How to Build a Raised Bed
Raised beds are fairly easy to build and maintain. Plus, they are a great way to grow vegetables at home
How to Install a Garden Drip Irrigation System
Homeowners growing their own food spend a lot of time planting, cultivating, and harvesting their gardens. And, it goes without saying that no shortage of that time is spent watering. Homesteader and Arms Family Homestead host Daniel Arms offers up a time and money-saving solution as he discusses how to install a garden drip irrigation system. In this Backyard Life video, Daniel explains how he uses drip irrigation to keep his high-tunnel garden growing—without having…
How to Repair Bare Spots in Your Lawn
Even if you have lush, green grass, you’re going to have to learn how to repair bare spots in your lawn. Follow the steps in this Backyard Smart video and you’ll be well on your way towards becoming a yard-of-the-month owner! Lawn Repair Tips Lawn bare spots happen for a variety of reasons, and, when they do, seldom fix themselves. So, some intervention on your part is required. But, all that’s required is a step-by-step…
How to Build a DIY Wooden Bird Feeder
Birds bring both a wonderful sense of calm and a great deal of entertainment to any outdoor space. So, to attract more birds to your backyard, learn how to build a DIY wooden bird feeder your feathered friends can begin calling home. In this Backyard Life video, landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott, demonstrates building one—out of an inexpensive cedar picket, to be exact. Doug also identifies the different types of bird feeders…
How to Determine the Right Mowing Height
Virtually all homeowners seem to have a personal opinion on the height their lawn should be mowed at. Unfortunately, their opinions are all too often based on individual preference rather than what’s actually best for their lawn. If you fall into this camp, your approach lawn mower height settings should instead start by learning how to determine the mowing height that’s right for your grass type. Why Mower Deck Height Matters At the root of…
How to Attract Butterflies With Plants
The days are turning warmer and thoughts of spring gardening are likely beginning to brew. As you ponder ways to enhance your garden or backyard, you might be considering how to attract butterflies with plants. Perhaps, creating your own butterfly garden. (Photo Courtesy - NABA North Jersey Butterfly Club) Environmental scientist-turned-professional bass angler Grae Buck says butterflies and gardens are mutually beneficial. Butterflies utilize flowering plants’ nectar and provide important pollination, in return. But, there’s…
Landscape Fabric Alternatives for Weed Control
Weeds are an unfortunate backyard reality we routinely pull, poison or whack. And, when these tactics fail, many folks turn to landscape fabric to try and keep them at bay. But, did you know there are alternatives to weed barrier landscape fabrics? Landscape Fabric Pros and Cons Landscape fabric certainly has a track record of controlling many of the 8,000+ weed varieties out there. You simply roll it out, cover with mulch, and bye-bye weeds.…
