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15 Spring DIY Garden Ideas

By Editorial Assistant: Jenny Krane
Updated May 11, 2020
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Time to spruce up your backyard, deck, porch or garden! Give one of these DIY projects a go and create a container garden, window box, centerpiece, plant markers, terrarium and more.

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How to make a concrete globe garden planter

Even a novice DIYer can create a garden planter with materials available at home improvement centers. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions.

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How to plant a water container garden

Here's how to create a simple pond in a pot so you can enjoy water lilies on a sunny deck or patio. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions.

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How to create a vertical garden

Vintage frames accent nature's own living artwork in these beautiful DIY projects. Follow our step-by-step instructions.

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How to make a street-sign window box

Pair a vintage street sign with a salvaged container for a window box brimming with charm. Get step-by-step details.

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How to create a succulent arrangement

A cake stand and some florists moss provide a simple foundation for this display that works great as a centerpiece. Follow our step-by-step instructions.

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How to paint and plant baskets for container gardens

Turn an inexpensive basket into a miniature garden with our simple paint techniques and a handful of your favorite herbs or easy-to-grow flowers. Here's how.

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How to make chalkboard plant markers

These creative chalkboard plant markers make the perfect gift for your gardening friends, and they're super-easy to make! Here's how.Ā 

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How to make a moss dish garden

Moss dish gardens allow you to get up close and personal with a lush green landscape. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions.

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How to plant a cracked-pot succulent garden

Give broken pots a second life by turning them into container gardens. Here are step-by-step instructions.

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How to make a tabletop woodland garden

Arrange a lush centerpiece inspired by nature for use indoors or out. Our story gives you step-by-step instructions.

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How to make a creative terrarium

Follow our instructionsĀ to learn how to create tiny terrariums, where big concepts are condensed into small spaces.Ā 

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How to create a spring floral centerpiece

A combination of spring-fresh branches and bulbs creates a uniquely charming centerpiece. See our easy instructions.

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How to grow pips in a pocket

Cultivate the essence of spring in a pocket pot by growing fragrant lily-of-the-valley weeks ahead of the usual gardening season. Here are step-by-step instructions.

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3 DIY ways to age garden pots

Plain terra-cotta garden containers gain weathered-over-time style with our 3 easy techniques. See our simple step-by-step instructions.

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How to create a tabletop garden

Create a potted centerpiece that brings spring indoors. Find step-by-step instructions.

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1 of 15 How to make a concrete globe garden planter
2 of 15 How to plant a water container garden
3 of 15 How to create a vertical garden
4 of 15 How to make a street-sign window box
5 of 15 How to create a succulent arrangement
6 of 15 How to paint and plant baskets for container gardens
7 of 15 How to make chalkboard plant markers
8 of 15 How to make a moss dish garden
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