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DIY By The Pond
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Приєднався 5 січ 2021
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This channel is all about DIY, home projects, recipes, gardening, and how-to videos.
My family and I enjoy simple living and a slow pace of life. Our home is situated by a pond, and we love to spend time outdoors. We have upcoming garden adventures, and simple how-to videos to share with you. There are lots of projects on our list, and I'll show you the tips and tricks we learn along the way. Thanks for watching!
This channel is all about DIY, home projects, recipes, gardening, and how-to videos.
My family and I enjoy simple living and a slow pace of life. Our home is situated by a pond, and we love to spend time outdoors. We have upcoming garden adventures, and simple how-to videos to share with you. There are lots of projects on our list, and I'll show you the tips and tricks we learn along the way. Thanks for watching!
*NEW DIY* Hand Digging Post Holes, Placing and Bracing Large Posts, Backyard Obstacle Course Set Up
In this video, we are installing a backyard obstacle course. We'll show hand digging post holes, placing and bracing the posts, leveling, mixing and adding concrete, and finally adding the course to the new posts. Thanks for watching!
Music used from free audio library:
Nathan Moore-Checkmate
Sunshine on Sand-Unicorn Heads
Secrets-Silent Partner
#postholedigger #backyard #diyprojects
Music used from free audio library:
Nathan Moore-Checkmate
Sunshine on Sand-Unicorn Heads
Secrets-Silent Partner
#postholedigger #backyard #diyprojects
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*NEW* Stackable Planter DIY / Before & After / Q & A / Dollar Tree Stackable Planter Vertical Garden
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Today, I'm sharing how we used a simple DIY to make our stackable planters easier for us to keep up off the ground and stabilized from wind. We planted seeds in our stackable and I share the before and after plus I answer the most commonly asked questions I've received from my previous stackable planter video. Music used from free audio library: Nathan Moore-Checkmate #verticalgardening #diygar...
*NEW* Weekly Meal Prep // Easy Budget Meals // Meal Plan // Weekend Prep
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We did a meal prep over the weekend for the upcoming week ahead. Meal planning takes a bit of time on the front end, but it saves time during a busy week. I hope this gives you some ideas for what you may want to meal prep.We prepped fruit, veggies, rice, beans, pasta, chicken, burgers, and hardboiled eggs for this week. Music used from free audio library: Nathan Moore-Checkmate Jesse Gallagher...
Day Trip to Zoo in Waco, TX / Cameron Park Zoo / Waco Zoo / Texas Day Trip / Zoo Tour/ Fun Zoo Visit
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Today, we are sharing our day trip to the zoo. We went to Cameron Park Zoo located in Waco, Tx. We had a great time, and most of the animals were really active when we went. Our trip was a few months ago in October of 2021. We got on the rode very early that day so that we could get there when the zoo first opened in the morning. We will definitely be back to visit again. We hope you enjoy watc...
*NEW* Grocery Haul Stock Up / 3 Month Pantry / Prepper Pantry Stock Up / Emergency Storage Pantry
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Today, we are sharing our first grocery haul of the year. We went to HEB for stock-up preps and produce. Thanks for watching! #LargeGroceryHaul #PrepperPantry #StockUpPreps
DIY Weed Killer / Pet Safe Weed Killer / 2 Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer / DIY By The Pond /
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Today we made DIY weed killer. There was poison ivy and another small weed growing next to my rose bushes, so I decided to test out a homemade remedy. If you use the formula, I show in the video, just remember, it will kill any plant you spray it on. Also, this is safe to use if you have pets in the yard. If you try this recipe, let us know how it works for you. Thanks for watching! Music: Blac...
*NEW* Grocery Haul Stock Up / 3 Month Pantry / Prepper Pantry Stock Up / Emergency Storage Pantry
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Today, we are sharing our 3 month pantry stock up. We rotate some items into our working pantry, when they are close to expiring, and we want to keep adding to the pantry to reach a 6 month pantry. We went to HEB and Target. Our First BULK 3 Month Pantry Video is Here: ua-cam.com/video/wVWxRgx8-Es/v-deo.html #PrepperPantry #3MonthPantry #LargeGroceryHaul
Summer Grilling / Easy Marinade Recipe / Vegetable and Beef Kabobs / Simple Kabobs Marinade Recipe
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We made beef kabobs with a simple homemade marinade recipe. We only used 3 ingredients for our marinade, and we have found that it helps the beef stay moist and flavorful. We used vegetables and pineapple to add round out our kabobs. This is a quick, easy, and fun summer dinner. Give it a try and use your favorite veggies, meat or fruits. Thanks for watching! DiyByThePond's Simple and Easy Beef...
Stackable Planter Tower / Vertical Garden Strawberry Tower / Dollar Tree Stackable Tower Alternative
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//How To Set Up A Stackable Planter Tower And Keep It Off The Ground///Container Garden// I tried out a stackable planter tower, and I wanted to share the planting and set up process. You may have heard of the dollar tree stackable planters. I tried to order those from dollar trees website, but they were backordered. Instead, I tried another brand that I found on Walmart.com. These are a very s...
*NEW* Grocery Haul Stock Up / 3 Month Pantry / Prepper Pantry Stock Up / Emergency Food Storage
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We are adding to our 3 month food storage pantry. We shopped at HEB and Walmart for this add-on haul. To watch our largest 3 month pantry video, click here ua-cam.com/video/wVWxRgx8-Es/v-deo.html Thanks for watching! #GroceryHaul #PrepperPantry #ThreeMonthGroceryHaul
Day Trip to Blue Hole / Texas Wildflowers / Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, Texas / Road Trip
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We went on a day trip to Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, Texas. The 126 acre park has hiking trails, a swimming hole, playground, sport courts, fields, and picnic areas. The swimming area is clear and pristine. The water has a bright blue reflection when you stand back and look at it. It was a fun trip, and I'm sure we'll visit the park again. One of the highlights of the trip was seeing ...
DIY Avocado Seedlings / Potting Avocado Trees / Rainy Day House Plant How To / Used Planter Pot Haul
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If you already eat avocados, then growing plants from avocado pits is an easy way to have several houseplants that you grew yourself from the pit. I'm showing you how I grow avocado seedlings in water, and then plant them in pots once they've developed roots. I also have a used planter pot haul to show you. Thanks for watching! Music Used in This Video: Season's By Delicate Steve #GrowingAvocad...
DIY Disinfecting Granite Cleaner / Cheap And Easy Granite Cleaner / How To DIY Granite Cleaner
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This is DIY Granite Cleaning Solution Recipe is quick and easy. I've been making my own granite cleaner since we moved into our current home. This is the first home I have had granite countertops, so I researched different products and looked at different options. I wanted a solution that was inexpensive and safe for my countertops. I tried a few different combinations, but I found that this fo...
Repotting Succulents / Reusing Potting Soil / Succulent Plants
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Today, I'm repotting succulents. I'm using recycled potting soil, moss, filler and small pebbles. I purchased a cute ceramic pot for one grouping of succulents, and the rest are going in pots I already had on hand. Songs and Artists used in this video are: Lazy Walk by Cheel Sea of Ancestry by Jesse Gallagher A Caring Friend by Bad Snacks Music used in this video is provided by UA-cam's Audio L...
How To Use A 3 Step Knife Sharpener / Easy Knife Sharpening / Three Step Pull Through Sharpener
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In this video, I’m showing you how I sharpened my dull kitchen knife with a 3 step sharpener. Three step sharpeners are available at stores like Walmart, Amazon, and some grocery stores. I purchased mine from my local grocery store. It makes sharpening kitchen knives quick and easy. Thanks for watching! #KnifeSharpening #ThreeStepSharpener #3StepKnifeSharpener
More *NEW* Preps / Building A 3 Month Pantry / Pantry Stock Up / Big Grocery Haul / Prepper Pantry
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More *NEW* Preps / Building A 3 Month Pantry / Pantry Stock Up / Big Grocery Haul / Prepper Pantry
Seed Haul / Vegetable Garden Planning / Backyard Crops
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Seed Haul / Vegetable Garden Planning / Backyard Crops
DIY By The Pond Channel Trailer / Hello and Welcome / Simple Living
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DIY By The Pond Channel Trailer / Hello and Welcome / Simple Living
3 Month Rice & Bean Storage Ideas / Long Term Food Storage / Pantry Organization / Dry Food Storage
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3 Month Rice & Bean Storage Ideas / Long Term Food Storage / Pantry Organization / Dry Food Storage
*HUGE* Haul (3-Month Grocery Haul) 3-Month Pantry Stock Up (Grocery Stock Up) Prepper Pantry Bulk
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*HUGE* Haul (3-Month Grocery Haul) 3-Month Pantry Stock Up (Grocery Stock Up) Prepper Pantry Bulk
Trying Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies / Recipe Review / Eggless Baking
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Trying Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies / Recipe Review / Eggless Baking
Easy Snack Meal Prep /DIY Trail Mix Recipe / Homemade Trail Mix / Hiking Snack / Lunch Snack
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Easy Snack Meal Prep /DIY Trail Mix Recipe / Homemade Trail Mix / Hiking Snack / Lunch Snack
Making A Wood Pot Handle / Salvaging A Broken Steel Pot / Weekend DIY Project
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Making A Wood Pot Handle / Salvaging A Broken Steel Pot / Weekend DIY Project
Easy Breakfast Meal Prep / Homemade Granola / Budget Breakfast At Home / Four Ingredient Granola
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Easy Breakfast Meal Prep / Homemade Granola / Budget Breakfast At Home / Four Ingredient Granola
How to Install Outdoor Light Fixture / Replacing Exterior Light Fixture / DIY by the Pond
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How to Install Outdoor Light Fixture / Replacing Exterior Light Fixture / DIY by the Pond
Raised Flower Bed Refresh / Planting Flowers in a Small Raised Bed / Gardening
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Raised Flower Bed Refresh / Planting Flowers in a Small Raised Bed / Gardening
Repotting a Plumeria / Plumeria Cutting / Potting a Plumeria
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Repotting a Plumeria / Plumeria Cutting / Potting a Plumeria
Fast & Easy Chocolate Mug Cake / 1 Minute In The Microwave / Chocolate Mug Cake / Easy Dessert
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Fast & Easy Chocolate Mug Cake / 1 Minute In The Microwave / Chocolate Mug Cake / Easy Dessert
I didn't turn the planters upside down to drill. Right side up, in the grass and stop when thru. Tip of drill may go in grass but no biggy. No cracks.
Is it necessary to turn off the circuit breaker? Will turning off the switch be just as good?
Thanks. Probably could’ve avoided the crack by stacking them then drilling them in one shot… but idk if I’d wanna risk it either 😂❤
Thank you thank you I understood your video much better
Great!
Omg, you have the first video showing exactly how to do the ground cable, thank you!!!!🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
That was really simple to to do!! Thank you!!!
I don’t use a drill, I used a soldering tool to melt a hole through. No cracking.
What did you plant in them
Herbs and strawberries.
I really like the idea of stacking on top of the PVC. I'll definitely try this! Thank you ❤
You didn't indicate a time frame for how long it took from planting to harvest. And what herbs need to be towards the top cause they like dryer soil? I assume the top layer would dry out faster but idk I'm just now getting into gardening at 40 lol Thanks!
Harvest time will vary with each plant and your particular garden zone. If you plant from seed, your seed packets will usually indicate expected harvest time. Transplanted herbs purchased as plants from a garden center are harvest ready or close to harvest ready. The planter cells for the stackable planters are small, and they generally dry out quickly. I suggest watering all the cells daily and twice daily if you're in a hot climate. Plants which like direct sunlight can go higher up on your stackable. Happy gardening!
If you keep the stacked planters right side up and place a wood board underneath where you want your holes drilled your plastic pots won’t crack.
Does anyone know if these are safe to grow food in? Like is it food grade?
Very nice. I wonder how they would look spray painted in different colors? I read a few comments. Apparently you have to water a lot if it gets hot. One person only opened up one drainage hole. That sounds like a good idea.
Dollar Tree sells them in many different colors. If growing food in them, I wouldn't suggest spray painting them.
I got the Terra cotta colored pots this year and used an actual Terra cotta pot turned upside down as the base of my towers to keep from damaging the plastic when I weed wack. I also used a step drill bit to drill out the center hole and that kept from cracking the plastic.
Great idea for using coffee filters
Just replaced mine thanks for the video
You mentioned you used it for greens before. Wondering what the results for that was?
Thank you!
What do you use to put in each planter? Can you use regular potting mix or soil?
@@diybythepond Did you use any kind of mulch after planting? If so what did you use? Can you use wood chip much like the kind for around a flower bed?
@@lindadelcamp6686 I didn't use any, but that could help to retain moisture in the planters.
In this video, we are installing a backyard obstacle course. We'll show hand digging post holes, placing and bracing the posts, leveling, mixing and adding concrete, and finally adding the course to the new posts. Have you done any backyard projects recently? Thanks for watching!
I never thought to use coffee filters. Brilliant idea! Thanks! I usually put small rocks ( gravel like)in the bottom.
I would use two nested pots for the bottommost level, considering how prone they are to shatter. Maybe with a few big dollops of expanding foam between the two as well. Otherwise, I think I like this rebar & PVC idea. I am still planning to use a tetherball-like pole for myself, however.
It said V5G on the label. Does that mean food grade?
Thanks for sharing ❤
Are they UV resistant? If not, they won't last more than about one season.
The tag that comes on the stackable planters did not mention uv resistant. I have had stackable planters for a few seasons in Texas where they do get a lot of sun exposure. Mine have become more brittle over time and a couple have small cracks near the top edge of the rim this season. They have not broken apart for me, but I may do a short video in the future to discuss how the sun has affected my stackables over the years. Thanks for the comment.
Stack them i side each other then drill them
I was thinking of planting "Hens and Chicks" in 3 stacked together. Another video I watched used plastic bottles, like soda or water bottles, to water the plants in each section. She cut off the bottoms, left the caps on, put holes in the cap and around the bottle about 3" up, put it , cap side down, in the center of the pot, by the rod. Making them easier to put water in.
Great info. I saw another video where this woman suggested just punching out one of the holes in the bottom to prevent the water from draining out too quickly. Since I also live in Texas - with the super hot summers - so this made sense to me. I have some of them both ways - some with three drainage holes and some with just one. I'll find out this summer which one performs better. Since I've got strawberries in both stacks, it should be a good experiment.
Any updates? Getting ready to do this myself
Does it kill plants like tomato and veggies also herbs too ?
It could damage or kill any plants. If you are concerned about overspray onto nearby plants, you could cover those plants for a moment while you spray.
What a great craftsman. The finished product is SO PROFESSIONAL
Run the drill in reverse so they don’t crack.
What my husband thought of us using a soldering tool to make the holes! Works amazing. And there is a wonderful site from the Ozarks where she created a free watering system for these. Ingenious. Can't remember her title but probably find by searching "free watering system for stackables". Used 2 or plattic bottles.
The link to that video is ua-cam.com/video/ojRWWcvchI0/v-deo.html. I've built a stack of them for my strawberries. I don't know how well it works yet, but I'll find out how they do this summer.
Thank you! Very informative! I just bought 20 of these, I got the 3/4 pipe to stabilize, this weekend. Thank you for showing the slow and light pressure. That will help us, when my husband drills our holes. I just subscribed to your channel!!!
Great video in very informative! I recently boughta stack of these stackables in one of my local Dollar Trees, and this is a great idea!
I love it! 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Nicely done. Good solid planned info, covered important points efficiently. Pleasant , informative, clear, specific instructions. LOVED the follow-up & included answers to frequently asked questions. 😊 Bravo!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
BPA free, if food grade??
I think several of the recycling codes between 1-6 are bpa free. From what I've read #5 is food grade and bpa free. Thanks for the comment!
I used the dollar tree last year. I had flowers in some and I sprouted strawberry seeds and planted them. ( strawberries you get from the store scrape off the seeds and put them on a wet paper towel in a ziplock bag. When they sprout, plant them), My biggest problem was watering. I had to water twice a day and when the soil got dry, the water would run out and not soak in to the soil. But I did get several "free" strawberry plants.
Beautiful, I would glue those glass bead rock things on there for sparkle.
Great ideas!
Great video. Only one in YT land that used silicone. 🎉
I think maybe I answered my own question somewhat... Supposedly, you said there were supposed to be numbers or other labels on my three step manual knife sharpener, but I really didn't think mine did... So I flipped it over and aha! 1, 2, 3... Supposedly this kind of knife sharpener is just as usable for left handed people like me but these numbers are in the back for me so yeah, I had never seen them until now. 😂
Magestic. A perfect video with an elegant finish. Well done.
My garage light has a blue plastic box sunk in the mortar, so my rotating bracket “wings” are parallel to each other and the rear box bracket blocked my ability to back off the screws to mount the light flush on the bricks…had to go find shorter screws than what came with the light kit…so annoying.
Good job ! when caulking , I would leave , on the bottom of the fixture, about a 1" space , uncaulked so if water does get behind the fixture it will have a place to weep out .
Please make a video on how to do it better
Can you give me the address of the manufacturer please
I purchased these stackable planters from Dollar Tree. I don't have their address, but you may be able to find that online. Thanks.
Hi I love how you elevated your garden ,can you tell me the manufacturer of the product please
Thanks. I purchased the stackable planters in this video from Walmart. I don't have the manufactures information. In my other stackable planter video, I purchased those from Dollar Tree.
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