Pallet Compost Bin Build
Learn how to build a compost bin out of recycled pallets. This DIY project is easy, inexpensive—and as good for the environment as it is for your garden!
How to Make and Use Chicken Manure Compost
For a growing number of homeowners, raising chickens has become a fun, rewarding backyard pastime more and more families seem to love. And for home gardeners, horticulture expert Joe Lamp’l says they’re a welcome addition to their fruits and veggies will love just as much. That’s why Joe’s here to explain how to make and use chicken manure compost in his latest Backyard Life video. Chicken Manure Compost For gardeners, chickens offer one of the…
Lawn Watering Tips: How Much and How Often
Although most folks know the critical role watering grass plays in lawn health and appearance, many don’t know how to go about doing so properly. In this Backyard Smart video, you’ll learn the lawn watering tips—namely, how often and how much water to apply—needed to grow and maintain lush, manicured grass. How Long to Water From the tips of its grass blades down to its roots system, all lawns love—and need—hydration. But, knowing how long…
DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas
With the uptick in working from home, or simply leaving home less, the market for all sorts of outdoor accessories—from cooking to furniture—has skyrocketed. Notably, many homeowners are seeking DIY raised garden bed ideas that’ll allow them to cultivate fruits and vegetables when funds and growing space are limited. The ability to have fresh herbs and vegetables at the ready means better-tasting food, no worrisome pesticides, and the joy of seeing the fruits (and vegetables) of…
How to Plant Fruit Trees in Your Backyard
Want to enjoy your favorite fruit at its peak freshness and flavor—and create a more beautiful backyard in the process? Well, gardening expert Joe Lamp’l has two sweet solutions: potted and bare root fruit trees! In this Backyard Life video, Joe discusses the pros and cons of both, as well as tips on how to plant fruit trees correctly. Fruit Tree Planting Options If you’re looking for an easy-to-plant option that could bear fruit in…
How to Make a Rain Garden
Is managing storm water runoff a challenge currently plaguing your property? If so, creating a rain garden—also known as a bioretention cell—will provide a low-maintenance landscaping solution that can really help. Rain gardens are a common tool landscape designers use on both residential and commercial properties. In addition to serving their primary purpose, they’re aesthetically pleasing, and can be installed in a variety of sizes and designs. (Photo Courtesy - The Watershed Institute) Pro bass…
How to Install a Lawn Striping Kit
Last season, Exmark’s ‘Mow Like A Pro’ video was viewed by thousands of lawn fanatics. Because of this, Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott and Brian Latimer are back by popular demand! In this ‘Stripe Like A Pro’ video, landscape pro-turned-bass pro Brian Latimer dives even deeper into how to stripe a lawn like the pros. In addition to answering frequently asked ‘Mow Like A Pro’ questions, Brian pays a visit to his local Exmark dealer…
