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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...]

DIY Succulent Wall Planter (Living Picture Frame Art)

Published on January 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Framed succulent garden art project.

Transform a picture frame into a succulent wall planter with these step-by-step instructions. Make living garden art with your favorite Sempervivums. This tutorial is from the book, Gardening … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Sweet Pea Arch

Published on January 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea arch in garden.

Make a sweet pea arch using these step-by-step DIY instructions. Use willow rods to create a beautiful, scented floral archway for your garden. This project is from the book, Gardening on a … [Read more...]

DIY Raised Garden Bed with Privacy Fence

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

Raised garden bed with built-in privacy wall.

Create a secluded space with this combination raised bed and privacy fence. Using standard lumber sizes, it’s an easy-to-assemble DIY project. You can also see privacy fence ideas here with all … [Read more...]

DIY Hanging Flower Planter Using Shoe Bags

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

Shoebag planter over top of mini greenhouse.

Want a mini flower garden in an unusual location? This DIY planter is made from a hanging shoe organizer. It's a smart way to add a splash of living color to patio walls, a doghouse, or the top of a … [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...]

How to Build a Staircase Plant Stand (Beginner Project)

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

Wooden staircase stand used to hold potted plants.

This staircase plant stand is inexpensive, easy-to-build, provides a lot of vertical growing space, and works both in the home and garden. Made from ready-made stringers from a home improvement store, … [Read more...]

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