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 ...

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 ...

Makers, hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy, may be interested in this DIY self-watering planter aptly named Sprout, which has been created by ...

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 ...

Anticipate their needs before packing that suitcase. Post-vacation, you're bound to return as fresh as a daisy. But if you fail to plan ahead, your plants can go from thriving to wilted in just a few ...

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 ...

Self-watering planters help to remove some of the mystery that revolves around watering plants. Using these modern pots or planters means you can relax safely in the knowledge that your plants are ...

Post-vacation, you're bound to return as fresh as a daisy. But if you fail to plan ahead, your plants can go from thriving to wilted in just a few days—especially in hot summer weather. According to ...