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25 Creative DIY Plant Markers & Tags

Published on March 25, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Plants tags and markers for keeping tracks of plants in the garden.

There are all sorts of creative, low-cost ways to make your own plant tags, markers, and labels for the garden. Grab some art supplies and repurposed household items and get crafty. If you need … [Read more...]

Garden Easels: 7 Picture Perfect Garden Art Ideas

Published on August 4, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art easels.

Elevate your gardenโ€™s artistic flair with a garden easel. Topped with a picture frame, plants and flowers, easels become living works of art in your outdoor space. If you're feeling crafty, this … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Plant Shelf (Easy Build)

Published on July 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› 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 2ร—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...]

25 Garden Art Projects & Ideas (Ebook)

Published on June 20, 2021 โ™› 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...]

14 Birdbath Planter Ideas for Your Garden

Published on June 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Birdbath planted with flowering succulents.

Discover creative ways to repurpose an old birdbath into a charming garden planter. Ideas include planting with annuals or succulents and crafting mini rock and fairy gardens. For more ideas, also … [Read more...]

How to Make Fossil Imprint Stepping-Stones

Published on May 5, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› 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...]

How to Make an Optical Illusion Mirror (It’s Cool!)

Published on April 28, 2021Last updated October 11, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

DIY optical illusion mirror with blue frame.

Turn a plain mirror into an optical illusion using these step-by-step instructions. Create your own door to a secret world. This mirror looks great at the end of a hallway or in a bedroom. If you … [Read more...]

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