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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

DIY wood-framed screens with hardware cloth to keep animals out of raised garden beds.

If you need to keep animals 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 garden. Before you … [Read more...]

How to Paint Vinyl Siding (Shed Makeover)

Published on June 22, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden shed decorated for fall with straw bales and pumpkins after paint makeover.

Can you paint vinyl siding? Yes. There are self-priming exterior paints made specifically for this purpose, providing excellent, long-lasting coverage. I gave my backyard shed a makeover several years … [Read more...]

14 Creative and Functional Potting Bench Ideas

Published on April 16, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potting benches and tables for the garden.

This collection of creative and functional potting bench ideas comes from home gardens. While some are intended as a place to display garden art, others are good, functional tables that make fast work … [Read more...]

How To Build a Mini Greenhouse From Old Windows

Published on December 27, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Little greenhouse made from old house windows.

With some recycled house windows you can make your own mini greenhouse for the garden. These step by step instructions show a smart way to make a sturdy structure that will last for years. I also … [Read more...]

20 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy

Published on November 24, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

White garden gate with rose arbor over top.

If you want to block your neighbor’s view of your backyard there are lots of privacy options even if you do not have a fence. If you have a fence but it’s too low, see How to Make a Fence … [Read more...]

25 Ways to Dress Up a Fence With Garden Art

Published on August 9, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art on fences including old tools, a funny face, and an old window frame.

These garden fence decorations show all sorts of creative ways to dress up your outdoor space. Discover how to turn that bland wall into a work of art. Want more privacy? See 20 Ideas for … [Read more...]

How to Build a Simple Staircase Plant Stand

Published on August 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY staircase plant stand.

This staircase plant stand is inexpensive, easy-to-build, provides a lot of vertical growing space, and works both in the home and garden. For more easy building projects also see 32 DIY Wood … [Read more...]

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