Garden Projects

Add the magic of moving water to your backyard, with a waterfall and pond. Our instructions show you how to build them using preformed shells…

Build your own pond and waterfall, then stock it with plants and fish. Learn the basic techniques for creating a relaxing water feature in your…

Learn how to turn a skinny sapling into a healthy adult tree. With a good location, the right size hole and the right soil, even an anemic…

Build a unique, natural-looking garden trellis for your climbing flowers and vines using standard copper water pipe. This long-lasting copper…

Learn about and compare natural stone, wood timber and stacked concrete block retaining wall systems. The article shows installation methods…

Control aggressive plants that have spreading root systems with a simple plastic container.

Regularly pruning bushes and shrubs can make the difference between a ragged, scraggly garden and an attractive, lush showplace. These tips will…

Vinyl fences come either panelized or as board-and-rail systems. Like wood fences, they look great as long as you set the posts plumb and in a…

Let us show you how to add this easy-to-build pond and easy-care deck to your garden. This serene retreat can be built by a novice and…

Run an underground electrical line into the garden to power an outdoor light or a pond pump. Here’s the quickest and cheapest method for…

Learn special techniques for planning and building durable steps, paths and retaining walls in a sloped yard using modular concrete blocks.

Nurture the land in your yard and protect the environment by channeling rain water and runoff from gutters into a rain garden planted with…

Building brick paths and stone walls creates a magical landscape. It's also hard work. These tips will help you work smarter and faster and…

Big outdoor planters are a great way to display flowers, but moving them is backbreaking. Here’s a simple way to cut the weight in…

Modular concrete blocks for retaining walls and garden projects are available in a huge range of styles and prices. This article surveys the…

Stone is always in style, and it blends well with any backyard. We'll show you the step-by-step information on how to build a classic, squared…

Micro irrigation systems save water, time and energy, and can be customized to fit any garden. These above-ground systems can be installed…

Create a stone-lined garden pond, then carve a waterfall out of a block of stone using basic power and hand tools. The technique is simple, even…

This Adirondack chair and matching love seat are designed for outdoor comfort. They're designed for easy assembly, so that a novice can build…

You don’t need any special woodworking skills to build this handy gardener’s bench in a weekend. We’ll show you everything…