Wicking beds and self-watering plant pots can produce veggies, herbs, and flowers with less water, and are simple enough to build yourself. Here's how to create one from a food-grade plastic barrel.
We've shown you how to make self-watering planter boxes with plastic storage containers, but if you want something a little more permanent for your backyard, The Family Handyman has a great design for ...
I have a number of friends who have given up growing vegetables. Some have moved into senior living quarters and have no place, or energy, for a garden. Others have arthritis or bad backs. One good ...
Have you ever driven by someone’s home and noticed a lush, green raised garden bed over flowing with flowers and plants? Or have you seen the boxes placed on a friend’s patio and thought “how on Earth ...
Something about the warm weather just makes me want to start my own garden. However, knowing how to garden properly isn’t easy and it takes time. Luckily, Costco is there to help with your outdoor ...
The author makes a great promise that you can have fresh vegetables by watering only once a week and never weeding. The secret is self-watering containers. He suggests these new pots will do for ...
This video shows several different types of watering systems that I use and have used for our vegetable gardens, raised beds, and fruit trees. I also give a demonstration and explanation of assembling ...