How can you build a wattle fence? Start here. We show how. But first, imagine creating a highly efficient and easy-peasy garden border, or a barrier for small animals, with little or no money and minimal physical effort. Sounds too good to…
Shade sail post ideas! A shade sail is a nifty way to keep cool in your favorite sunny spot. And they’re relatively inexpensive! However, to make them work effectively and safely, you need sturdy shade sail posts to mount them on. To…
If you’re looking for a new addition to your flock, why not consider one of the many chicken breeds with fluffy plumage? Fluffy feathered chickens make an entertaining and worthy addition to your henhouse. So here’s a quick guide on 25…
All gardeners take pride in their compost, and I’m no different. I love to touch it and let myself be amazed by the fact that the waste destined for the smelly, maggot-infested garbage dump was instead turning into black gold…
Digging a drainage trench may be the best option to move water around your yard. Drainage trenches are also handy around the homestead because God has a sense of humor and will often give you too much water in the…
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a…
Are you looking for the best grass for shade in Texas? Start here! If you’ve got a shaded patch of land in your yard or homestead, getting lush grass to grow can be a nightmare! So let’s look at the…
Chicken owners frequently ask this: Can chickens eat grapes, and how safe are grapes for chickens? The answer to these questions is a little bit complicated. Chickens can eat grapes, but there are a few things that you need to…
Generators can be complicated to shop for, especially if you’ve never had to figure out the best type of whole house generator for your home. In addition, to get the most from your generator, you must understand how much wattage…
Choosing the best Buck knife for everyday carry, hunting, or survival can get overwhelming fast. Buck knives come in many different models, materials, blade shapes, and additional features… it’s a knife jungle out there! That’s why we decided to give…
How long do goats live? Goats can live anywhere from a few years up to 20 years. Some goat classes live much longer than others! And there are many more goat lifespan nuances you need to consider. Here’s what we…
If you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your garden or landscape, look no further than trees with purple flowers! Not only are these trees vibrant, but they can also be low maintenance and long-lasting….
Using stones and plants to prevent soil erosion probably began with the second human-seeded crop at the base of a hill. The first crop got washed out! That’s why we’re about to share our best tips for how to place…
Pineapples are a popular fruit among humans, but can chickens eat pineapples? It’s a question many chicken owners find themselves asking, often while holding a leftover can or bowl of fruit! We researched from several academic archives and scholarly journals…
Did you know that picking fruit from a branch of a neighbor’s tree that hangs in your yard is illegal? Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s just one of the oddities of tree law, a branch of property law more convoluted…