Lawn Ornaments

Squirrels are wily little rodents noted for being able to outsmart just about anyone who tries to deny them access to bird feeders. Squirrels can walk on wire, jump almost 4 feet straight up, leap...

Creating sand molds for cast concrete garden ornaments is a lot of fun and yields ornaments with a rustic surface that seems weathered. Bird baths, stepping stones, wall copings, bench seats, wall...

Adding outdoor lighting to your front yard serves several purposes—not only does it enhance the look of your home after dark, but it also increases the safety and security of the area by...

Add a touch of sophistication to any garden or yard with a fan trellis. Use the trellis as a support for running or vining plants and vegetables. Take a few hours and build a fan trellis of your...

A planter trellis rises up and out of a garden box big enough to root vegetables or decorative plants. It allows people without a garden to plant vining vegetables such as tomatoes or peas. This...

If you're looking for a way to bring the country to your yard in the city, look no further than an ornamental windmill. They come in all shapes and sizes and are a perfect touch to any garden or yard.

Add a bird bath to your backyard and you'll soon be amazed at the number of winged friends that will be visiting your home. With different options to choose from, homemade bird baths can be as...

No garden is complete without a garden gnome. Unfortunately, there are many thieves who live to uproot gnomes from their safe resting places. If you want to keep your gnome safe, you have to...

Ladybugs are well-liked insects found in areas all over the world. They are famous for contributing to the elimination of pests by eating aphids, scale insects and plant mites. Ladybugs don't...

Everyone knows what lawn gnomes are: those short, cute creatures that watch out for the goods in your garden. Most people don't know, however, that there is more than one way to get your...

If you are looking for an easy project that will add beauty to your yard and provide enjoyment for the birds, make a sand cast birdbath. Not only are they a lot of fun to make, but you will also...

A copper rain chain is a large copper chain that is hung outside. When it rains, water flows down the chain and makes different designs and sounds. The first copper rain chains originated in Asia...

Making a topiary can be a fun project. Think of making a living sculpture out of plants that is limited only by your imagination. English gardens can be quite fanciful, and topiaries have always...

If you've got stuff hanging around that's too good to throw away, and way too much free time, creative recycling can put a smile on your dog's face, put some of your clutter to use and keep you...

Stained glass stepping stones are elegant and can be personalized. Making a stained glass stepping stone requires a basic knowledge of glass cutting and some patience. Make your stepping stones in...

Building a Japanese-style water feature can add a dramatic accent to your garden. With a few simple elements, you can create your own "tsukubai" or water basin, where, based on Japanese tradition,...

Birds are attracted to bright colors, such as the flowers in your garden. You can create a beautiful mosaic birdhouse that will not only liven up your garden decor, but will also ensure that more...

A seesaw, also known as a teeter totter, is a long board balanced on a fulcrum. One of these contraptions adds hours of enjoyment to most children and is easy to operate. The seesaw is a great...

Your favorite set of windchimes has ended up a tangled mess, either because you threw them in a box or they were the victim of a windstorm. Chucking the tangled windchimes in the trash is always...

A easy way to add the bird seed to your backyard feathered friends feeders.

Summer is coming again soon and what better way to welcome your feathered friends than with a bird feeder? Recycle a one-liter plastic bottle into a backyard bird feeder that is fun to make and...

Mosaic stepping stones are a great way to spruce up a garden path or to edge a patio. They are inexpensive to make and the supplies are easy to find. With supervision, even a young child can help...

Creating your own fake rocks from cement can be an advantage to collecting the real thing, as you can adapt the size, shape, color and texture to suit your personal needs. The process is easy, and...

Mother Nature can be ruthless when it comes to your fashionable garden gazebo. Before you step outside to see a storm has lifted your mosquito-netted haven from the ground and hurled it into the...

English peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas have beautiful pale green vines and delicate flowers. So why not grow them up a trellis that is as pretty as the plants? Peas grown on trellises produce...

A water feature is an excellent focal point for any type of garden. One that incorporates the Japanese-inspired rain chain, which is considered a "kinetic sculpture," is both attractive and...

Making a bird feeder is fun and easy, especially for kids. Here are three simple bird feeders that you and your children can enjoy putting together and hanging outside the window for some close-up...

Birdwatching can be a precious past time - especially when done from the comfort of your own backyard. If you want to draw in birds with custom-built nesting boxes, however, make sure to provide...

This is a fun and easy project you can do with kids. And after the birds are through feeding, you can just cut the string and throw the pine cone away.

With summer well on us and the birds fully returned it is time to add to your yard and surroundings with the colorful delights and antics of the bird kind.

Mosaic stepping stones are a great way to add your own creative style to a garden or a walkway, and they're so much fun to make that once you've made one, you'll want to make more. Get your family...

If you are looking for a way to add a little serenity to your backyard and to escape the hustle and bustle of the day, consider building a pond. Enjoy nature while indulging in a wonderful new hobby.

This is a fun and easy (though maybe a little messy) way to make a bird feeder. My kids love it!

Stepping stone walk or patio area is easy to do, by following these easy instructions.

If you want to give your planters the timeless look, the appearance that they had been there forever, you may want to give them a verdigris finish. Recreating the luminous, blue-green tones of...

Bird lovers always seem to find ways to attract their feathered friends closer to home for better viewing. Bird baths are an awesome way of bringing birds to your yard. But instead of going out to...

There are a variety of things you can do to take your backyard out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. You can add furniture, carefully manicured lawn ornamentations, and place a fine...

If you have access to tree stumps, you can use them in your garden to add rustic charm to any area. Stumps can be used in all kinds of ways, to add height to a area, to use as a platform for a...

Whether you want to warn folks of a vicious dog or keep trespassers at bay, your message can be told on a yard sign. For a permanent message, like stay off the grass, you can make a yard sign that...

For Yard art and other metal things that you would like to give an antique look without waiting 20 or 30 years... try this...

An above ground swimming pool doesn't have to stick up all by itself in your backyard, looking out of place and all alone. With a little thought, you can create landscaping around your above...

An Introduction in how to make a whirligig out of Metal

Legend has it that fairies occupy and protect beautiful gardens. But they have to have a place to live, right?A fairy house is said to be a gateway through which our fairy friends enter our...

Do you have a pair of old cowboy boots hiding in your closet collecting dust? Why not create something useful and sentimental with them? These too-cute bird houses are made from an authentic...

Metal whirligig wind toy

Make a whirligig out of metal using pattern from different sources and making it out of metal.

A weather vane tells two things--which way is north and which direction the wind is coming from. As long as it tells of those two things, a weather vane can be as plain or fancy as you wish....

Do you have a garden arbor or a walkway that is screaming for a little something to spruce it up? This shabby chic decorative garden gate could be just the thing to give your garden the "oomph"...

If you would like to attract birds to your backyard, you can add birdfeeders and make treats to entice the birds. Learn to make edible bird treats for your backyard feathered friends. These...

Decorating your garden is a very personal decision. Everyone has their own style and taste, and you should only include items in your yard or garden that appeal to you. Wether you like a formal...