Why Sheet Mulching Kills Lawn Grass Without Any Herbicides
Sheet mulching kills lawn grass without herbicides: smother it under soaked cardboard and...
Outdoors
How to Build a Bat House That Actually Attracts Mosquito-Eating Bats
Build a single-chamber bat house with a full plywood cut list, roughened interior, sealed seams...
The Best Shade Trees That Grow Fast and Stay Under Forty Feet
Seven fast-growing shade trees that stay under 40 feet, compared by growth rate and mature size...
How to Start a Balcony Herb Garden in Containers That Thrive
Grow a lasting container herb garden: a sun-and-water chart for 7 easy herbs, pot sizing...
Why Companion Planting Reduces Pest Problems Without Chemicals
How companion planting curbs garden pests without chemicals: the mechanisms at work, a table of...
How to Build a Cold Frame to Extend Your Growing Season by Months
Build a simple cold frame from an old window and scrap lumber to extend your harvest by months....
How to Create a Japanese-Inspired Zen Garden in a Small Side Yard
Turn a neglected side yard into a low-maintenance Japanese dry garden: gravel depth, rock...
Why Drip Irrigation Systems Pay for Themselves in One Summer
A DIY drip irrigation system cuts garden water use 30-50% and pays for itself in one summer....
How to Build a Simple Backyard Chicken Coop for Three Hens
Build a simple coop for three hens: space, ventilation, roost and nesting-box specs, a...
The Best Low-Maintenance Perennials for Full Sun Garden Beds
Eleven tough, low-maintenance perennials for full-sun beds, from coneflower to yarrow, plus soil...
How to Set Up an Outdoor Movie Screen for Under Fifty Dollars
Build a 7-by-4-foot outdoor movie screen for under $50 using a 1x2 pine frame, a stretched...
Why No-Mow Ground Covers Save Time and Water in Every Climate
Replace thirsty turf with no-mow ground covers: which plants suit sun, shade, and foot traffic...