DIY Garden Projects

From cute containers to compost bins, these garden art projects and practical DIYs will enhance any backyard.

Transform straw bales into scary-cool outdoor Halloween decorations with a few items from the hardware store. Read more >

How to Make a Halloween Haystack

Transform straw bales into scary-cool outdoor Halloween decorations with a few items from the hardware store.

Upcycled Hummingbird Garden Sculpture

Use your imagination to create a bird sculpture out of an old light fixture.

Upcycled Tiki Torch Craft

Revamp an old lampshade and set your garden aglow with a curvy torch.

Turn a Birdbath Into a Mini Garden

Transform an old birdbath into a tiny landscape.

Easy-to-Make Ice Ornaments

Add extra sparkle to an outdoor tree with this kid-friendly craft.

DIY Garden Wagon Seat

Transform the classic little red wagon into a charming seat. Whether you’re doing fall yard cleanup or spring planting, this wagon lounge goes where you go.

DIY Miniature Pond

Create a calming oasis on your patio with an easy, mini pond. You don’t even need fancy pumps—just water.

DIY Seed Packet Letters

Wait—don’t throw away those empty seed packets! Reuse them to create
this easy craft you can display indoors and out.

5 Creative Ideas for Raised Garden Beds

Add charm to your garden with these container and raised bed ideas that
are anything but ordinary.

Garden visitors will be bowled over by this very friendly bowling ball art. It makes a great doorstop, but also looks sweet nestled in a flower patch or herb garden. Try creating different bowling ball bugs, like a ladybug or bumblebee.

DIY Garden Bowling Pin Butterfly

An old bowling pin can metamorphose into a beautiful butterfly with this striking pair of wings made from plywood. Try painting different wing patterns and let your imagination soar!

DIY Garden Mushrooms

Dress up your yard or front porch with these quick and easy DIY Garden Mushrooms. This project is so simple that it’s great for kids, too!

DIY Garden License Plate Dragonfly

Repurpose old license plates, a chair leg and some old keys into funky DIY garden art for your backyard.

28 Recycled Garden Ideas

Everyone loves a bargain, but gardeners are an especially resourceful bunch. Reuse odds and ends (you may already have around the house) with these recycled garden ideas!

DIY Garden Arbor

Transform an existing gate into a grand DIY garden arbor and add some drama to your yard!

Dragonfly DIY Yard Art

Let your imagination take off with this DIY yard art project that turns copper wire and beads into cute critters for your garden.

Garden DIY Herb Markers

We love this project because it’s an excuse to buy more wine! Just save your corks to use as Garden DIY Herb Markers.

3-Tiered Stacked Planter

Give your front porch a fresh and colorful facelift with this stacked planter project.

DIY Squirrel Feeder

Most people enjoy the antics of squirrels in their backyard. This DIY Squirrel Feeder provides an unusually clear view of the squirrels that frequent it, because the bold critters actually climb inside the feed jar to eat!

Easy Winter Container Garden Arrangement

Winter doesn’t mean your front porch containers have to be empty! Add a few dried stems and berries to create a stunning winter container garden.

Copper Wreath Project

This wreath project uses copper tubing and a DIY papier-mâché bird to create a new decoration for your front door.

Quick and Easy Garden Ideas

Time-strapped gardeners can complete these quick and easy garden ideas before the sun goes down.

Plastic Bottle Crafts: Garden Flowers

Pull a few plastic bottles out of the recycling bin, and create these easy garden flowers!

Blog: DIY Garden Signs from Tree Rounds

Use slices cut from a fallen limb or tree trunk to create DIY garden signs or plant markers.

Stacked Garden Planter with DIY Fountain

This surprisingly easy garden project combines stacked garden planters with a solar-powered DIY fountain.

Shoe Organizer Herb Garden

Looking for a new way to grow herbs, or running out of garden room? This space saving gardening project will have you growing a vertical herb garden in no time!

Sew a Tote Bag for Garden Tools

Sew your own canvas tool tote bag with this garden crafts project. Makes a great gift for gardening friends!

River Rock Bowling Ball Garden Art

This garden craft uses river rock to create “strike-ing” bowling ball garden art!

How to Make Metal Flowers

Looking for garden crafts ideas? Learn how to make metal flowers to accent your garden or home.

How to Make Garden Lanterns from Glass Jars

Dress up glass jars with frosted glass spray paint to create DIY garden lanterns.

How to Make Citronella Candles

Many folks rely on citronella candles to keep mosquitoes at bay. These homemade citronella candles are simple, inexpensive, and fun to make!

How to Make a Mini Garden

Legend says tiny fairies inhabit gardens. Learn how to make a mini garden just for them, a garden craft sure to delight the young and young at heart!

How to Grow Microgreens

Learn how to grow microgreens with this money-saving garden project.

How to Dry Herbs

Drying herbs helps preserve summer’s abundance for the dark days of winter. Learn how to dry herbs here.

How to Decorate Flower Pots with Mosaic Tiles

Learn how to decorate flower pots to suit any style with this surprisingly easy garden craft project.

Grass-Covered DIY Picnic Table

Every picnic can be on a carpet of cool green grass when you grow your own with this DIY picnic table project!

Easy Container Garden Ideas

Looking for container garden tips? We’ve got three easy steps to make easy container gardens a reality!

Dresser Drawer Recycled Garden Project

Looking for vertical garden ideas? Try using dresser drawers! We’ll show you how with this recycled garden project.

DIY Rain Chain Using Spoons

Recycled crafts are all the rage, and our DIY rain chain project using old spoons is practical and fun!

DIY Herb Garden Living Wreath

Use a ready-made peat moss wreath or make your own to create this living DIY herb garden crafts project.

DIY Glass Garden Flowers

Learn how to make glass garden flowers from old plates, bowls, candleholders, and more.

DIY Copper Plant Markers

These DIY plant markers made of copper will last for years.

DIY Compost Bin

Learn how to compost, and you’ll be amazed at how easy it really is. Build this DIY compost bin and get started!

Decorative Window Box Plans

This garden craft idea dresses up a plain window box with scalloped lead sheeting for a rustic look.

Clay Pot Trellis

Add clay pots to a wooden garden trellis, and you can switch out the plants to suit the seasons!

Clay Leaf DIY Plant Markers

This garden craft creates DIY plant markers using clay and letter stamps that are perfect for seed starting time.

Chair Planter Garden Project

Learn how to turn a chair into a planter with this simple garden project.

Bowling Ball Garden Art Ladybug

Recycle an old bowling ball into a ladybug (or three!) with a little paint and a few supplies. This bowling ball garden art project brings charm to any yard!