SEARCH
MENU
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
Creative & Frugal Home & Garden Ideas

Empress of Dirt

  • Grow
  • Make
  • Ideas

New here?

Dig in!

Start here

Wood DIY Projects

Make a Robin Nesting Shelf (Free Plans)

Published on September 2, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Robin and nesting shelf with nest.

This simple building plan shows how to make a nesting shelf for robins (Turdus migratorius) where they can build a nest and raise their young. The open design is also attractive to phoebes and house … [Read more...]

DIY Tall Raised Bed for Plant Containers & Bins

Published on August 2, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tall raised bed with flower pots and plastic bins.

Use these free building plans to created a tall, raised bed perfect for plant containers. The height makes it easy to reach flower pots and the design accommodates plastic bins for winter sowing. Add … [Read more...]

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...]

DIY Outdoor Plant Shelf (Easy Build)

Published on July 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Outdoor plant shelf hanging on wall with burlap fabric and 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...]

Free Raised Bed Building Plans

Published on July 11, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden bed with vegetables growing.

Ready to build a raised garden bed? These free plans for beginners offer several designs in various shapes, sizes, and heights to suit a variety of growing spaces. For more information on choosing … [Read more...]

DIY Raised Garden Bed with Built-in Privacy Wall

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

DIY raised garden bed with built-in privacy wall.

This DIY project combines a large, raised garden bed with a privacy wall to block out your neighbor's view of your garden while providing a good size growing space. I have provided plans for building … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen with Bug Hotel

Published on May 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Freestanding outdoor privacy screen with bug hotel.

This DIY outdoor privacy screen is freestanding, and can be built in an afternoon. I added some decorative and functional bug hotels to display favorite natural treasures from the garden. This is a … [Read more...]

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 6
  • Next Page »

Melissa J. Will - Empress of DirtWelcome!
I’m Melissa J. Will a.k.a. the Empress of Dirt (Ontario, Canada).
Join me as I share creative + frugal home & garden ideas with a dash of humor.
More: Contact/About
New here? Dig in!  |  Our Podcast
Free tools: Soil Calculator | What’s your garden name?

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Some articles on this site contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate and Ad Disclosure | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · Empress of Dirt Creative + Frugal Home & Garden Ideas