If you're still using plastic plant pots in your garden, it's time to switch to an eco-friendly alternative. Stop buying plastic pots and try this DIY instead.
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If pesky weeds keep popping up along your gravel driveway, a tool like this affordable Amazon option can keep you from needing to use chemical herbicides.
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Rather than collect more nonbiodegradable plastic pots for the garden, look to this home item instead. At the same time, you'll save it from the landfill, too.
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Hand-pulling weeds can be hard, especially if you have arthritis or just a lot of ground to cover. This tool can make the job easier and more efficient.
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If you don't want the hassle of building a raised garden bed from scratch or don't have the funds for a pricey kit, turn to the wine industry for inspiration.
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Garden shears are an indispensable tool for the green-thumbed, but they need to be kept sharp to be useful. A portable tool lets you accomplish this and more.
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With its ability to prevent weeds, retain soil moisture, and reduce erosion, this "blanket" alternative to landscape fabric may be just what your garden needs.
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Cutworms are a common menace in the garden, cutting down tender seedlings before they can mature. This pesticide-free method keeps them away.
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Voles can wreak havoc on bulbs, roots, and garden beds. A popular perennial may offer gardeners another way to make their yards less appealing to these pests.
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Solarization bakes away weeds and soil pests -- but it has to get hot to work. This trick adds extra insulation without need for a lot of extra materials.
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This DIY idea doesn't only make use of old pot lids, but it also lets you show off your bottle cap collection. Here, the bottle caps are colorful and musical.
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If your trees and shrubs start drooping, they typically need to be stabilized to prevent them from dying. There are some hacks that reduce waste for this.
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If you own a cat or know someone who does, you may be in luck. One cat's trash can become a simple mechanism that deters mosquitoes from stagnant water.
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No two stepping stones are alike, especially when you DIY them. In this gardening hack, a DIYer unlocks the repurposing and design potential of veggie trays.
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Controlling weeds in the garden is always a challenge. While there are some traditional methods for this, these can be environmentally unfriendly to use.
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From fertilizing to pest control, there are many requirements for growing plants with ease. That said, there is one oft overlooked gardening hack.
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When it comes to deterring pests in your garden, there are a number of hacks you can rely on. Some are easier than others and rely on household items.
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Some gardeners recommend using wool pellets to keep snails from eating their plants, but we wanted to see if the method was really as effective as it seems.
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Raised bed gardening is an efficient way to grow veggies or flowers in a small space, and this unique tool can help you more easily and quickly plant seedlings.
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This inexpensive and easy to use gardening item is a must have for anyone who has ever spent time sifting out bits of gravel from their garden.
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Have you got a ton of weeds in your veggie patch or lawn and are wondering how best to tackle them? Both pulling and mowing weeds have their benefits.
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Raised beds can be a convenient addition to your garden, but if you don't want to build your own, Home Depot has a great, versatile option available.
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Whether you prefer a pretty glass creation or a sturdy cast aluminum structure, these are the most highly-rated bird baths at Lowe's, in a range of styles.
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It's possible for brass and aluminum to fuse together, creating problems for your hose. If it hasn't already fused, use this product to protect it.
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Landscape fabric is often used under gravel driveways to block weeds, but it can make the issue worse. Try this material, which is thicker and costs nothing.
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This idea from a 1925 Better Homes & Gardens reader is remarkably similar to DIYs you see in 2026. The DIY bird bath cost 60 cents then, or about $11.30 today.
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If you're still trying to rake weeds out of your gravel driveway, it's time to switch to a tool that's much more effective for weed removal.
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