Tag Archives: garden

Build a Custom Two-Tiered Flower Planter – DIY – Add Curb Appeal

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Robert

Cost, Equipment, and Skills: This project cost $230 in materials and dirt, plus another $80 in flowers from the farmer’s market. We used a mitre chop saw, a drill/driver, a circular saw, a level, a staple gun, and a sawzall. … Continue reading →

Posted in Better than store bought, curb appeal, DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Front Porch, Garden, Home Built, Landscaping, Milestones, Tools and Techniques, women like tools too, Woodworking | Tagged build it yourself, curb appeal, DIY, diy project, Do it yourself, don't hire a professional, flower planter, Flowers, garden, Gardening, Homemade, plants, tools and techniques, woodworking technique | 1 Comment

Labels for the Garden – DIY

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Christy

As summer plants are dying off and we are [wishfully] preparing the garden beds for fall, I realized that a few low-profile labels for the plants would be helpful this year. Some of the herbs, especially the mint, die back … Continue reading →

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Buy Mulch in Bulk – It’s Cheaper and Easier

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Robert

After we moved to the south side of Atlanta, Christy and I discovered the wonderful place that is the Georgia Farmer’s Market in Forrest Park, GA. It’s just south of the airport on I-75 and has fresh produce direct from … Continue reading →