Aven Gardening

This is something you can conveniently take as a trip to your backyard. Perhaps the best time to do so is when the spring has fully blossomed. You may wish to leverage the She Sheds, popularly known as the anti-man caves. They had once disappeared from the scene but are nevertheless making a comeback besides transforming the old gardens.

These garden sheds also double up as art studios and study rooms. They are generally breathtaking getaways which you as a woman desperately want to have.

What’s more? They conveniently occupy the backyard. Regardless of your personal preferences, be it modern minimalist designs or the shabby chic cottages, we have you well taken care of.

Identified and discussed hereunder are some 25 She Sheds you might want to consider, fantasize or derive inspiration to subsequently build yours later:

1. Garden Playhouse

Though unthinkable, this playhouse is constructible without drawing any previous building plans. You will only require one spare hand or two. It is nonetheless simpler to construct even by an inexperienced carpenter. It is a project you can undertake smoothly.

2. Planter’s Pad

Do you fancy green spaces or appearances? This would be your She Shed for consideration if you answered in the affirmative. All you need is a simple framework which is subsequently to be dressed up in Aluminum roof and some curtains. These two will provide some sheds as well as privacy in the gardener’s haven.

3. Cottage Inspiration

This comprises the glass chandeliers, white-painted furniture, and vintage floral pillows. They jointly confer some shabby chic feels to this she shed.

4. A Dreamy Entrance

To attain such an entrance, you may consider adding some white curtains. These curtains bring about some light and romantic appearances at your she shed entrances.

5. The Garden Studio

If you desire to entertain some people in your backyard, you may also consider going for this garden room. While at it, consider incorporating a patio to accommodate as many occupants as possible. It prevents the guests from interfering with your lawn.

6. White and Wood Details

Let the wooden components of your building structure get exposed to reveal the appearance of the French Country House.

7. The Garden Room

Are you a lover of green spaces and outdoors? You may consider leveraging the garden room. This is basically a well-placed she shed preferably under a luxurious tree or vegetation. The shed from the said vegetation shall naturally cool the room and leave behind a cool interior ambiance which uniquely sets it apart from your house.

8. Cozy Shed

Generally speaking, a cozy shed is pretty breathtaking. To make the most of it, opt for the billowy curtains and the all-white paint appearance. Add some greenery to make it all the more aesthetic. You might try out the potted plants to adorn the entrance or the flowers at the window sills.

9. Colorful Getaway

A colorful getaway is just that, colorful. All you have to do is find some nice-looking paints which are needless to say, bright in color. They highlight the backyard to make them brighter.

10. Yoga Studio

Yoga is a sporting activity that lets you achieve transcendence. If you are a fan of it, you might also wish to incorporate it into your backyard decorations. Just set up a Zen den in your backyard to actualize it. Enhance its calming atmosphere by simply selecting a neutral palette for the meditation and yoga practices.

11. Garage Playspace

Over and above merely parking your car, your garage might also double up as she shed. Simply clean it thoroughly at the onset of the spring season. Follow this with a light upgrade of the old and stingy garage. In the course of so doing, substitute the vertical door with the French or the folding door to give a complete transformation to the storage room in the refined storage space. Finish off by adding some hardwood floors to give rise to some sparkling new she shed.

12. Winter Hideout

Consider a snow-covered roof to bring about a more atmospheric appearance.

13. Craft Room Décor

The craft room décor basically showcases your preferences for art, fitness or music. This being the case, you should only consider those décor that has the ability to enhance your preferred purpose. By far the paintings that are mounted on the easels enable you to identify the artistic aspects of these domains. By decorating your space to suit its purpose will aid you in inspiring the task you are attempting to create.

14. Garden Oasis

It is by far the greatest wedding gift ever in the history of the world. A certain woman converted an existing structure which was situated among some vegetable gardens and grapevines into an escape for those lonely moments. You too may try it out.

15. Eclectic

This is a ceiling which is lined using book pages. Further to this, it comprises a tulle which is used for draping, a complete bookshelf, and a bright rug to add some hue and texture to the tiny spaces that exist in between.

16. Habitable Polyhedron

A habitable polyhedron is basically a truncated cubic-octahedron shaped structure which goes against the conventional architecture. It gives rise to an intriguing space which may serve as a personal getaway or as a lounge area for your friends and relatives. Consider opting for bigger windows or glass doors to prevent the rooms from being stuffed up and to also let in natural light.

17. Bright Reading Nook

This is the she shed to go for if you are a bookworm woman.

18. Shepherd’s Hut

Just in case you are a woman who cherishes regular travels, you may have to consider this shepherd hut which also converts into a summer house. It accords you the opportunity to direct some serious vibes without necessarily having to possess a caravan. You have to fill your summer house with the eclectic-hemmed trinkets such as maps and thrifted suitcases. These will capture the excellent aesthetics of the Bohemian travelers with some old charms.

19. Mint

Differs not so much from the tiny and mint-colored gingerbread house.

20. Artist’s Studio

It comes in the forms of windows and flower boxes and takes a whole new dimension.

21. Exterior – A Coastal Retreat

It comes in the forms of windows and flower boxes and takes a whole new dimension.

22. Natural Vibes

These come in the forms of pinked walls, seashells, and relaxed candles. They all combine to bring about some coastal dreams.

23. Glass House

Use the glass house to convert your greenhouse into an actual living room that is fitted with coffee tables, armchairs, sofas, and a frigging fireplace. Just take a moment and fantasize just how comfortable you would feel witnessing the embers glow to fill up your glass getaway in the deep of the night. On the same note, try and figure out how cool it may appear from the outside. It is also thought to supplement the room with some fire for warmth in the winter.

24. Minimalist Triangular Cottage

As opposed to what you might expect from a small wooden box, every portion of this 128-square foot of space is refined and features modern architecture. It is an annex-turned-cottage which is pretty great for the backyard or a guest house. It also embodies a relatively simple design while its black exterior makes some statement. Choose a similarly dark exterior to prevent your cottage chic from appearing shabby.

25. Office Garden Studio

Are you a money-conscious entrepreneur who seeks some office space that is very affordable? This is the answer to your problem. It also features a rooftop garden which is not only sustainable but also embodies some clean and modern architecture that is forward-thinking. If you desire to brighten this she shed without incurring too great expenses, do consider planting some rooftop green spaces to generate a cheery and inviting atmosphere.

The hardest part of gardening and lawn care alike is keeping your plants from being overcome by weeds. However, short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge to stay on top of them.

These smart gardening moves naturally kill weeds without exposing your family and yard to harmful chemicals.

1. Weeding by hand

This is the most basic way to dispose of pesky plants.

• Water the area first to soften up the soil.
• Use a handy tool, such as a claw or trowel, to loosen the roots. A screwdriver or butter knife will also work in a pinch.
• Pull the weed by the root. Use gloves to avoid spreading seeds anywhere else.

I love to use this water-powered weeder. It hooks up to your hose and shoots a small jet of water into the ground, loosening the soil all the way down to the bottom of the taproot.

If you compost, set the weeds out in the sun to dry out, then toss them into your compost bin. I have free plans for building a super-sturdy, easy-to-open, DIY compost bin if you’re interested in making one yourself.

2. Boiling-hot water

This method is suitable for spots you plan to replant because it won’t damage the soil.

Prepare a pot of hot water and take it to your garden. Carefully pour it around the crown of the undesired plant. For some plants, it might take several tries, but it will kill them.

3. Roll out landscape fabric

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This can help stop weeds from growing in the first place.

Landscape fabric blocks sunlight to the soil where weeds might take root, but it allows water and air to pass through.

Lay down the fabric and cut holes for your plants to pop through, then cover the fabric with mulch or soil.

4. Build a shield

Build a barrier around your garden to separate it from your lawn and keep out grass and perennial weeds.

Use landscape edging materials like bricks, stone, wood or underground barriers of metal or plastic.

5. Mulching

Covering your garden soil with a layer of organic matter can smother weeds and prevent weed seeds from germinating.

Good sources of mulch include wood chips, compost, grass clippings, and straw. Be sure not to get hay, which can contain a lot of unwanted seeds.

6. Alcohol

Try this weed-killing recipe on your annual weeds growing in full sun:

• 2 ounces of cheap vodka or rubbing alcohol
• 2 cups of water
• A couple of drops of dish soap

Spray the mixture on weeds to dry them out and kill them.

Be careful not to spray on any of your regular plants. This spray does not work well in shady areas.

7. Corn gluten meal

Corn gluten meal is a byproduct of the corn milling process that prevents weed seeds from germinating.

Once your garden plants have sprouted, it won’t hurt them. You can then use it to prevent weeds.

If you can’t find it in your local garden center, corn gluten meal is available online.

8. Solarize

Solarizing works best for a large area that gets lots of sunlight but needs to be cleared completely.

• Cover the area with a heavy plastic sheet.
• The heat will collect under the sheet and bake the weeds.
• Leave the sheet in place for 4 to 6 weeks. You’ll know it’s done when the weeds underneath are brown and desiccated.

9. Competition

Weeds can’t take hold if there’s no space for them. Try planting dense ground covers and perennial plants in ornamental beds.

The shade and heavy root systems of trees and shrubs can naturally prevent weeds from growing underneath.

If you’re battling weeds in your lawn, make sure you use grass varieties appropriate for your lawn’s challenges, like shade or drought. If your grass isn’t thriving, it leaves more room for unwanted guests.

10. Salt

This is more of a remedy for spots where you don’t want anything to grow, like along lawn edgings or in cracks in the sidewalk or driveway. Just remember, salt can erode concrete, so use it in moderation.

• Mix 1 part salt to 6 parts hot water in a spray bottle.
• Shake or stir until the salt dissolves, then spray it directly onto the leaves and stems of the weeds you want to remove.
• You can also add a few drops of liquid dish soap to help the mixture adhere to the leaves of the plant.
• Once the weed turns yellow and dies, you can easily pull it up.

11. Borax

I don’t use Borax in my recipe for homemade Borax-free laundry detergent, but I do use it outdoors and in our garden to get rid of ants, and it is a very effective weed killer.

For this method, add 1 part Borax to 32 parts water, mix, and put it in a spray bottle.

Again, you can add a few drops of dish soap to help the mixture adhere to the plants. Spray the leaves and stems, but be careful not to get the mixture into the soil or on yourself.

12. Goats

Did you know that goats are great at eating weeds? They love them. Even the weeds that are particularly spiky. It doesn’t seem to bother them.

If you have an area that you’d like to keep mowed down or free of weeds, consider investing in some goats. Just make sure they can’t get into your garden.

13. Weed Torch

For larger areas, consider a special propane torch with a long handle called a flamer or a weed torch. Despite how it sounds, you don’t use this tool to burn weeds. You just wave them over greens long enough to cook them so they wilt and die — but be sure to have the hose on-hand, and if they’re super dry, skip this method.

14. Sugar

Refined white sugar lowers nutrient levels in the soil and starves out weeds while allowing lawn grasses to grow.

It should only be used for low-nitrogen grasses such as clover, clover mixes, and alkali grass.

• Load the sugar into a lawn spreader.
• Spread at a rate of 1 pound per 10 square feet on dry grass.
• Walk the spreader slowly and cover the entire lawn. It is best to apply sugar in the morning if there no dew.
• Water the lawn about 1 inch deep so the lawn is soaked but there is no runoff to wash away the sugar.
• Repeat the process every three months to keep the nitrate level low until the lawn is established and the weeds are gone.
• Stop the sugar applications once the lawn is visibly free of weeds.

At this point, the grass or clover should be healthy enough that the weeds will not be able to get a foothold in the lawn.

15. Lemon juice

The citric acid from freshly squeezed lemons will make any weeds shrivel away and die in a few days.

Fun fact: Ants don’t like lemon juice, either. There is no need to call an exterminator, drive them away with some lemon juice.

So now you have 15 different natural weed-killing methods. Hopefully, some of them will work for you and save you some headache and backache this summer.

Natural methods are highly effective when combined. Choose several of the above techniques for maximum effect.

How you keep your weeds away naturally?

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