Many of us gardeners are skipping the plant store and instead making new plants by propagating cuttings. Taller Mason jars ...

To me, taking out the trash often means taking items out of the trash that will come in handy in the garden later.

You've been saving plastic party platters and their lids because you just knew you'd find a good use for them someday. Well, that day has arrived, especially if you happen to need some stepping stones ...

Turning leftover household materials into garden features is one of the best ways to spend a few hours outside with your kids. The projects are forgiving, the mess is encouraged and the payoff is ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Putting a retread tire back into the market is an example of recycling. Erick Meza turns unusable tires into pots that look like bulbous flowers. He calls that process upcycling. “It’s transforming ...

Creative reuse trend: DIYers are finding new ways to turn low-cost or foraged materials into functional and decorative home items. Four fresh ideas: Projects range from $5 countertop organizers and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're always out puttering in the garden or tinkering away in the shed, you're probably used to upcycling common items to give ...