Backyard Projects

From whimsical to budget friendly, transform your home and garden with these backyard projects and DIY ideas that are simple to fun to make!

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Make a DIY Hanging Tire Planter

Put a fresh and colorful spin on a classic repurposed planter.


How to Make a Tomato Cage Christmas Tree for Birds

Surprise your feathered friends with a holiday treat just for them! Make a tomato cage Christmas tree and decorate it...


Carve an Owl Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween

This friendly-faced pumpkin glows with character.


Clothespin Flowers Craft

This inexpensive craft requires only a few supplies, so you can make plenty of clothespin flowers for you and your...


DIY Tin Can Flower Bird Feeder

Repurpose tin cans to make this cute yet functional bird feeder


Easy DIY Flower Pens Craft

Make these DIY flower pens as a teacher gift to celebrate the start of the school year, or to dress...


Backyard Project: Add Color to the Outdoors With Milk Paint

Painting raised beds, borders and even compost bins with eco-friendly milk paint is a fun and easy backyard project that...


Chandelier Planter and Birdhouse Project

With just a few tweaks to a rummage sale find, you can create this elegant chandelier planter that also doubles...

Old-Fashioned DIY Rose Jar

Save the sweet scents of summer to remember all year with your own DIY rose jar collection!


Easy Gardening Idea: Creating Seed Balls

Seed balls or 'seed bombs' are the newest, easy gardening idea. Throw them out into a bare area in your...


DIY Yard Project: Make a Trellis From Tree Branches

Need a trellis for a favorite vine? Create your own rustic trellis using tree branches in our latest diy yard...


Dragonfly DIY Yard Art

Let your imagination take off with this DIY yard art project that turns copper wire and beads into cute critters...


Feeding Birds with Recycled Baskets

Save money by feeding birds from baskets found at thrift and other bargain stores.


Garden DIY Herb Markers

We love this project because it’s an excuse to buy more wine! Just save your corks to use as Garden...


How to Make a DIY Squirrel Feeder

Most people enjoy the antics of squirrels in their backyard. This DIY Squirrel Feeder provides an unusually clear view of...


Plastic Bottle Crafts: Garden Flowers

Pull a few plastic bottles out of the recycling bin, and create these easy garden flowers!


DIY Recycled Garden Sign

Put your own personal touch on this project to create a recycled garden sign the whole neighborhood will love.

The Best Plants to Grow Against a Fence

Get creative tips for dressing up a bare fence with plants. Discover some of the best plants to grow against...


Natural DIY Air Freshener Recipes

Making DIY air fresheners from natural ingredients is easy, and chances are you already have most of what you need...


Stylish DIY Birdhouse Designs

Using a simple kit, learn how to make a birdhouse unique. These DIY birdhouse designs are bird-friendly but full of...


DIY Tomato Cage Birdbath or Bird Feeder

Recycle an old tomato cage into a birdbath or bird feeder that will have you attracting more backyard birds for...


Simple DIY: Homemade Birdbath Project

This DIY homemade birdbath is easy and inexpensive, too. Choose a basin to suit your style, and add a few...


Sew a Tote Bag for Garden Tools

Sew a tote bag made of canvas to hold garden tools. Use this pattern to make great gifts for gardening...

Upcycled DIY Lamp Birdbath Project

This DIY project is easy and inexpensive. Use an old lamp base to create an upcycled lamp birdbath that your...


Homemade PVC Pipe Bird Feeder Ideas

This DIY PVC pipe bird feeder can be made from extra materials lying around your house. Also make a PVC...


Plate and Knife Homemade Bird Feeder

This homemade bird feeder project uses recycled silverware and a plate to create a one-of-a-kind feeder!


Pinecone Hummingbird Craft Project

Using objects found in nature, this pinecone hummingbird craft is a great fall project for adults or kids.


DIY Mosaic Birdbath Backyard Project

This mosaic bird bath is surprisingly easy to make, and the height of the bowl is perfect for attracting bathing...


Muffin Tin DIY Bird Feeder

This recycled crafts project uses a muffin tin to create a DIY bird feeder buffet!