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

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DIY Raised Bed Screens to Keep Pests Away From Vegetables

Published on July 20, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable bed with a squirrel screen over top to keep critters out.

If you need to keep animals like squirrels out of your raised garden beds or want to slow down pests like cabbage moths, these multi-purpose protective screens are a good addition to the … [Read more...]

How to Make a Birdcage Flower Planter

Published on July 19, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Antique bird cage used as an outdoor succulent planter.

Birdcage planters are a favorite with creative gardeners. These tips share ideas for setting up a new or upcycled birdcage as a planter for succulents or annuals. For more, see 8 Bold and … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Plant Shelf (Easy Build)

Published on July 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Outdoor plants shelves with burlap liners and an assortment of potted tropical plants.

This DIY outdoor plant shelf is a simple building project. Made from 2×4 lumber, you can build it in hour. Dress it up with burlap fabric and display your houseplants or flowering annuals outdoors on … [Read more...]

Free Plans to Build Your Own Wood Raised Garden Beds

Published on July 11, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden bed with fruits and vegetables

Ready to build a raised garden bed? These free beginner plans include designs in different shapes, sizes, and heights to fit a wide range of garden spaces. For more information on choosing lumber, … [Read more...]

25 Garden Art Projects & Ideas (Ebook)

Published on June 20, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden Art Projects & Ideas book cover

It's here! The latest edition of the Garden Art Projects & Ideas ebook is now available. This collection features reader's favorites in one handy file you can view on your phone, tablet, or … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen with Bug Hotel

Published on May 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Privacy garden wall with built-in bug hotel.

This freestanding DIY outdoor privacy screen can be built in an afternoon and adds both function and charm. I included built-in bug hotels to showcase favorite natural finds from the garden. This … [Read more...]

How to Make Fossil Imprint Stepping-Stones

Published on May 5, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Imprint of leaf in concrete stepping stone.

This tutorial on making fossil imprint stepping-stones is a selection from the book, A Woman's Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things by Tanya Anderson. Grab yourself a bag of cement and … [Read more...]

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