Top 100 Gardening Projects

1. 1. How to Grow Globe Artichokes

   

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   Artichokes may be a gourmet vegetable, but that doesn't make them impossible to grow. Given the right climate, the plants will produce ...

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   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. An Eco-Friendly Way to Win the War against Weeds

   Keeping weeds from crowding your squash crop doesn't have to mean lots of harsh chemicals. Here are some natural, easy solutions from D...

3. 3. Intercropping Lettuce and Corn

   

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   Planting a slow-growing and a fast-maturing crop together in a grid pattern is an efficient way to make the most of limited space. Lett...

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4. 4. How to Grow Beets (04:34)

   

   Joe Lamp'l shares expert advice on planting, growing and harvesting beets.

5. 5. Plant Shopping

   DIY experts discuss several plant varieties and zone information for each.

6. 6. How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes

   

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   Jerusalem artichokes are members of the sunflower family that are grown for their edible tubers, which taste similar to artichokes.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Identify Common Lawn Pests

   Follow these tips from DIY Network to keep pests out of your lawn.

8. 8. Planting an Herb Garden

   

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   This formal herb feature takes only a day to build and a season to mature. Here, bricks have been used to edge the beds and divide them...

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9. 9. When and Where to Shop for Plants

   The experts at DIY Network provide tips on the time and place to shop for plants and how to transfer the plants home.

10. 10. Cedar Window Boxes (03:58)

    

    DIY Expert Bruce Johnson shows how to build a simple cedar window box.

11. 11. How to Grow Potatoes (05:02)

    

    Joe Lamp'l shows how to plant, grow and harvest potatoes.

12. 12. Plant Species

    DIY experts discuss several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

13. 13. Some Tips for Sensible Herb Planting

    The DIY Network gardening experts offer tips for growing herbs.

14. 14. How to Assemble a Homemade Hydroponic System

    

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    Learn how to grow plants year-round by using a soil-less hydroponic system.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 15. Tips for Putting Together a Garden Workshop

    The experts at DIY Network give some guidelines for the ultimate garden workshop for maintaining a half-acre backyard.