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6 Easy Garden DIYs You Will Want To Try

Making your backyard an inviting space is fun, and there are a ton of easy garden DIYs you can try to create the kind of backyard you want to spend time in. From scenic landscapes to crafty projects, transforming your yard from functional to fantastic is as simple as following the six easy garden DIYs below.

1. Make A Unique Bird Bath

Nothing makes a backyard retreat more peaceful and inviting than being able to watch the birds. Attract all species of birds to your backyard by building a unique and lovely bird bath out of cheap flower pots. For this project, all you’ll need is two flower pots (a small one and a large one), some potting soil, flowers, and a little elbow grease. When you’re done, find a spot to sit the new bird bath that you can see well as you lounge in your backyard.

2. Dress Up Your Home’s Foundation

The outside of your home should look just as nice as the inside. Dress up the plain concrete of your home’s foundation by adding stone or tile. Now, if you’re not comfortable with applying stone yourself, by all means, hire a professional to do it. Once finished, that ugly foundation will have a new, high-end look you’ll be proud to show off.

3. The Buried Pot Garden Project

If you aren’t into full-scale gardening with weed-pulling and season-long maintenance, then the buried pot garden is right up your alley. If you have a section of lawn or pathway just screaming for some sprucing up, head to your local garden shop, buy a few large flower pots and get started. The end result needs little hands-on attention, but it will look like you spend hours keeping it up.

4. A Practical And Stunning Herb Garden

Many garden enthusiasts are all about fresh herbs, but it can be somewhat difficult making planted herbs look good. This project, on the other hand, is as beautiful as it is functional. All you need is a couple of stair risers and a few window boxes. Attach the window boxes to the risers, add soil and your favorite herb plants, and voila! You have a very attractive herb garden.

5. Extra Table Space In The Backyard

If you have a wooden fence in your backyard, this DIY fence table project will add more table space where you need it most. Use if to hold your barbecue utensils or simply use it to hold your drinks while you play horseshoes. Either way, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. For this project, you’ll need to head to your local home improvement store and purchase a few supplies. You’ll want to be comfortable with power tools, too.

6. Transform An Old Tree Stump

Old tree stumps can be unsightly and a nuisance to mow around, but when you transform them into something amazing, those issues cease to be a problem. Transform an old tree stump in your backyard into a gnome house just like this one. Not only will that old stump be the center of attention once complete, you won’t mind trimming around it because it’s so beautiful. If you wish your backyard was more of a relaxing, inviting place, try a few DIY garden projects to make it so. We hope the examples we’ve shared above inspire you to get creative in your own backyard.

5 Upgrades For Outdoor Living Space

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many of us are staying at home more. This means finding new ways to entertain ourselves indoors and out. If you’ve never thought of your outdoor space as entertaining before, now’s the perfect time to transform it into an oasis of sorts to get some fresh air and a change of pace. Here are several upgrades that can transform your outdoor spaces into areas you’ll want to spend time in.

1. Hang A Hammock

Who doesn’t like lying in a hammock on a warm, breezy day? If you have two trees within hammock-hanging distance of each other, or, even if you don’t (you can install your own poles for hanging), you can hang a hammock or some other swinging-type seating to enjoy the great outdoors in.

2. Hang Lanterns Or String Lights In Your Yard

Just as lighting plays a big role in the ambiance inside your home, it can also lend a warm, relaxing vibe to your outdoor spaces, too. Try hanging decorative lanterns or stinging pretty lights across your yard or along a fence for a rustic look that begs you to enjoy it once the sun sets.

3. Play Around With Seating

Gone are the days when patio furniture had to match. These days, you have a multitude of options when it comes to outdoor seating. If you like collecting individual pieces and creating your own seating arrangement, go for it to create an outdoor seating area that portrays your personal style.

4. Accent With Textiles

Make your outdoor space fun and exciting by adding accents in bright colors and textures. From area rugs and throw pillows to slipcovers and more, you can make an extension of your indoor living area. Just be sure to choose fabrics that are designed to withstand the elements, so you don’t have to worry about storing any of your accents when the weather turns foul.

5. Consider Your Outdoor Activities

How will you use your outdoor space? Not only should it be comfortable and inviting, but it should also be functional. By adding a fireplace, you create a warm atmosphere that enables you to use the space during colder months. You can also add an outdoor kitchen, which will enable you to cook and dine outside on those beautiful summer evenings. Hopefully, the upgrades above will help you create an outdoor space that you love to spend time in.

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