build it perfect by the gate to a fence.
How to Remove a Tick
How to remove a tick from your dog, your child, or yourself. Tips for safely removing ticks, testing ticks for Lyme disease, and how to prevent tick bites.