I live in a loft, so I don't have a place for a larger garden. Thus, if I want plant life around me in the spring and summer, I must use planters. The good thing about using planters is you can move them around and change them out as your needs/tastes desire. Plus, you can also customize them with paint, decoupage and more. I'm personally going to be decorating my porch this summer, and I needed some ideas for planters, so I pulled together what I believe is a great collection that's sure to inspire your inner grower. Click through for 7 creative ways to garden this spring! - By Amy Anderson MORE ON BABBLE 10 modern ways to add plants to your home decor 15 flowers to plant now for spring 10 natural household cleaners that actually work

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If recent design trends are any indication, even those of us with itty-bitty yards or no yards at all have a thirst to plant. With spring on its way, the terrarium craze has hit design blogs and catalogues alike, catering to those of us who crave a little more green in our lives. But I, like anyone, like a garden of easy, and I believe wall planters provide a great, no-fuss solution for this! They're perfect for those homes that don't have a ton of space -- and they go a long way in exuding a springtime feel year-round. I've rounded up some gorgeous finds to inspire your springtime gardening! Click through for 7 trendy indoor gardening solutions! - By Nicole Balch MORE ON BABBLE 10 genius IKEA hacks you have to try 10 simple changes you can make to go green this year 15 flower seeds to plant now for spring

London Fashion week was "on a roll" Monday, featuring models prepped for a bathroom emergency. For her autumn/winter 2013 show, Scottish designer Louise Gray included rings, bracelets, and broaches made from toilet paper on the roll. Think that's bizarre? Check out these 5 odd but totally useful ways to recycle toilet paper rolls.

My friends, I have found one of the most awesome sites on the face of the planet: Ikatbag . In particular, I love Lier's cardboard projects. She's the mother of three children and is constantly making them fun toys using recycled materials. I hope to be that kind of mother when I eventually have children. Also, she is totally supporting my theory that a kid would rather play with the box something comes in than the toy itself...and it's so awesome when the box becomes the toy. Click through the slideshow to view 7 awesome cardboard creations for you and your kids to make together! - By Amy Anderson MORE ON BABBLE 10 little changes you can make to go green this year 12 tech relics I'll have to explain to my kids 10 incredible greenhouses that will have you dreaming of spring

I know cloth diapering is not for everyone, but it has worked great for us. I think one of the reasons a lot of people end up quitting it is they don't jump in with both feet. Of course disposables are easier, and if you're only using a few cloth diapers here and there, the laundry probably feels like a nuisance.I also think it feels really, really overwhelming before you start. It took me almost 3 months to work up the courage to get going! But I've never looked back, and I know we'll keep using them until Cullen, our little one, is ready to try potty training (gulp). ...

I know cloth diapering is not for everyone, but it has worked great for us. I think one of the reasons a lot of people end up quitting it is they don't jump in with both feet. Of course disposables are easier, and if you're only using a few cloth diapers here and there, the laundry probably feels like a nuisance.I also think it feels really, really overwhelming before you start. It took me almost 3 months to work up the courage to get going! But I've never looked back, and I know we'll keep using them until Cullen, our little one, is ready to try potty training (gulp). ...