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May 15, 2012

How-To: Cement Garden Globes

Kelli of Goodsmiths has a clever way to create cool garden accessories using unconventional materials as moulds.

In the search for a perfect outdoor accessory, I wanted to find something that wouldn't blow away in the wind (we live outside of Chicago, so many outdoor lawn ornaments fall victim to the howling winds) and that was economical. Here is where my cement garden globes come in.

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May 8, 2012

How-To: Fat Quarter Gardening Apron

Get your garden on with this stash-busting fat quarter gardening apron that Kristie from OCD: obsessive crafting disorder shared on Sew, Mama, Sew!

Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? If your mom's handy with a trowel, she'll dig a new gardening apron!

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May 6, 2012

These sweet little clay pots are perfect for small plants like succulents or herbs. Liz of Say Yes to Hoboken shares her how-to and templates for making a set of your own. I think they'd be delightful all lined up on a sunny window sill. [via @CutOutCollect]

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May 3, 2012

Succulent Fountain

I love this idea: If you have a broken fountain and you can't afford to fix it — or don't want to — plant a succulent garden! Above photo, of a Balboa Island succulent fountain, found on Rock Rose.

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April 27, 2012

How-To: Molded Concrete Planters

Container gardening just got a modern makeover! This weekend, outfit your patio with this molded concrete planter tutorial from Megan at RadMegan. The pots are inexpensive, easy to make, and they look great paired with succulent textures and bright folowers!

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April 23, 2012

Upcycled Garden Markers

Kathie from Two Frog Home has a good idea for re-using the lids from canning jars once you're done using them - turn them into garden markers. Check out her post to see how she did it.

How did you spend Earth Day yesterday?

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April 13, 2012

Industrial Birdhouse

Industrial chic makes its way to your backyard! I think Lowe's Industrial Birdhouse is an interesting use of industrial building materials to make a birdhouse. My only question is, would a bird would really make its nest in something so open? I only ask because most traditional birdhouses are a box with a rather small opening — this is quite different. Maybe it depends on the type of bird, and where it is hung.

Are there any birdwatchers out there that know the answer?

[via Craftgawker]

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April 2, 2012

Flashback: Tackle Box Planter

This week's flashback project is a fun one for spring, and a perfect way to upcycle an old tackle box. It look like it would be great for a little herb garden. Enjoy!

By Andrew Salomone

I like fishing. Catching fish is OK, but it can really start to feel a little bit like work once you have an actual fish on your hands. Sitting near water holding a fancy stick with a distinct sense of purpose is really the best part of the whole charade for me. So I realized that the tackle boxes full of fishing paraphernalia that I have accrued over the years are not really all that necessary for my enjoyment of the rich tradition of fishing. It is my suspicion that I am not the only one out there who has a few of these boxes specifically designed to allow easy access to fishing tackle laying idle somewhere. So here's an easy project to class up your domicile: a Tackle Box Planter. Read on to get started!

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March 31, 2012

How-To: Recycled Door Raised Bed Garden

It's raised bed garden season here in Brooklyn, and I'm digging this raised bed garden made from a recycled door that Erika (who also designed this popular picture frame family tree) shared on Poppytalk. It's the perfect project for an early spring weekend!

Head on over to the site to see the complete tutorial.

[Via One Pretty Thing]

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March 14, 2012

How-To: Hanging Rope Planters

Ready to bring some leafy goodness into your life? Create your very own hanging garden with this hanging planter tutorial from Summer at More Design Please!

Now, maybe it's just me, but there's something about early spring weather that always makes my fingers itch for a macrame project. But, even if you're not usually the knot art type, hanging gardens are a great, space-saving way to add a little green to your home or back yard. Plus, if you use weatherproof rope, you can easily move your garden inside and out to avoid storms and frost, which keeps your plants in tip top shape, no matter what the season!

[Via Meet Me at Mikes]

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February 16, 2012

Project: Kokedama String Garden

The first time I saw a kokedama string garden was right here, on Craftzine. Being a bonsai and ikebana enthusiast, I was captivated by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese gardening method. I've hung my kokedama outdoors, where it sways a bit in the breeze, and I couldn't love it more.

The steps are simple, with the most important aspect being the mixture of clay and soil. Try to achieve a blend of mud that clings together well. When encasing the plant, you will feel a bit like a sculptor, and in essence, you are sculpting the earth into something fairly impossible — a perfectly round hanging garden.

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