Skip the Grass
Use pea gravel instead of grass to create a Mediterranean-style drought-resistant backyard. This cottage garden has a tranquil and fragrant bistro table surrounded by bee-attracting lavender, rosemary, and roses for breakfast or work.
Decorate a She Shed
Hang checkered fabric on the walls, add a cushioned couch, and decorate with rugs, baskets, plants, and a side table to turn a backyard shed into a charming woman shed in two days.
Make an Easy Potting Station
Set up a thrifty potting station using repurposed items like an old door and upturned galvanized trash cans to create a cute and functional gardening workstation, perfect for all your potting needs.
Build a Raised Bed Garden
Raised beds are good for warming weak soil and planting. For a productive and organized garden, build them using timber, bricks, concrete blocks, or an easy-to-assemble kit.
Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Install hummingbird feeders and sow their favorite flowers. These tiny gems, which beat their wings 50 times per minute and need to eat every 10-15 minutes, will wow you with their airborne tricks.
Repurpose a Patio
Turn an empty concrete pad or pea gravel area into a lively seating area. These places can be multifunctional, as Marcus and Victoria Ford turned their area into an outdoor movie spot with a screen.
Cool Off in a Stock Tank Pool
Create a budget-friendly mini pool by repurposing a stock tank, perfect for cooling off during summer. This modestly sized addition is a cost-effective alternative to traditional in-ground pools.
Hang a Mason Bee House
Install a Mason Bee home to attract beneficial pollinators and improve your garden. Mason bees pollinate crops, flowers, and herbs, boosting your garden.