Watering is a necessary chore, yet it doesn't need to be a challenge. Whether you love it or loathe it, you need to do it to keep plants alive, but you can relieve some of the pressure with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A windowsill DIY watering system Watering plants is a constant necessity to keep them alive and thriving. Whether it is flowers in ...

In flood-prone southern Louisiana, the problem with water is usually that there’s too much of it. But during dry periods, weeks can go by without a good rain. This spring brought a lengthy dry spell ...

Have you ever driven by someone’s home and noticed a lush, green raised garden bed over flowing with flowers and plants? Or have you seen the boxes placed on a friend’s patio and thought “how on Earth ...

Want to make the best irrigation system for vegetable gardens? Learn how to make a cheap drip irrigation system that works for homes and small farm gardens. One of the most important aspects of ...

Owning a suburban home has its perks. Having to water your lawn constantly isn't one of them. You must dedicate multiple hours every week standing behind a garden hose or running a sprinkler. If you ...

Preparing to leave your home can be a bit intense. From the essential kitchen sink precaution you should take before going on vacation to basic cleaning and packing, there is a lot to do. If you are a ...

Keeping chickens on your homestead can be an important step in becoming more self sufficient and sustainable. A backyard flock can easily keep a family in eggs all year with enough to spare for ...

DIY web site Instructables details how to keep your plants healthy by building a self-watering planter from a couple of plastic IKEA storage boxes. The concept is simple. Two boxes are nested inside ...