http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Mon, 21 May 2012 04:04:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/diy-bucket-container-garden-for-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/diy-bucket-container-garden-for-your-yard/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:50 +0000 Joe Truini http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=38585 Planting in containers is a great way to grow everything from fruits and vegetables to flowers and exotic plants; and they’re perfect for a limited space, such as on a deck or patio. Watch this video to find out how to make an inexpensive container garden.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/diy-bucket-container-garden-for-your-yard/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/ http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:47:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38554 Cold weather's coming, but that doesn't mean gardening has to come to an end! While winter can be hard on containers and plants, there are steps you can take to protect them from the cold. Read on to find out how to keep your outdoor container plants happy and healthy this winter.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:43:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38339 One of the best ways to bring some color to the gray winter months is by forcing spring bulbs to bloom indoors. For most bulbs, the process begins in the fall, where they spend an “artificial winter” in your refrigerator. Read on to find out how to force your own potted spring bulbs to bloom indoors.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/ http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:17:02 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=37745 With the arrival of fall, it's time to think about some new flowers in your containers and planting beds. The cooler weather may limit your choices, but there are still plenty of plants and flowers to brighten up your porch or planter. Read on for some colorful ideas to enhance your fall flower containers.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/raised-bed-gardening-faq/ http://www.dannylipford.com/raised-bed-gardening-faq/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 17:22:07 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=33216 Raised bed gardens have a number of advantages over ground level planting and are perfect for both vegetables and flowers. Read on to find the answers to frequently asked questions about how to construct and plant a raised bed garden in your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/raised-bed-gardening-faq/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-start-seeds-for-your-garden-indoors/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-start-seeds-for-your-garden-indoors/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:10:14 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=26382 Growing vegetables and flowers from seeds is less expensive, offer more variety, and gives maximum control over growing conditions and timing. Starting seeds indoors in late winter also gives gardeners a head start on spring planting. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-start-seeds-for-your-garden-indoors/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/tips-for-planting-in-pots-and-containers/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/tips-for-planting-in-pots-and-containers/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:50 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=23841 Watch this video to find out how to keep soil from filtering out through the drainage holes in the bottom of pots, and the proper planting technique to use when planting in pots or other containers.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/tips-for-planting-in-pots-and-containers/feed/ 2 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/using-a-heating-pad-to-help-propagate-plants/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/using-a-heating-pad-to-help-propagate-plants/#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:00:09 +0000 Tricia Craven Worley http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=23599 When propagating plants from cuttings, it’s important to keep the soil warm so they’ll grow. However, if the temperature becomes too high, it can encourage bacteria growth and disease. To prevent this from happening, place a heating pad under the container to warm the soil. Watch this video to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/using-a-heating-pad-to-help-propagate-plants/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-build-a-wooden-patio-planter/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-build-a-wooden-patio-planter/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:00:48 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=4891 This outside planter is made entirely from pressure treated pine, so it will last for years. It’s easy to build and is perfect for a patio, deck or porch. Read more to find out everything you need to know to build it.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-build-a-wooden-patio-planter/feed/ 16 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-make-a-light-post-planter-for-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-make-a-light-post-planter-for-your-yard/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 18:26:20 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=13554 Light post planters are expensive, but these resourceful gardeners came up with a clever idea for building their own. This is an easy DIY project that you can do at home with only a handful of tools. Read on to find out how. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-make-a-light-post-planter-for-your-yard/feed/ 0