A pond is actually not out of the question either, even if you don’t want to dig up your garden. You can turn a canoe into a pond and it would actually look awesome and very interesting. This cool idea comes from hometalk. Check out all the different types of plants and how great they all look together.
28. Install a Fire Pit
You know what else could potentially transform your entire backyard or garden? A fire pit. You could build one on a free weekend and it would be a fairly simple and enjoyable project. The hardest part would probably be buying and then carrying all the supplies. You’re going to need a lot of pavers. If you want to follow the design from keepingitsimple you’ll need 36 gray pavers, 24 square ones, and 8 triangle ones.
29. Drape String Lights
Hang some string lights out in the yard or the garden to create a lovely ambiance at night. You can use the string lights to frame the sitting area. You’ll probably need some poles so go check out cityfarmhouse to find out everything you need to know about poles and hanging outdoor lights.
30. Set Up a Playhouse for Kids
Building a playhouse could be a really fun project and you can even get the kids involved at some level. It doesn’t have to be a full mansion or anything too complex. Just start with a base and then add a frame and a roof. You can customize the design in all sorts of ways and even add more features with time. The tutorial from loveandrenovations should be a good starting point.
31. Make a Bird Feeder
Want to make birds feel welcomed into your garden. Try hanging a bird feeder somewhere. You can build it yourself and there are many different techniques that you can use. One option is to fill a glass bottle with seeds and to hang it upside down in a house-shaped box, as suggested on elizabethjoandesigns. You could hang this on a wall, a tree, or just rest it on a table or on a bench.
32. Consider Adding a Pergola
We should also mention some of the more basic structures often found in gardens and backyards. The pergola is one of them. You can build a modern pergola like the one you see here and it can become the new focal point of your yard. It’s not the easiest project in the world but it’s simple enough for a beginner DIYer so why not try it.
33. Build a Deck
And of course there’s also the deck which you can also build by yourself provided you have some spare time and you’re ready to put in the effort. This is a redwood deck and it’s fairly easy to put together. You do however have to build a frame first and that requires some planning.
34. Craft a Flag
No garden is complete without cute décor! A flag is a great idea for decorating a garden, but a cloth one can easily be damaged by weather or animals, so you should make one out of wood instead. This may sound a bit weird, but the results are super cute. You can find the instructions on My Life Abundant, but don’t feel as if you have to make an American flag, as you can use this idea to make any flag that you would like!
35. Design a Bird Bath Planter
Do you love birds? Besides using the aforementioned DIY feeder to attract them to your yard, you can also build this bird bath. The idea is from Mami Talks and it is very simple to make. You will need a couple urns of different sizes, as well as a terra cotta saucer. The cool thing about this project is that you can use spray paint to make the bird bath any color you want! Then just plant flowers in the lower portion, and enjoy all the beautiful birds that will surely come to visit this cute bird bath.
36. Decorate Your Garden With These DIY Concrete Orbs
Orbs have become a popular way to decorate a garden. But when you live in an area with harsh weather or lots of wind, you may worry about an expensive glass orb breaking or being damaged by the weather. This is why you should make concrete orbs like they did on Made By Barb instead. Although this project does involve mixing cement, it is otherwise quite easy to complete, and you can make any size orbs you want.
37. Make a Cover for Your Fire Pit
Fire pits are great at night and on chilly afternoons, but sometimes you may find yourself wishing that you had a place to set your morning coffee while you enjoy the sunrise in your garden. If you followed the above suggestion and built a fire pit for your garden (or maybe you already have one) you should consider making this cover featured in The Handmade Home to get more use out of it. This cover is made out of durable wood that will withstand the weather as well as make a great outdoor table when you need it!
38. Take Your Garden Vertical
Have you always wanted a flower wall? They’re actually quite easy to make, especially if you have a wall near your garden that you’ve been itching to decorate! You can find the instructions on Design Wine Dine, and you can have this project done in as little as a few hours. This project was designed with metal pails for aesthetic reasons, but you can choose any sort of pot you want—just be sure that they allow for proper water drainage!
39. Turn a Broken Pot Into a DIY Mini Fairy Garden
Accidents happen, and if you have been gardening for a while, it’s likely that you have broken a few pots along the way. Rather than throwing them out, follow this cute idea on Daily Dose of Style to transform it into a mini garden! This project is super simple and a great one to include the kids on. You can even have the mini-garden become your child’s personal garden as they learn about taking care of plants and the responsibilities that gardening entails!
40. Install a Water Feature
Do you wish that your garden could have an awesome water feature? With this project from Central Texas Gardener, it most certainly can! Now this will take some plumbing skills, as well as a glass table that you are okay with dismantling, so it isn’t for everyone. But, for those that do manage to accomplish it, the final result will look so neat that your neighbors won’t believe that this was a DIY project!
41. Place Cute Craft Butterflies
Butterflies are beautiful creatures and it’s always fun to see them when they visit your garden! But when you want to incorporate the beauty a butterfly brings to a garden all the time, rather than just when they occasionally visit, then make these cute spoon butterfly decorations from Nikki Lynn Design. This is a DIY project, but it does involve some welding, so don’t embark on this project unless you have welding materials or know someone that does.
42. Upcycle Bottle Caps Into a Flower Decoration
Do you have lots of bottle caps lying around that you aren’t sure what to do with? It’s time to turn them into an awesome decoration for your garden! This idea comes from Crafts by Amanda and will look great no matter what type of garden you have! Although this project is safe to leave outside, bottle caps will rust over time. This means that if you don’t want your bottle cap flower to rust, that you should place it somewhere in your garden where it won’t be exposed to water.
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