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Updated on July 8, 2017

Don’t Throw Out that Old Bird Bath! Make It a Planter

One of my neighbors recently sold their house and as the new owner was cleaning out some debris from the yard, I walked over to introduce myself.  I noticed he had an old, chipped, worn concrete bird bath in the trash pile, so, of course, I asked if I could have it. He even helped me load it into my hatchback! Upcycle An Old Bird Bath: How to Convert Your Bird Bath into a Planter When your bird bath can no longer hold water for the birds to … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 24, 2017

How to Grow Succulents from A Leaf

If you have a favorite succulent plant and you want more (I mean, who doesn’t?), you’re in luck! It’s simple to grow a new succulent plant from a leaf and it’s really fun to watch the baby succulent plant grow. How to Pick a Leaf You don’t want to cut the leaf off of the plant - just gently tug at the leaf until it comes unattached from the stem. Ideally, you’d like an entire leaf – one that is not broken or cut in any way. Generally, this is … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Flowers & Plants / DIY projects, propagation, succulents

Updated on November 8, 2016

Painted Pine Cone Table Decoration

Pine cone table decoration

This is a fun, pretty, and surprisingly easy project that makes a great table decoration. You can make it to match your decor for year-round use or you can pick colors that are holiday-themed. My living room has teal, lime green, and white colors in it, so I selected paint that would coordinate well with my furniture and decorations. I had fun making this and it was near-instant gratification. The project only takes about 20-30 minutes to … [Read more...]

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Updated on June 20, 2017

Recycle Chipped Teacups into Planters

Teacup with succulent plants

How to Upcycle Broken or Chipped Teacups Two of my favorite teacups were chipped lately, making them unusable for drinking. They are decorative though and I love the patterns, so I thought I would convert them in to planters. One was chipped on the inside lip and the other has a chipped handle. Make Teacup Planters for Your Windowsill Steps to make these into a planter are very simple. Since there are no holes for drainage, I recommend putting … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Indoor Plants, Projects and Ideas / DIY projects, indoor plants, recycled, succulents

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Welcome! My name is Kathy and I live in Mississippi Zone 7B. Gardening has always relaxed and rooted me (literally!). It's my happy place. With over 25 years of gardening, I am far from an expert, but I learn from all my experiments. This blog talks about the plants, backyard critters, and more that have made my garden special. Read More

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