Garden Projects
Projects for building useful structures and systems for your outdoor space. We cover planters, composting solutions, greenhouses and decorative garden features.
A Kitchen Herb Garden for All Garden Sizes
Grow fresh herbs at home in any space, from windowsills to garden beds, and transform your cooking with homegrown flavour.
How to Make a Green Roof for Your Shed
Step-by-step guide to building a green roof on your shed and enjoying the gardening, wildlife, and insulation benefits.
How to Make Your Own Car Windscreen Cleaner
Mix up your own windscreen cleaner at home with simple ingredients like vinegar and water instead of buying expensive products.
Make Your Own Barbeque
Build a permanent brick barbeque in your garden for year-round outdoor entertaining and gatherings.
Make Your Own Cloche and Mini Greenhouse
Build simple cloches and mini greenhouses to protect seedlings from frost, wind and damp without heating costs.
Make Your Own Compost Heap
Turn your garden waste into free fertiliser by building your own compost heap from recycled materials.
Make Your Own Insect Repellents
Make natural insect repellents at home instead of using chemical-laden commercial products that can harm your health.
Make Your Own Medicinal Herb and Flower Garden
Grow your own medicinal herbs and flowers at home, from windowsill pots to garden beds, using plants proven to help with healing.
Make Your Own Organic Compost
Turn your kitchen and garden scraps into nutrient-rich compost that saves money and protects peat wetlands.
Make Your Own Organic Fertiliser
Make your own organic fertiliser at home using simple ingredients like nettles to feed your plants without buying commercial products.
Make Your Own Planters and Pots
Make your own unique planters from recycled materials like old boots, barrels and toolboxes instead of buying standard pots.
Make Your Own Potato Planter
Grow your own potatoes at home using a DIY planter, even in small spaces, and taste the difference homegrown makes.
Make Your Own Recycled Wooden Planter
Turn leftover wood scraps into a practical planter with this simple step-by-step guide.
Make Your Own Salad Box
Grow fresh salad on your windowsill with a simple box and enjoy homegrown greens with zero food miles.