Garden hoses are unwieldy and unattractive when dumped on the ground. If a wall-mounted solution won't work, DIY an ...

A DIY vertical garden maximizes space in a small area. This vertical planter uses a common container that people often toss ...

Learn to build an A-frame vertical rain gutter garden system with an automatic watering setup. I designed this project in 3D using Google Sketchup. We built this A-Frame garden because our homestead ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

If you're a bit creatively minded, planters and plant stands are hidden in all kinds of garden tools, parts, and product ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Fill the wooden box two-thirds full with potting mix, pressing it down with your fingers in order to compact it. Step 2 Measure and cut a piece of wire mesh with the wire cutters or scissors (wearing ...

Creating a beautiful plant display in your home or garden does not need to cost a fortune. You can easily add a vintage glam or modern chic feel by reusing or upcycling old furniture or other ...

Does homemade seed tape work? Check out this method to create your own DIY seed tape to sow more rows in less time and keep straight rows. Seed tape is a long strip of paper with pre-spaced seeds ...

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Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Even in his early years, Stephen Reid knew he was ...