Backyard Projects

From whimsical to budget friendly, transform your home and garden with these backyard projects and DIY ideas that are simple to fun to make!

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How to Make a DIY Bluebird House

Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the birds' nesting requirements.

DIY Simple Platform Bird Feeder Project

This budget-friendly DIY simple platform bird feeder will attract cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, mourning doves and more.


How to Recycle Pumpkins for Birds and Wildlife

Don't toss pumpkins after Halloween. Follow these tips for recycling pumpkins for wildlife, including birds, butterflies, deer and squirrels.


This Shepherd’s Hook Planter Is a Genius Hack for Hanging Bird Feeders

Landscape your backyard and attract more birds with this backyard hack! It's sturdy, it's moveable, it's beautiful!


10 Household Items to Repurpose for Gardening Bargains

Clean out your closets and repurpose your old or extra household items as helpful gardening bargains for your flower and...


Birding Guidelines: Birdhouse Hole Size Chart

Follow the guidelines on this birdhouse hole size chart to make sure you're offering the right birdhouse for your feathered...

A Hummingbird Swing Gives Tiny Fliers a Place to Perch

Hummingbirds like to perch near feeders and sometimes just need a place to rest! Add a hummingbird swing for perfect...


How to Make a Coffee Can Birdhouse

Build a DIY coffee can birdhouse with this simple recycled crafts project that will benefit your favorite nesting birds.


How to Make DIY Nesting Shelves for Birds

Interested in attracting cardinals or robins to nest in your yard? This recycled crafts project creates nesting shelves for these...


15 Creative Painted Birdhouse Ideas

Nesting season is almost here! Get inspired to welcome new bird families with these colorful and whimsical painted birdhouse ideas.

10 Creative Ideas to Recycle Your Old Christmas Tree

Don't haul off your old Christmas tree to the curb. Give your tree a second life by trying these Christmas...


Make Your Own Bird Seed Ornaments

Make a merry Christmas gift for your feathered friends. These bird seed ornaments are easy and festive—and the birds will...


6 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities to Enjoy in Cold Weather

It's never too cold to have fun! These family-friendly winter outdoor activities guarantee the warmest of smiles, even when it's...


Create a Jolly Front Porch With Festive Winter Planters

Use these top expert-approved tips to design stunning winter planters with materials gathered straight from your own backyard.


3 Easy Ways to Dry Flowers for Everlasting Beauty

Create lasting bouquets and floral decorations by preserving summer blooms. Learn how to dry flowers in three different ways.

How to Make a Purple Martin Gourd House

DIY birdhouses fashioned from gourds have been used for centuries to attract purple martins. Learn how to make a purple...


Cardboard Garden Project: Hanging Basket

Find a sturdy box and create a cardboard garden hanging basket planter. This recycled crafts project is attractive and eco-friendly!


DIY Project: How to Make a Terrarium

No room for a garden? Want to keep a piece of the outdoors on your table or desk? Learn how...


5 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas From the Garden

If you love gardening, give a personal gift for friends and family. Make one or more of these creative DIY...


Backyard Project: DIY Pumpkin Bird Feeders

Create a pumpkin bird feeder from your real or artificial pumpkin in this easy DIY backyard project. The birds will...


Welcome Fall With a Whimsical Owl Wreath

Decorate for fall and show your love of birds. An owl wreath on your front door will give guests something...


Fall Decorating: Fill a Pumpkin With Flowers

Jazz up your front porch with a pumpkin bouquet! Learn how to fill a pumpkin with flowers and make a...


How to Make a DIY Butterfly Puddler

Learn why butterflies are attracted to puddles, which ones you might see in soggy areas, and how to create a...


You’ll be Amazed by These Pinterest-Worthy Vertical Garden Ideas

Your passion for planting has nowhere to go but up when you reach the creative heights these vertical gardening ideas...

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Make a DIY Hummingbird Mister Birdbath

Hummingbirds can have difficulty using traditional bird baths. Create a hummingbird mister instead to give these little jewels a place...


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Make a DIY Concrete Leaf Birdbath

This DIY concrete leaf birdbath will create a one-of-kind watering hole for the birds in your backyard. This DIY birdbath...


Clean Out Your Clutter with 28 Recycled Garden Ideas

Everyone loves a bargain, but gardeners are an especially resourceful bunch. Reuse odds and ends you already have around the...


Decorate Adorable Flower Pot Easter Eggs

Display your Easter eggs in mini flower pots with flower petal accents for a charming presentation at the holiday table.


How to Remove Grass Stains from Clothes and Shoes

Grass stains can be tough. If you're a gardener or do yard work, you definitely need these expert tips on...


How to Make a Garden Hose Wreath

Add a touch of the backyard to your front door décor. This sunny and cheerful garden hose wreath will chase...