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What to Look For at Yard Sales to Spruce Up Your Garden

Published on May 4, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden items to look for at yard sales including old ladders and watering cans.

After seeing so many clever repurposed garden projects, it’s easy to forget what to look for once you’re at a yard sale. Keep our printable wishlist handy to jog your memory and help you spot those … [Read more...]

Dreamy Garden Beds: Repurposed Bed Frames for Benches and Borders

Published on March 16, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage of various bed frames used outside in garden

Turn old bed frames into real garden beds. See creative ways gardeners repurpose metal bed frames to enclose garden beds, build benches, and add charm to their outdoor spaces. If you love the idea … [Read more...]

12 Creative & Rustic Garden Art Ladder Ideas

Published on February 18, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art ladders in the garden.

Add character to your garden with a repurposed wooden ladder. Creative ideas include using a vintage ladder to display planters, birdhouses, and garden art. If you want to make your own, this … [Read more...]

How to Make Garden Art Flowers from Dishes

Published on October 2, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Materials for making dish flowers.

Use these step-by-step instructions to turn old glass dishes and plates into beautiful garden art flowers. We have included tips for drilling holes in plates to provide more options for assembling … [Read more...]

How to Make a Clay Pot Lighthouse

Published on June 5, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art lighthouses made from clay pots.

These clay pot lighthouses are an easy craft project to make with kids and can be completed in an afternoon. A solar lamp on top makes them glow at night—it’s very pretty! If you would like more … [Read more...]

14 Creative Tree Stump Ideas for Backyard Gardens

Published on June 2, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tree stump in garden decorated with garden art.

What can you do with a large tree stump after removing an old tree? Have a look at these creative ideas for converting tree stumps into garden planters, play places, garden art, birdfeeders, and more. … [Read more...]

Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas (Quick & Fun)

Published on September 25, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Funny pumpkin faces created without carving.

These no-carve pumpkins are quick and easy to create using materials found in your home and garden. With no need to cut the pumpkin open, your creations will last weeks longer than traditional … [Read more...]

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