How to build an antique hand pump fountain pond in the garden will require a fountain pump large enough to push the water up through the hand pump (in my case the pump has to push water about 4 feet), a pond for the water to flow in and out, and plastic tubing the size of […]
Create a Garden Art Flower with Concrete Hypertufa
Create a garden art flower with concrete or hypertufa and a dollar store chip n dip tray for less than $3 a piece! I first found these chip n dip trays back in July 2014 at the Dollar Tree where I spent an hour or so looking for ideas for projects. I stumbled upon these colorful […]
How to Make Hypertufa for Garden Projects
There are several ways to make hypertufa for garden projects and art. My recipe calls for: a bag of Portland Cement (which is readily available at Home Depot for around $12 and will make many projects), 2 parts Peat Moss (which is found in the garden center for around $14), and either 1 part Vermiculite […]
How to build a rustic 6′ garden arbor
There are plans out there to build garden arbors, trellis, and pergolas but I am here to share with you how to build a rustic 6′ garden arbor for less than $50. In all reality, this will cost you around $85 to install if you use my method and fence mender brackets I found at […]
Create your own concrete bench for under $20
What better way to greet visitors in your garden than with a bench! Yes it is possible to create your own concrete bench for under $20. If you have no wood lying around then you are still going to be under $30. The one pictured to the left has a metal Welcome sign that you […]
