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10 garden DIY projects for the weekend
Show off your creativity by following our step-by-step garden DIY projects.
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Garden DIY projects
Need a project to get stuck into? Transform your garden so that you want to stay at home, with our DIY guides.
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How to make a scarecrow for your vegetable patch
Follow our guide to making a scarecrow to warn birds off your vegetable patch
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How to make a terrarium
Advice on creating a closed or open terrarium, with our pick of the best plants to use.
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How to make a hazel fence
Find out how to make your own hazel fence, in our video guide with Monty Don.
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How to make pesto
Follow Monty's guide to making pesto, using home-grown basil and garlic.
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How to make a boot scraper
Keep your boots free of mud and muck with the help of this DIY boot scraper.
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How to make a garden shed tool rack
Keep your tools neatly stowed away by making your own shed tool rack – we show you how.
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How to make a herb napkin ring
Create an aromatic napkin ring using garden herbs like rosemary and bay.
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How to make a cold frame
Follow our easy, step-by-step guide to making a cold frame using recycled materials.
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How to make a comfrey feed
Learn how to make an organic and nutritious plant feed using comfrey leaves, in this simple step by step guide.
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How to make a contemporary raised bed
Raised beds are a great way to grow plants, improve soil conditions and resolve tricky design challenges in the garden. You can create the conditions that ensure plants thrive, and custom build it to suit your own garden.
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How to make a green roof for your bird table
Find out how to attract more wildlife to your garden by adding a green roof to your bird table.
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How to make a compost scoop
Discover how to give old plant food bottles a new purpose, by using them to create a compost scoop.
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How to make a concrete planter for house plants
Stylish concrete planters are perfect for house plants, cacti and succulents. We show you how to make them.
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How to make a herb oil. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Follow our step-by-step guide to making a herb-infused oil, for use in salads dressings.
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How to make a mini-pond
A mini-pond can bring interest and wildlife to your garden. We show you how to make one.
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How to make a mini-greenhouse
We show you how to upcycle an old wine box to create a mini-greenhouse.
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How to make a natural cough syrup
Soothe coughs and sore throats with this home-made onion and honey cough syrup.
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How to make a nectar-rich container display
Please bees, butterflies and other pollinators with this nectar-rich container display.
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How to make a metal garden obelisk
Create a stylish, architectural obelisk for climbing plants, by following this simple four-step project.
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How to make a lead wall planter
Discover how to create a stylish and space-savvy lead wall planter.
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How to make a lavender bath bag
Create a fragrant lavender bath bag for deep relaxation, with the help of this simple, three-step guide.
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How to make a kokedama
We show you how to make your own kokedama – perfect for hanging indoors or outdoors.