Do you have ample time on your hands and you donโt know what to do with it? Do you feel like your backyard might be in desperate need of a โmakeoverโ but you donโt know where to start?
Well, this is why we are here for you. Here you will find 45 DIY ideas on how to transform your garden into something totally new and fresh, your own magical sanctuary! We have some serious inspiration for you. Good luck!
Here Are 45 DIY Yard Projects For You:
1) Hanging Planter Tire
Incorporating unique looking planters is a great way to create reverie in your backyard. You can take common objects like a tire. Just paint one, drill some holes in it for drainage, and add some flowers to it. Get the details on this project here.
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DIY Show Off
2) Use String Lights For Light
String lights are an inexpensive way to illuminate your backyard. They give your backyard a fantasy-like feel. You can find lots of great ways to use string lights in your backyard here.
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Brooklyn Limestone
3) DIY Wire Railing
Bulky wooden fences can cheapen the look of your porch. You can easily create a safe wire fence that will give your outdoor space a more modern look. Learn how to build one here.
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Sarah M. Dorsey Designs
4) Rolling Grill/Drink Cart
Having an outdoor grill/bar cart can make entertaining a lot easier. There are a lot of different designs but this one can be made after a trip to Home Depot. Get the instructions on how to make it here.
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Jaime Costiglio
5) Teapot Fountain
Water features are so much fun. And this one looks like a magical floating teapot. You can learn how to make it on here.
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Hometalk
6) Hanging Planter Shelf
This hanging plant makes for a beautiful display. Itโs also fairly easy to create. Get the tutorial here.
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Survival Life
7) Hanging Herb Garden
This chicken wire herb garden is a great way to create division in your garden. It also creates a wonderful focal display. Learn how to make one here.
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Home Made Lovely
8) Glass Door Window Pane
Sheds donโt have to look ugly and industrial. You can create really pretty looking ones from old doors or window panes. Learn how to make one here.
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A Cultivated Nest
9) DIY Potting Table
There are lots of different designs for potting stations. You can make a really cute one from a repurposed changing table. You can find different ideas here.
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Pinterest
10) Fancy Picnic Table
Why have a boring picnic table when you can have a really cool looking one. All it takes is a coat of paint and some creativity. You can find lots of fun ideas here.
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Pinterest
11) Modern Outdoor Playhouse
Playhouses donโt have to look ugly and cartoony. You can make an outdoor playhouse for kids that youโll want to hang out in too. Get the details on this one here.
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Lazy Sunday Cooking
12) Outdoor Lounge Area
Nothing is more magical than lounging. You can create inexpensive lounge furniture with pallets and or cinder blocks. Youโll find tons of ideas and tutorials with a few internet searches. Learn how to make the one below here.
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Instructables
13) Crochet Hammock
Storebought hammocks are nice, but having a crocheted one really makes a beautiful statement. You can make it any color you like to enliven your backyard. Learn how to make one here.
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Angie Diersman
14) Colorful Paper Lanterns
Lanterns will bring some light to your backyard without having to plug anything in. Colorful paper lanterns will brighten up the whole backyard. It will create a fairytale-like atmosphere.
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Jooinn
15) Build a Pergola
You have to have some craftsmanship for this project. But itโs way less expensive to build one yourself. Get some plans for different pergola designs here.
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Morning Chores
16) Personalized Statement Planter
This project really is a beauty. You wouldnโt be able to find something personalized like this in a store and itโs fairly easy to build. Learn how to make one here.
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Remodelaholic
17) Build A Beach
You can create a whole new world in your own backyard. Just turn it into a beach. Learn how here.
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Sunset
18) Outdoor Shower
Need to rinse all that sand off? Create a simple outdoor shower. Learn this simple design here.
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Sweet Paul Mag
19) Garden Mirrors
These garden mirrors make it look like youโre looking into a new dimension. It also makes your outdoor spaces look a lot larger. Learn how this project was done here.
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The Brambleberry Cottage
20) DIY Wind Chime
You can make your own wind chime with just about anything. This crystal one is gorgeous. But you can make them from old broken jewelry, seashells, and just about anything else you can think of.
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Pinterest
21) DIY Fire Pits
DIY fire pits can be super simple to make or intricate. It depends on what kind youโd like to build. You can find different designs and plans here.
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Morning Chores
22) Kiddie Car Wash
Backyards should be fun. And whatโs more fun than a kiddie car wash sprinkler? Learn how to make one here.
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Momfluential
23) Backyard Movie Theatre
Creating a home theater doesnโt have to be expensive if youโre making one in your backyard. There are lots of different ways to go about this. Get the details here.
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The Garden Glove
24) Outdoor Bar
Your house will be the most fun on the block if you have a bar. Problem is, people might never want to leave! You can get DIY designs and instructions here.
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1001 Pallets
25) Plant Allium Flowers
Allium flowers are fun and make you feel like youโre in a Dr. Seuss book. Their stems can grow 3 to 4 feet tall. You can learn all about these funky flowers here.
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Van Meuwen
26) DIY Tree Post
Making a full tree house can be a lot of work. You can meet the kids halfway with a fun tree post. Learn how to make one here.
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Apartment Therapy
27) Beer Cooler Table
Never get up to get a drink again. Just make yourself a table with a built in beer/wine cooler. Get the instructions here.
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Domesticated Engineer
28) Marble Fences
Make your fence fun. You can do so by drilling holes into it and shoving marbles in the holes. The sun will shine through them and look super pretty.
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Pinterest
29) Trampoline Diving Board
No need to go out and buy a diving board to have it installed. Get a used trampoline instead. It works just as well!
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Pinterest
30) Porch Bed
The best naps are outside naps. You can nap outside with an outdoor porch bed. You can find simple day bed ideas here.
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Apartment Therapy
31) Outdoor Lounge Area
If youโre going to have a magical backyard, youโre going to have to have a swing. You can make a swing from a tire, a pallet, or an old bedframe. Get some ideas here.
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Binti Home
32) DIY Greenhouses
You can grow all sorts of beautiful plants and herbs in a DIY greenhouse. You can make one from old windows or other reclaimed materials. Youโll find different tutorials here.
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Country Living
33) Gather Around A Tree
Sitting under a tree and receiving its beautiful shade is a gift. One that you can recieve over and over again if you create a tree bench. Learn how to build one here.
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Homedit
34) Make a Secret Hideaway
Have a secret little place in your backyard will make it feel special. Use steps and shrubbery to create your secret spot. Make sure you leave some cushion to get cozy.
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Homedit
35) Decorate a Tree Stump
Donโt let your tree stumps sit around and look ugly. Spruce them up. You can paint them or you can scoop out the insides and add flowers to it.
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Homedit
36) Hoola Hoop Chandelier
Why canโt you have a chandelier outdoors? You can make a simple one from a hula hoop and some string lights. You can also hang some crystals from it.
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Sarah With An H
37) Glowing Outdoor Orbs
Glowing orbs create an instantaneous magical feel. Their illumination gives off a soft glow that your guests will become curious about. You can find really cheap solar powered ones online.
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The Art of Doing Stuff
38) Chandelier Planter
You can repurpose an old chandelier by using it outdoors. You can turn the lighting fixtures into a sweet hanging planter. You can also paint it to give it a pop of color. Learn how to make on here.
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DIY Show Off
39) Fill Furniture With Succulents
Create a beautiful focal piece in your backyard with an old piece of furniture. Open up its drawers and fill it with succulents. You can also fill it with flowers.
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Cute DIY Projects
40) Fun Garden Markers
Garden markers make sure we donโt forget where we plant stuff. But why not have a little fun with them? You can paint rocks to look like the item you planted, like strawberries, carrots, or pumpkins.
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Adventure in a Box
41) Your Kidsโ Little Greenhouse
Do you have any old window panels just lying around unused? Well, you and your children can make this together, follow the tutorial here and make the cutest little greenhouse.
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EmpressofDirt
42) Your Own Mattress Swing
Have you always longed to have your own garden swing but you didnโt know how? Well, here we have the solution for you, you just need some sturdy chains and an old mattress. Donโt waste any time and get to work!
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zassytreasuresanddesign
43) Make Your Own Fairy House
Do you like to give your garden a more fairy-tale vibe? Well, this is exactly what you have been looking for! Make your own little Fairy House using material easily found around your house or in inexpensive stores, like Dollar Tree.
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Pinterest
44) Chicken Wire Flowers
Do you want to create something really special and unique for your garden, but you donโ want to spend too much money? Well, here you can find a tutorial on how to use chicken wire to make beautiful wire-flowers for your garden.
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Craft Ideas2Live
45) Bird House
Do you love birds and you would like to have something for them exclusively in your back yard? Well, why donโt you consider making your own little bird house? You can choose among different types here!
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Coastal Creators
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