Measure the width of the window across the front from end to end and cut a piece of lumber using a hand saw to this length. A 1-by-4 piece of lumber works well, but you can use any size that you’d ...

The cold month of February is the time to start seeds, and to start preparing planters for your container plants. Building cute and functional planters is a way to make the best of chilly days spent ...

It's summer, which means now is the perfect time to bring a little greenery into your home. You don't have to be a knowledgeable gardener to add a bit of plant life to your window sill, and these ...

Big Ideas for Small Spaces: Creative Ideas and 30 Projects for Balconies, Roof Gardens, Windowsills and Terraces (Firefly Books, 2017), by Kay Maguire and Tony Woods, introduce new and exciting ways ...

Nurturing a balcony or a home garden can sometimes become monotonous with the usual clay pots dominating the scene. Fret not! Look around your home for inspiration and try to repurpose everyday items ...

Old fence pickets can do more than border your yard. With a few tools and creativity, they can transform into a garden piece that adds charm and character.

“In 2008, I was designing a lot of museum exhibits about environmental issues, but people can’t appreciate the environment unless they engage in it. So I began an online community around the idea of R ...