DIY Projects

Ready to dig into a new garden project? Browse our projects and plans for inspiration and step-by-step instructions for everything from simple garden ornaments to DIY paths and patios.

Garden Crafts

DIY Dried Floral Wreath

Making your own dried floral wreath is simpler than you might think with this simple step-by-step guide.

Backyard Projects

DIY Firepit

Nothing says fall like a cozy backyard firepit. And DIY firepits have never been more popular! They’re attractive, functional and provide an instant outdoor gathering place.

Quarantine Garden Projects

Many of our readers have been home a lot the past few months and boy have they been busy! Check out these creative quarantine garden projects.

Why You Should Have a Garden Holding Bed

There are so many good reasons to build a holding bed in your garden! Let us convince you and show you the must-have tools and products you need.

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Garden Structures & Hardscaping

How to Restore a Wooden Garden Bench

Has your wooden garden bench seen better days? Follow our simple steps to clean up your bench and give it a second life!

Stone Mosaic Stepper

Learn how to create a unique stone mosaic that can be used as a stepper.

DIY Garden Poles

Garden poles are appealing accents anywhere in the garden.

How To Build a Keyhole Garden Bed

Grow your vegetables in a raised bed and compost at the same time with this efficient keyhole garden bed design.

How to Build a Wood Raised Garden Bed

One of the simplest ways to build a raised bed is to use wood. You can easily custom-build a wood raised garden bed to suit your needs.

DIY Stepping Stones

With concrete, a pizza box, and a few leaves you can create this easy DIY stepping stone that's a piece of garden art!

Garden Lighting

DIY Jar Lanterns

Upcycle glass jars into these charming DIY lanterns, they're a great way to light up tabletops and patio spaces!

How to build copper patio torches

Shine some light on your garden by creating your own stylish copper patio torches. Follow along with our simple step-by-step instructions!

DIY garden chandelier

Illuminate your patio and your plants with a DIY garden chandelier. It only takes a few materials and a little bit of time!

DIY Solar Garden Light

Learn to make an inexpensive solar garden light.

How to make wine bottle garden lights

Do you have wine bottles and a string of holiday lights? Great! Here’s how to use them to light your garden path!

Wildlife & Pollinator

DIY Butterfly Puddler

Create a simple butterfly puddler for your winged friends with a single bag of premixed concrete.

DIY Native Bee House

Invite hole-nesting bees to perform their pollinating magic in your garden by creating a welcoming bee house they’ll love.

Bird-Feeding Obelisk

Keep the birds well fed in fall and winter with this beautiful bird-feeding obelisk full of high energy treats they will love, and it makes for a good-looking garden ornament, too!

DIY Terra-Cotta Bird Feeder

Learn how to make a simple but stylish DIY terra-cotta bird feeder using an orchid pot. It will look great in your garden and the birds will love it, too!

How to Make Birdseed Cakes

Want homemade treats for the birds in your yard? Follow our simple steps for making birdseed cakes they will love!

How to Make Birdseed Ornaments

Decorate your garden or make a gift for a friend — birds will love these birdseed ornaments!

Upcycling Projects

DIY Pallet Raised Garden Bed

Looking for an easy way to get a new garden started? Check out this easy pallet raised garden bed project, it's as simple as it gets!

Garden Edging with Upcycled Hoses

Don’t throw out those worn-out garden hoses! Give them new life when you upcycle them into unique garden edging. Check out our helpful tips to create your own.