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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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...


How to Make a DIY Squirrel Feeder

Most people enjoy the antics of squirrels in their backyard. This DIY Squirrel Feeder provides an unusually clear view of...


Plastic Bottle Crafts: Garden Flowers

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


DIY Recycled Garden Sign

Put your own personal touch on this project to create a recycled garden sign the whole neighborhood will love.


The Best Plants to Grow Against a Fence

Get creative tips for dressing up a bare fence with plants. Discover some of the best plants to grow against...


Natural DIY Air Freshener Recipes

Making DIY air fresheners from natural ingredients is easy, and chances are you already have most of what you need...


Stylish DIY Birdhouse Designs

Using a simple kit, learn how to make a birdhouse unique. These DIY birdhouse designs are bird-friendly but full of...


DIY Tomato Cage Birdbath or Bird Feeder

Recycle an old tomato cage into a birdbath or bird feeder that will have you attracting more backyard birds for...

Simple DIY: Homemade Birdbath Project

This DIY homemade birdbath is easy and inexpensive, too. Choose a basin to suit your style, and add a few...


Sew a Tote Bag for Garden Tools

Sew a tote bag made of canvas to hold garden tools. Use this pattern to make great gifts for gardening...


Upcycled DIY Lamp Birdbath Project

This DIY project is easy and inexpensive. Use an old lamp base to create an upcycled lamp birdbath that your...


Homemade PVC Pipe Bird Feeder Ideas

This DIY PVC pipe bird feeder can be made from extra materials lying around your house. Also make a PVC...


Plate and Knife Homemade Bird Feeder

This homemade bird feeder project uses recycled silverware and a plate to create a one-of-a-kind feeder!


Pinecone Hummingbird Craft Project

Using objects found in nature, this pinecone hummingbird craft is a great fall project for adults or kids.


DIY Mosaic Birdbath Backyard Project

This mosaic bird bath is surprisingly easy to make, and the height of the bowl is perfect for attracting bathing...


Muffin Tin DIY Bird Feeder

This recycled crafts project uses a muffin tin to create a DIY bird feeder buffet!


How to Make Metal Flowers

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

Green Roof DIY Birdhouse

This DIY birdhouse project incorporates the green roof concept, helping to keep the birds inside cooler in the summer heat.


Glass Jar Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.


Glass Bottle Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.


How to Make Easy DIY Oriole Feeders

The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...


Dresser Drawer Planter Garden Project

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


DIY Teacup Bird Feeder

Have a cuppa with the birds when you create this homemade bird feeder from an old teacup and saucer.

Porch Swing DIY Bird Feeder

This DIY bird feeder looks like your porch swing, and is popular with birds of all kinds!


DIY Copper Plant Markers

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


Make a DIY Bird Feeder Wreath

Learn how to make a bird feeder from seed heads and a grapevine wreath. This DIY bird feeder project makes...


DIY Bird Feeder for Peanuts

Offering peanuts is great for attracting a wider variety of birds. This DIY bird feeder makes it easy.


DIY Mealworm Feeder for Attracting Bluebirds

The secret for attracting bluebirds? Offer mealworms! This DIY mealworm feeder made from recycled tuna cans is perfect for the...


DIY Bird Bath Water Park

Use a few sturdy branches and shallow bowls to make a DIY bird bath spot for every bird in town!