DIY Garden Projects

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

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How to Make a Butterfly Garden

For a fun twist, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve got two butterfly garden designs for you to try.

Adirondack Chair Planter Craft

Give a small plant a comfy resting place with this easy planter craft that starts...

Upcycled Tiki Torch Craft

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

Easy-to-Make Ice Ornaments

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

DIY Bug Box Plastic Canvas Craft

Create a DIY bug box for collecting caterpillars or lady bugs with this plastic canvas...

Watering Can Planter Project

Showcase a small plant inside or out with this DIY watering can planter project.

DIY Lantern Moth Jars

These easy DIY lantern moth jars will light up your garden during long summer evenings.

Easy DIY Garden Kneeling Pad

This DIY garden kneeling pad is larger and easier on the knees than many sold...

DIY Garden Wagon Seat

Transform the classic little red wagon into a charming seat. Whether you’re doing fall yard...

DIY Miniature Pond

Create a calming oasis on your patio with an easy, mini pond. You don’t even...

Aquarium Mini Garden

If a traditional mini garden isn't exactly your style, go under the sea and create...

DIY Bead Flowers Pot Stakes

Dress up your potted plants with DIY bead flowers on stakes. Choose beads and embellishments...

DIY Seed Packet Letters

Reuse those empty seed packets to create this easy garden decoration.

Caterpillar Bowling Ball Art

Garden visitors will be bowled over by this very friendly bowling ball art. It makes...

DIY Garden Bowling Pin Butterfly

An old bowling pin can metamorphose into a beautiful DIY garden butterfly with this striking...

5 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas From the Garden

Create a personal gift for friends and family with one or more of these creative...

Spiderweb Halloween Planter

Assemble this slightly spooky Halloween planter with a few inexpensive items from the dollar store.

DIY Vegetable Garden: Making Basil Salt

Do you love basil? Take your favorite herb a step further by making basil salt...

DIY Garden ­Mushrooms

Dress up your yard or front porch with these quick and easy DIY Garden Mushrooms....