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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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How to Build a Wooden Garden Obelisk (Step-by-Step)

Published on June 16, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade blue painted garden obelisks.

Use these free plans to build a garden obelisk from wood. Painted in a bold color, they are both a garden accent and perfect for supporting climbing vines. We have more afternoon projects for … [Read more...]

Advice For Starting a Backyard Pond (& Mistakes to Avoid)

Published on June 2, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Small pond form ready to install in backyard.

Thinking about a backyard pond? This guide covers the essentialsโ€”legalities, safety, design, and upkeepโ€”so you can enjoy your pond for years to come. If you are looking for pond design ideas, have … [Read more...]

Easy DIY Ant Moat For Hummingbird Feeders

Published on June 1, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird approaching moat at feeder that prevents ants from getting in the sugar water.

If you have ants raiding your hummingbird feeder, this simple DIY moat will prevent them from ever reaching the sugar water. Iโ€™ve been using mine for a while now, and it completely solved the … [Read more...]

How to Make Wooden Tomato Cages (Free Plans)

Published on May 25, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Unpainted and painted wooden tomato cages.

This DIY tomato cage is easy to build and provides excellent support for growing tomato vines while preventing the tender stems from breaking. They are a budget-friendly alternative to metal and … [Read more...]

Outdoor Glue That Really Sticks (Best Garden Art Adhesive)

Published on May 24, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Best glue for garden art and various projects including birdhouses and balls.

This waterproof silicone sealant is the best overall glue for outdoor use. It works for all my garden art including dish flowers that stay outside year-round in hot summers and cold winters. For … [Read more...]

50 Creative + Recycled Garden Art Projects

Published on May 18, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art made from recycled household stuff including a chandelier.

These garden art projects will make your backyard space unique. Most can be made in afternoon with simple upcycled household items. Iโ€™ve also listed my 14 Essential Garden Art-Making Tools and … [Read more...]

Make a Chickadee Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on May 13, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Chickadee perched on a branch.

Build a chickadee nesting box with these free plans. The hinged roof makes cleanup easy, so you can reuse the box year after year. I also have plans for making a wren nesting box and bluebird … [Read more...]

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