Plant Buddies

Plants like people people prefer certain company. Do you know that you can keep your plants happy and pest free by planting them near their buddies?

Green-laundry

Your clothes does not have to be soak in harmful chemicals in order to be clean. Let's check out our Fantastic Four cleaning products (baking soda, lemon juice, salt and vinegar) which do a remarkably good job of getting your clothes clean without harming the environment.

Cat Garden

For those who have feline friends at home, how many a times have you caught them munching on your plants in the garden? One way to keep your kitty off your prized veggies or plants is to distract her with greener, tastier pastures. Let's take a look at some of the cat-enticing plants in which you can use to create a garden for your feline friend.

Simple Irrigation System

On hot summer days, this DIY drip system provides a constant supply of water to your plants. It is especially useful for plants that require deep watering and loathe wet leaves. Simply get ready empty soda bottles(with caps) and follow these steps.

All about Staking

Staking works in so many ways. It helps prop up vegetable plants like tomatoes, beans, and peppers that collapse under their own weight. It also keeps plants off the ground where they might be attacked by slugs or snails. DIY your own stakes using cheap materials you can find easily such as branches, twigs, bamboo poles.

Re-growing Bok Choy

Do you know that you can re-grown vegetables from the left-over base that we normally discard? The  vegetable from the base will regenerate itself virtually overnight. Don't believe? Try it yourself : )

Water-smart Gardening

Being a water-smart gardener not only keep your garden growing strong but also save money on your monthly water bills. Using water effectively and your garden can be as fun and colorful as it is sustainable.

DIY eggshell planter

Eggshells make the perfect size seed starters, are natural, biodegradable, can be planted directly into the soil after being cracked a little, and supply nourishment to the plant and surrounding soil (not to mention they are free).

Spring is Coming!

Spring is coming! Are you ready for your upcoming gardening projects? Stay tune for more gardening ideas at Simple Tree House : )

Mulching for your Garden

Mulch is nothing more than a layer of protective material that is placed over the soil around your plants. It can be an organic material, a  mineral or a synthetic material.

Mulch acts as a natural insulator for flower and plant beds and also suppresses the growth of weeds. As organic mulch decompose over time, it promotes fertility by adding nutrients to the soil. Spreading mulch over the soil is a great way to keep your plants hydrated while costing you less in water bills.  Here are 5 great mulch materials for your garden.

A Simpler and Greener Life...

It is really satisfying to lead a simpler and greener life. Everyone of us is doing our best  to conserve our planet's precious resources. Thank you for being a part of our DIY green living community. Give yourself a big pat for making a difference! Let's move forward in our green journey...Simple Tree House wants to hear from you. Leave us a comment to tell us what topics ( Gardening, Wellness, Eco-home, Beauty etc) would you like to see more of in this community.

Natural Stain Removers

Check out the following tips for removing stains the natural way. Which of the methods have you tried before? Drop us a comment to let us know : )

DIY pickled green chillies

Pickled green chillies is a popular condiment that goes well with Asian dishes such as fried noodles and fried rice. When I first made my pickled green chillies at home, I was pleasantly surprised that it was easy and it just tasted so much better than the ready-made ones in the stores. Here is my simple pickled green chillies recipe. Give it a try!

Going Green with Essential Oils( Part 3- Gardening)

Essential oils can be used effectively to control pest in a garden. You basically just need 3 things to make your own pesticides: Water in a mist spray bottle, 3 to 4 drops of various essential oils, 3 to 4 drops liquid dishwashing soap. Say yes to chemical- free pesticides. Give it a try!

Going Green with Essential Oils( Part 2- First- Aid)

Every home should have a first-aid kit. But how many of us have essential oils inside our first-aid kit? I do. How about you?  A Natural First Aid Kit is simple to put together with essential oils. Let's take a look at some of the oils that I use for my natural first aid kit.

Going Green with Essential Oils( Part 1- Home)

Essential oils are one of nature's best kept secrets. I have personally used single oils and blends for almost everything under the sun.
But remember, that to get great results you must use therapeutic-grade oils that do not contain synthetic chemicals. So sit back, relax and enjoy the information on the many uses of essential oils.

Lemon is more than Lemonade

When nature gives you lemons, you can do more than make lemonade. From eliminating odors to juicing your daily beauty regimen, here are some practical uses for lemons around the house.