These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...

A water garden can be the focal point of your backyard landscape, and you don’t even need a large yard to build one. Contrary to popular belief, you won’t even need pumps or filters to create a ...

The finished red starburst on the top of the mason jar rim symbolizes fire, one of the five natural elements included in this project. Feng shui is based on the idea that our homes are a mirror of our ...

Creating a DIY herb garden in your kitchen is a simple way to keep fresh herbs within easy reach while adding a touch of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Interested in starting a self watering pots diy project? Learn all about how to make DIY self watering planters for tomatoes and other vegetables and herbs, perfect for small-space gardening. The ...

If you've got an old wooden wine rack, you could be looking at a gorgeous DIY garden full of your favorite herbs. Learn how ...

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 ...

Your yard could benefit from a few upgrades, but that doesn’t mean you have to hire out an entire landscaping crew. It's entirely possible to DIY the smaller ...

Before you break out the tools and get started on a DIY garden project, you need to gauge your skills versus the difficulty ...

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 ...

Collaborative do-it-yourself web site Instructables describes a simple method for creating self-watering garden planters. All you need is a milk jug, scissors, planting foam, and soil. Okay, so some ...