SEARCH
MENU
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
Creative & Frugal Home & Garden Ideas

Empress of Dirt

  • Grow
  • Make
  • Ideas

New here?

Dig in!

Start here

DIY Garden Projects

Garden project instructions and ideas for items including trellis, greenhouses, raised beds, flower planters, privacy walls, and more.

Popular

How to Make Decorative Garden Art Balls

How to Make Giant Garden Art Alliums

Outdoor Glue That Really Sticks (Best Garden Art Adhesive)

How To Make Garden Art Toadstools

Published on July 8, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade toadstool garden art and gnome.

Make some whimsical garden art toadstools using repurposed items from your kitchen. They make adorable shelters for garden gnomes. If you would like to make a tiny garden, see How to Create a … [Read more...]

How To Make a Frog Prince (Garden Art DIY)

Published on April 29, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art frog prince with crown.

How to turn a bowling ball or glass globe into a whimsical, durable frog prince for your garden using frugal dollar store finds. For more, also see these creative project … [Read more...]

How to Make Glass Garden Art Totems

Published on February 16, 2013Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Making a garden art totem from glass pieces.

These garden art totems and birdbaths are easy to make using various household dishes and glassware. Be sure to use the recommended adhesive to ensure they can endure hot and cold outdoor weather … [Read more...]

How To Make a Dragonfly From a Ceiling Fan (Garden Art DIY)

Published on August 16, 2012Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art dragonfly made from fan blades.

Use this tutorial to make a giant garden dragonfly using the blades from an old ceiling fan. It's a fun repurposed project to make in an afternoon. There are more creative garden art tutorials … [Read more...]

How to Make a Gardening Head Scarf

Published on August 2, 2012Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade gardening headscarf.

Sew a headscarf using a bandana, a bit of padding, and a few quick stitches. Itโ€™s absorbent, comfortable, and perfect for hot days in the garden. If you enjoy sewing, this simple garden apron is a … [Read more...]

How to Make a Custom-Size Patio Screen Door

Published on July 10, 2012Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Custom size homemade screen door.

If you need a screen door in an unusual size, you may need to make your own. This shows how I made a custom door with basic woodworking supplies. After making this project, I added screening for … [Read more...]

Make a Weeping Water Wall for Your Container Pond

Published on May 3, 2012Last updated October 11, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade water wall and mini pond in a raised bed.

This weeping water wall is made from basic plumbing supplies hidden in the structure of a container pond. Use these tips to create your own. This is part of a series on everything you need to … [Read more...]

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16

Melissa J. Will - Empress of DirtWelcome!
I’m Melissa J. Will a.k.a. the Empress of Dirt (Ontario, Canada).
Join me as I share creative + frugal home & garden ideas with a dash of humor.
More:ย Contact/About
New here? Dig in!ย  |ย  Our Podcast

Handy Resources

  • Create Your Garden Profile
  • Soil-Mulch-Potting Mix Calculator
  • Garden Name Generator
  • Explore more โ–บ

 

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

Some articles on this site contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate and Ad Disclosure | Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 ยท Empress of Dirt Creative + Frugal Home & Garden Ideas