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....
Outdoors
Outdoor projects and gear: composting setups for small yards, birdhouse placement for songbirds and staying dry when camping in wet weather.
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...
How to Create a Butterfly Waystation Garden with Native Plants
Build a butterfly waystation with native host and nectar plants: read your sun and soil, prep...
The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables in Five-Gallon Buckets
Grow vegetables in five-gallon buckets: choose food-grade buckets, drill drainage holes, use...
How to Build a Rain Garden That Prevents Yard Flooding Naturally
Build a rain garden that drains in 24 to 48 hours: siting, sizing at 15-20% of impervious area...
Why Composting with Worms Produces the Best Soil Amendment at Home
Build a red wiggler worm bin for under $20: bedding, feeding rules, wrung-sponge moisture, and...
How to Start a Cut Flower Garden in Your Backyard This Spring
Start a backyard cut flower garden this spring: pick a six-hour sun spot, amend soil with...
Budget-Friendly Outdoor Activities for Families
Free and low-cost outdoor family activities, from scavenger-hunt hikes and $3 picnics to...
Outdoor Survival Skills Everyone Should Know
Six backcountry survival fundamentals for hikers and campers: building fire, shelter, safe...