Perk up an old desk or dresser and turn it into a convenient backyard workspace.
DIY Garden Projects
From cute containers to compost bins, these garden art projects and practical DIYs will enhance any backyard.
Make a DIY Potting Station from a Dresser
Perk up an old desk or dresser and turn it into a convenient backyard workspace. Read more >
Make a DIY Hanging Tire Planter
Put a fresh and colorful spin on a classic repurposed planter.
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.
Caterpillar Bowling Ball Art
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!
