Top 100 Growing Projects

1. 31. Mega Den for a Growing Family (00:04:13)

   

   A growing family's Mega Den encompasses both their living and dining rooms.

2. 32. Growing Space- Part 4 (04:18)

   

   A living room area with plenty of storage for a growing family is created.

3. 33. How to Care for a New Tree

   

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   Learn how to choose, plant and take care of new trees.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 34. Growing Orchids (04:04)

   

   Learn how proper care will reward you with fabulous orchid blooms.

5. 35. How to Assemble a Flood-and-Drain Hydroponic System from a Kit

   

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   Grow vegetables and herbs year-round with a home hydroponic system; combine water, nutrients and soil-less plants and you can enjoy a b...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 36. Introduction to Hydroponics

   Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The DIY experts tell you how just about any plant, especially vegetables, ca...

7. 37. Growing Zucchini From Plug Plants

   

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   If space and time for growing vegetables from seed are tight, buy plug plants at garden centers or by mail order. They are more expensi...

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8. 38. How to Grow Pepper Plants

   

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   Green, red or yellow, peppers make a wonderful addition to any backyard vegetable garden.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 39. Planting Tomatoes in a Growing Bag

   

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   Growing bags dry out rapidly, but the volume of potting mix can be increased, and the need to water reduced, by planting into open-ende...

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10. 40. Tips for Protecting Corn From Disease, Pests and Animals

    Use these DIY Network tips to keep weeds and insects away from corn crop before harvesting.

11. 41. Tips on Extending the Growing Season

    DIY Network experts offer advice on how to easily extend your growing season.

12. 42. Growing Legumes

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    Pea and bean crops require less fertilizer than other vegetables because their roots are home to bacteria that take nitrogen from the a...

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13. 43. Grow Healthy Cucumbers

    Learn how to successfully plant and grow bush cucumbers from DIY Network experts, then discover the best ways to protect the cucumber p...

14. 44. How to Grow Pole and Bush Beans

    

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    Beans are one of the easiest crops to grow, making them a favorite in vegetable gardens all across the country.

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 45. Vertical Vegetable Trellis (01:58)

    

    For growing cucumbers and veggies, vertical gardening may be the solution.