Projects Made Simple

These DIY garden projects provide step-by-step directions for making decorations and gifts from plants. You can also find easy instructions and ideas for growing in traditional beds or a container garden.

3 Small Japanese Garden Ideas for Backyards

March 27, 2023

Small Japanese garden ideas you can create in your own backyard including ideal plants for each style.

Compost Tea – Step by Step

June 27, 2022

Compost tea is an easy option for gardeners and a healthy choice for plants. Learn how to make compost tea (aerated and non-aerated), and how to use it.

DIY: Homemade Seed Paper

April 26, 2021

Decorate Eggs Using Plants and Natural Dyes

March 3, 2021

How to Successfully Move Plants to a New Home

February 24, 2021

Learn How to Make a Living Succulent Wreath

Add a modern style to your entryway or patio table with this easy-to-make living succulent wreath.

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DIY: Fingerprint Painted Flowerpot

August 13, 2018

It's fun to make gifts yourself, especially when they're as easy and as attractive as this fingerprint flowerpot!

DIY Magnetic Plant Holder for Small Spaces

August 2, 2018

Creating your own magnetic air plant holder couldn't be easier!

5 Last-Minute Outdoor Party Decorations

July 26, 2018

Out of ideas for decorating for your next outdoor party? Try one of these simple DIY ideas for tables that are fresh and festive.

10 Easy Outdoor Décor Ideas

July 2, 2018

Ten beautiful outdoor accents that are easy, inexpensive and a great way to bring a touch of your unique personal style to outdoor areas.

How to Make Lavender Wands

June 21, 2018

Instructions for making a classically beautiful lavender wand with a calming scent.

Make a Patriotic Container Garden

May 21, 2018

What better way to show your patriotism than with colorful containers filled with red, white, and blue flowers to adorn your home and garden? Here are tips on selecting long-blooming flowers that are available in red, white and blue and grow well in containers.

Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

May 10, 2018

Follow these words of advice and your flowers will stay fresh and pretty.

Container Gardens for Butterflies

May 7, 2018

Even if you don’t have a lot of garden space, you can still grow plants in containers that will provide food for caterpillars, nectar for butterflies and shelter for their eggs. This article includes a list of plants favored by butterflies.

DIY: May Basket Day

April 30, 2018

This May 1, mark the special occasion by filling a basket-like jar with flowers to give your friends & family.

Garden Center Checklist

April 23, 2018

Before heading over to your neighborhood garden center, print this checklist to remember all the supplies you need in one trip.

Create a Fragrance Garden

March 19, 2018

Flowering plants are all beautiful, but some are more fragrant than others. Discover ten plants that will add exceptional fragrance to your landscape.