There are plenty of advantages to making your own hummingbird feeder vs. buying one. You’ll save money, get the chance to upcycle, and hopefully have fun doing it. DIY hummingbird feeders are really fast to make too, so you’ll save time by not shopping around for a feeder. If you do already have a hummingbird feeder, there are several projects here that will show you how to create accessories for your feeder....
When you use one of these DIY plant cages or supports it will keep your plants healthy and happy. They’ll be kept off of the soil and away from diseases, and it will keep the air flowing around the plant to keep it nice and dry. Since these supports lift the plants off of the ground, it will give you more space to garden and more room to harvest. Bamboo Tomato Cage from The Painted Hinge Pole Bean Tunnels from Savvy Gardening DIY Tomato Cage from Homestead and Chill Garden Trellis and Tomato Cage from Green Eggs and Goats Garden Arbor Arch from Charleston Crafted Tomato Plant Trellis from Learning and Yearning DIY Trellis for Climbing Indoor Potted Plants from Greenhouse Studio Easy DIY Garden Arbor from Flower Patch Farmhouse DIY Low Cost Tomato Support from Old World Garden Farms Simple Grape Arbor from A Piece of Rainbow DIY Tomato Cages from The Creative Vegetable Gardener Vintage Garden Tool Trellis from Sadie Seasongoods
You can choose from several wildflowers to get the spire-shaped growth habit like the purple flowers in this photo. Beautiful options include great blue lobelia, wild lupine, lavender hyssop or prairie blazing star. Avoid planting large vines beside your mailbox that you will have to remove after a few growing seasons, like ‘Sweet Autumn’ clematis, honeysuckle, or trumpet vine.
Whether it’s a suggestion your grandmother gave you about cleaning or a DIY trick from an old family friend, there are countless traditions we just can’t seem to let go of, despite the fact that there may be contemporary (and perhaps more efficient) solutions. Here are some of our favorites, recommended by designers and home décor aficionados alike, who have held these ideas close throughout the years. “Baking soda is gentle enough to use on almost any surface, even though it is technically abrasive,” says Andre Kazimierski, CEO of Improovy Painters....
Here are our 14 favorite pieces from the kids decor collection.
Overview Color Family: Neutrals, muted mid-tones, bolder dark tonesComplementary Colors: Differs with every colorPairs Well With: All shades pair with various whites, many pair with soft greens and bluesMood: Coastal, nautical, beachyWhere to Use: Walls, furniture, cabinetry, exterior doors Here are our picks for the 15 best beach-inspired paint colors. Determine how much paint you need with The Spruce’s Paint Calculator.
Scroll on for a few of our favorites. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, especially with outdoor holiday decorations from Target.
Many spouses feel challenged when it comes to selecting either a traditional or modern gift on this special occasion. Handing over a Timex watch may seem less than romantic, no matter how pretty it is. Here are a few 15-year anniversary ideas to help you conform to tradition—or modern tradition—in a loving way. 15-Year Anniversary Symbols Traditional symbol: Crystal (the 15-year anniversary is called the crystal anniversary) Modern symbol: WatchGemstone: Ruby, garnet, AlexandriteFlower: RoseColor: Red...
The various citrus species will readily cross with one another to form hybrids. A great many popular market fruits are derived from crossing native citrus species. While most citrus trees are good garden plants in the warm USDA zones 9 to 11, gardeners in cooler zones can also grow them by potting them in large containers and keeping them well pruned to maintain a manageable size. The potting soil needs to be well-drained and kept uniformly moist....
Just the sight of bamboo brings a feeling of peace and a sense of exotic lands. Dubbed the “friend of the people” by the Chinese and “gift of the gods” by Colombians, bamboo transforms a garden into a tropical getaway and makes an excellent privacy screen. Some culms shoot up to their full height (30 feet or more) in one growing season. Bamboo spreads two different ways: by running or clumping....
As a basic rule of thumb, vegetables grown for their fruit or roots—such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, potatoes, or carrots—require full sun, which is defined as a garden location that receives at least six hours of direct sun each day. Vegetables grown for the leaves, stems, or buds often do quite well without full sun. Many vegetables can produce nicely with three to six hours of sunlight per day—or with constant dappled sunlight for the entire day....
Flamingo Trivia Flamingos are a unique bird—hard to confuse for any other type of waterfowl. Their color and size, their stance, and their association with warm tropics are some of the most significant characteristics that people have come to appreciate about them. Physical Characteristics The word “flamingo” comes from the Spanish and Latin word “flamenco,” meaning fire, referring to those birds that get fiery-colored feathers (not all do). Pink, orange, or red feathers are caused by carotene in their food....
When deciding on the best garden lighting options, consider your purpose. Are you looking for an ambient glow or seeking brighter light to increase visibility along pathways and water features? Warm, soft light is great for giving gardens a glow, while larger, brighter bulbs are typically a better pick if you want to illuminate tripping hazards or keep wandering feet out of your flower beds. Whether you have a large garden bed, vertical garden space, or container plants, get inspired with these 20 different garden lighting ideas....
