13 Easy Vegetables to Direct Sow

There are many ways to make a raised garden bed. The cheapest raised garden beds are created using soil mounds to form the border, but there are several other cost effective methods that work well.

DIY stamped concrete pavers are an easy way to improve your outdoor space, and for cheap!

I've seen several DIY projects for privacy fences, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money or put a ton of effort into this project. Unfortunately, I have a champagne vision with a beer budget, but we were able to complete this project for less than $30 in under two hours. Paul (the hubs), was going to be doing most of the work, and I would be the job foreman. I'm happy to report that we're still married, even after our...«lively» debate about why its unrealistic for me to expect full growth ivy winding it's way through the lattice panels, while we sit in cushy new patio chairs sipping Mojitos listening to the gentle gurgle of a three-tier water feature that he could also build that weekend? Geesh, he's such a killjoy.

If you are a laid-back gardener who’s not interested to spend a lot of time caring for plants, then we have some Easy-Peasy Houseplants for you, and Growing Them is a Cinch!

Our easy hanging bird bath couldn’t be simpler to make. As a bonus, it also doubles as a bug hotel providing lots of natural materials for insects to hibernate in.

If you don’t like the hassles of seed sowing or don’t want to spend money on buying seeds–Read this post till the end to learn our 13 Easy Planting Hacks to grow vegetables for free from the vegetables you have in your home!

It seems strange, I know, to talk of growing winter crops for the polytunnel or glasshouse, smack-bang in the middle of a very sultry Irish summer. But the simple truth is that the secret to making the best, and most productive use, of these valuable covered growing spaces throughout the year has always been to plan and propagate very far ahead.

No one wants to plant a garden only to see it plagued by insects or disease. And most of us have little time to spend babying finicky plants. Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or just want to keep things simple, these easy-to-grow crops will help you find success in the garden so you can spend more time enjoying the harvest. Crops that are easy to grow include those that are simple to plant from seed or transplants, have few pest problems, and are quick to develop. Using these criteria, we rounded up the easiest vegetables to grow to help you get off to a good start. 

Do you want to start your garden with seedlings despite the weather? Find out all the tricks and tips you need to create your own DIY Seedling Greenhouse Ideas. 

I wanted an easy fountain for my hummingbirds to use but I did not want to have to run electricity to the area. I bought a solar fountain and created this. The hummingbirds LOVE it!

If you’re looking to add some pizzazz to your yard, these 13 DIY backyard landscaping ideas have something for everyone. From easy ideas to build a raised garden bed to building retaining walls, fish ponds, and greenhouses, there’s something for everyone among these great makeover ideas.

The next time you bring a pineapple home from a grocery store, use its top wisely to grow a new plant and enjoy a fresh supply of your own! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on How to Grow Pineapples at Home!