5 surprising household items you can put in a garden waste bin – and one thing you can't

From hair to hay, here are some lesser-known things put in your garden waste bin – as well as one surprising thing you ...
House Digest on MSN

This soil mix will keep your Christmas cactus happy & thriving, according to our garden expert

Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture ...

The Tropical Fruit Tree Perfect For Your Patio That Can Thrive In A Container

You don't need to live in the jungle to have this tropical fruit tree in your home. It can simply thrive in a container on ...

Use Dying Garden Flowers To DIY Fall & Winter Displays For Your Home

Think dried flower arrangements are out of your budget? Think again! Snip dead or dying plant materials from your own garden ...
House Digest on MSN

Give garden soil a boost by DIYing a leaf mold bin

Leaf mold is a really nutritious way to augment your soil, but it takes time to develop. If you want to create your own leaf ...

The Best Plants For A Rain Garden That Really Solves Your Flooding Problem

Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but ...

10 Lesser-Known Drill Bits That Could Make Your Next DIY Project Easier

Need to drill a hole or sink a fastener, but the standard stuff isn't quite cutting it? One of these less common bits could ...
University of Illinois Extension

Spring into Gardening Conference prepares gardeners for growing season

Gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike are invited to the sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference. This year's ...
Yahoo

The Soil DIY Your Raised Garden Bed Is Begging For

woman's gloved hand holding garden trowel of soil over a raised bed - Corinna Kern/Getty Images Raised bed gardening aims to solve many of the challenges gardeners face when starting out, giving you ...