Backyard Projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our photos walk you through as you learn how to build a bird feeder with a rustic thatched top.

Little birds like wrens will love this DIY birdhouse made from an old cowboy boot!

Share a refreshing cup with the birds with this homemade feeder project using a coffee or teacup.

Learn how to make a birdhouse out of cloth for small birds like wrens and chickadees.

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

Learn how to make a DIY birdhouse perfect for wrens and other small birds using a clay flower pot.

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

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

Personalize a DIY birdhouse with an old license plate, and you’ll have a real one-of-a-kind place for birds to call...

Recycle an old bowling ball into a ladybug (or three!) with a little paint and a few supplies. This bowling...

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

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

Don’t toss those aluminum cans in the recycling bin – save them for this fun recycled crafts project!

Feed birds with this simple and fun homemade birdseed suet recipe. Learn how easy it is to make birdseed suet...

Rain Chains

DIY Stepping Stones and Border

A gift from one gardener to another.

Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes

Do you compost?  Or, have you wanted to try composting? A couple of weeks ago, I went on a ‘edible