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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Bumblebee Bowling Ball Garden Art

Recycle an old bowling ball into a cheerful yellow bumblebee with this bumblebee bowling ball garden art project!


Build a One-Board DIY Birdhouse

A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.


Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes

Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes


DIY Grapevine Balls for Nesting Birds

Nesting birds use a variety of  materials to create the perfect place to lay their eggs. You can help attract...


Got Large Pots? Use Plastic Containers to Fill Extra Space

Do you like to grow ornamental plants in large pots?  I do.  Especially brightly-colored pots that add color to the


Make a DIY Peanut Bird Feeder With a Slinky

Make your own Slinky-style peanut bird feeder. Blue jays and other birds will love to visit this DIY feeder, and...


DIY Plant Watering Bottles

Are you ever faced with going away for a few days only to return to dried out, thirsty plants?  Or


Popcorn Cranberry DIY Bird Feeder Wreath

This DIY bird feeder wreath idea is simple and classic – a different twist on the once so popular popcorn and cranberry

An Old, Rusty Watering Can Finds New Purpose

I like old things.  So, when I spotted an old, galvanized watering can at an antique shop – I knew


DIY Milk Jug Watering System for Plants

If you're too busy to water your plants or going on vacation, try this method to make an easy milk...


Make a DIY Garlic Spray to Keep Bugs Away

Learn how to make an organic DIY garlic spray that will deter and eliminate damaging garden insects.


Tips for Growing Birdhouse Gourds

Learn gardening tips for growing birdhouse gourds that are perfect homes for your cavity nesting birds, such as swallows and...


Recycled Backyard: Tire Gardens

Got some old tires on hand? Building a tire garden is easy!


Transform a Fountain Into a Garden Planter

Do you have fountain or other water feature that you no longer use? Transform it into a planter, filled with...


DIY Hanging Birdbath Project Idea

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own hanging birdbath with simple materials.