DIY Bird House Step 1: Gather the required materials and tools. Materials: – Seven lengths cut from a 1” x 6” cedar board (actual dimensions 5/8” by 5 1/2” – see note below) to create the following panels (see illustration below): — Two 8” panels (8” x 5 1/2”) — One 8” panel (8” x… Click here to read more…
How to Kill Bermuda Grass Organically
How to Kill Bermuda Grass Organically Bermuda grass is a warm season grass that spreads by underground roots that slowly creep in all directions. It can be very difficult to remove and many commercial companies and homeowners will use chemicals to kill it before removal. There are however some organic approaches to removal of Bermuda… Click here to read more…
DIY Pallet Trellis
How to Turn a Pallet into a Trellis A trellis is simply a devise that allows plant vines to grow vertically instead of growing along the ground. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive to build, just use things found around the house or yard that will support the weight of the plant,… Click here to read more…
Make a Raised Garden Bed Out of Pallets
MATERIALS NEEDED Pallet: look for a pallet that has at least 4 intact boards (the more the better in case of splitting while prying) that are held on by no more than about 6 nails each. This will make it easier to pry the boards loose. Also, make sure your pallet is free from any… Click here to read more…
How to Grow a Stevia Plant
Here’s a great low-glycemic, zero-calorie, healthy sugar replacement that you can grow yourself! Sweetleaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) is a native of South America and has been used for 1,500 years to sweeten food, tea, and medicines. Step 1- Buy a Stevia plant Nursery grown stevia plants are sold for their especially sweet leaves. I bought mine from… Click here to read more…
How to Propagate Mums
How to Propagate Mums Chrysanthemums refer to a genus of flowering plants with great genetic diversity. The Chrysanthemum was widely grown in China during the 15th century B.C. as a flowering herb. Stories recount that the boiled roots were used as a headache remedy, the leaves were used as a drink in festivities, and the… Click here to read more…
How to Grow a Citrus Tree from Seed
You can grow a citrus tree from a seed anytime of the year, though summer is best. Most fruit trees are best grown from grafted trees for quicker fruiting. Lemons, grapefruit, lime, tangerine, orange etc. are easily grown with great results. Sprout and grow a seed from a great-tasting specimen and there is a chance… Click here to read more…
How to Grow from Cuttings
THE SIMPLEST WAY TO GROW FROM CUTTINGS If you have a tree or plant you wish to clone, look no further. This method is uncomplicated and quite easy to do. Materials needed: · Healthy cutting from a tree of your choice · Potting soil or local soil or an equal mixture of both · One… Click here to read more…
How to Prune a Hibiscus Plant
This is a very sorry tropical hibiscus plant that the deer munched on all summer, I was going to toss it out but decided to try and revitalize it for this project. This photo shows the damage the deer did, the plant never bloomed this year, because the deer ate the ends off all the… Click here to read more…
How to Grow an Avocado Tree From Seed
After eating your favorite avocado, don’t throw the seed away! Grow a beautiful decorative houseplant or even your own avocado tree following these simple steps. Materials needed: · Avocado pit/seed · Small, clear bottle in order to see the roots grow · Water · toothpicks STEP 1 Remove the large pit/seed inside the avocado. STEP… Click here to read more…
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