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Don't Toss Old Hangers When You Could Reuse Them In The Garden Like This

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Put those old hangers to work in the garden. With a little creativity, they can become everything from practical plant supports to charming decorative accents.

Repurpose Old Wood Pallets Into A Custom Planter For An Instantly Elevated Look

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Turn old wood pallets into a planter designed just for your space. Better yet, if you already have the tools, this stylish DIY could be completely free.

Repurpose A Thrifted, Vintage Doily Into The Cutest Hanging Planter

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

A vintage doily is all it takes to give your greenery a glow-up. This easy, budget-friendly DIY turns an ordinary hanging planter into something adorable.

Don't Throw Away Old Pot Lids — Turn Them Into Stunning DIY Garden Art Instead

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Hold onto those old pot lids and turn them into garden art. This DIY can transform an plain shed wall or fence into something unique and extraordinary.

Repurpose An Old Picture Frame Into A Living Wall DIY Art Piece

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Pick the right plants and your walls will come to life. A picture frame can become a lush living art piece that's equal parts decor and conversation starter.

Give Your Garden A Grand Entrance With HGTV's David Bromstad's DIY Outdoor Curtains

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If you've got a garden arch and a few basic knot-tying skills, this DIY upgrade can give your outdoor space a welcome worthy of a double take.

The Cutest Pool Noodle Hack To Elevate A DIY Planter Instantly

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

This clever pool noodle trick makes faux flower arranging a total breeze while giving your DIY planter an instant upgrade in the style department.

Why Joanna Gaines Puts Weird Boxes Around Her Flowers

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sun, 10 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Why does Joanna Gaines put boxes around her flowers? The answer might surprise you and could inspire you to start making a few of your own boxes.

Don't Throw Out An Old Filing Cabinet: DIY A Gorgeous Planter

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Give that old filing cabinet a glow-up. This easy upcycle turns office leftovers into a standout planter - perfect for filling with blooms and fresh fruits.

Upcycle An Old Produce Bin Into The Cutest Hanging Planter

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Before you toss that old produce bin, give it a glow-up - this easy upgrade turns it into a hanging planter that works just as well indoors as it does outside.

Don't Toss Old Egg Cartons When You Could Be Using Them For Your Plants

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

This DIY invites you to use your breakfast leftovers in the garden this spring. Even a plastic egg carton can be a useful tool when it comes to your plants.

This Might Be The Easiest DIY Bird Feeder You'll Try In 2026

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

It doesn't get much easier than this: When you're done with your toilet paper roll, give it a (brief) second life as a low-maintenance, low-expense bird feeder.

Repurpose Old Pot Lids Into The Cutest Garden DIY Decor

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If you have accumulated more pot lids than pots over the years, you don't have to throw them out. This DIY decor is for your feathered friends to enjoy.

Don't Throw Out Old Birdbaths: Make This Charming DIY Plant Stand

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

As tempting as it is to just be rid of an old, unused birdbath, you can give it a second life in just a few steps by turning it into a DIY plant stand.

Turn Kitchen Trash Into Garden Treasure With A Bird Feeder You Can Easily DIY

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If you love feeding the birds and recycling, then this super easy DIY may be for you. Using an item we frequently throw out, you can create a hanging feeder.

Invite Owls To Your Yard With An Easy DIY Nesting Box

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Owls can be more helpful in your yard than you think, so give the unique creatures room and board for their hard work with this DIY wooden nesting box.

Transform An Old Tree Stump From Trash To Treasure With A Garden Glow Up

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Hit two birds with one stone by dealing with your unsightly tree stump and adding a whimsical flare to your garden. And, you don't need a lot of tools for this.

Don't Throw Out This Kitchen Leftover And Your Pothos Plant Will Thank You

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

If you're trying to keep kitchen scraps out of the trash, your pothos can offer you one more way to do it. This plant wouldn't mind the boost occasionally.

Don't Toss Garden Scraps When You Could Be Using Them To DIY A Bird Feeder

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Rather than carting away thin branches and dried grasses to the compost bin, use them for this intricate DIY project to house your feathered friends' food.

Transform Empty Soup Cans Into Cute Garden Decor With This Easy DIY

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

As fun as buying garden decor is, an easy DIY can give you a personal touch to your space. And this easy DIY recycles empty cans that would just be thrown out.