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Make the most of your garden and outdoor area with these DIY projects, designed to help you brighten the great outdoors. We hope that you find them inspiring to make the most of your outdoor space.    › Kiwi Gardener   › NZ Gardener   

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Seed storage box
Seed storage
Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised... more
Create your own water garden
Create your own water garden
Enjoy water-loving plants with this easy-to-build water planter... more
Seed markers
Seed markers
Use these fun pebble markers as a reminder of the seeds you’ve planted... more
DIY cornhole set
DIY cornhole set
Cornhole is the perfect game for summer entertaining... more
Barrel bar
Barrel bar
Turn an old wine barrel into a handy ice bucket and table... more
Sun shelter
Sun shelter
Give your furry best friend a shaded and comfy outdoor nap spot... more
Clothesline upgrade
Clothesline upgrade
Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy... more
Berry trellis
Berry trellis
Give your berries room to grow and plenty of airflow with this helpful trellis... more

Dinosaur garden
Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make garden... more
Double-duty seed tray
Double-duty seed tray
An easy-to-make seed tray that can also double as a mini propagator... more
Plywood pegboard
Plywood pegboard
Easily change the height and layout of the shelves as your plants grow... more
Tiered strawberry planter
Tiered strawberry planter
Planting strawberries in winter means they have plenty of time to establish... more
Garden edging
Garden edging
One of the easiest and most practical ways to keep your garden looking tidy... more
Wall-mounted boot rack
Wall-mounted boot rack
Perfect for clearing clutter and allowing your boots to dry out... more 
Outdoor noughts & crosses
Outdoor noughts & crosses
A colourful twist on the classic noughts and crosses game... more
Make a recycled planter box
Recycled planter box
It's easy to be green if you use recycled timber to create this planter box... more
Corner bench seat with storage
Corner bench seat
Functional and stylish - somewhere to sit and relax + waterproof storage... more
Spa pool towel stand
Spa pool towel-stand
Keep towels off the ground while adding a splash of colour to your garden... more
Build a bug hotel
Bug hotel
Get the kids encouraging friendly bugs to check into your garden... more
Build a portable leaf bin
Portable leaf bin
Autumn leaves are lovely – especially when collected tidily in this portable leaf bin... more
Recycled Pallet Outdoor Bar
Recycled pallet outdoor bar
A great addition to any outdoor entertaining space... more
Painted plant pot with cat grass
Happy cat plant pot
Paint a cool kitty plant pot complete with delicious cat grass... more
Build a harvest basket for your garden
Harvest basket
This quick and easy DIY project will help you harvest and wash your veges.. more
Building a hammock stand
Hammock stand
Build this sturdy hammock stand and create a place to relax... more
Turn a terracotta pot into an outside coffee table
Time for a cuppa
Transform a humble terracotta plant pot into this stylish coffee table... more
Make a stacked succulent planter
Stacked succulent planter
AChristmas gift or stylish centrepiece for a festive outdoor dining table... more
Make self watering herb planters for your windowsill
Self–Watering Herb Planters
A simple way to begin a herb garden or brighten up a windowsill... more
Build rustic herb shelves for your garden
DIY rustic herb shelves
Use reclaimed native timber to create a set of rustic herb shelves... more
Make a worm farm
DIY worm farm
Go green and upcycle an old metal laundry tub into an upmarket worm farm... more
Build a glasshouse from recycled materials
Upcycled glasshouse
Use a combination of reclaimed and new materials to create this glasshouse... more
Hanging strawberry planter
Hanging planters
Get your little ones to add their creative touch and grow strawberries... more
Build a liquid composting bin for your garden
Liquid composter
Turn a humble wheelie bin into a liquid composter for green garden waste... more
Build a propating unit for your garden
Propagating unit
Build a propagation area and protect your plant babies... more
Make a planter pot and stand
Planter pot & stand
Use timber and concrete mortar mix to make a statement piece... more
Make an outside sink unit for your garden
The garden sink
Keep clean in the garden over autumn with this handy outdoor sink unit... more
Make a leaf inspired wall hanging in autumn colours from clay
Autumnal wall hanging
Bring nature’s beautiful autumn colours inside with this great little project... more
Build a wooden planter box for your garden
DIY planter
Build a wooden planter box for your garden... more
Make a compost cage for your garden
Compost cage
Get maximum aeration into your garden compost with this handy cage... more
Build a daybed from recyled timber
Recycled daybed
Build this fabulous daybed made entirely from recycled native timber... more
Build a giant four in a row game for your garden
Four in a row
This super-sized game makes a perfect summer project... more
Build an under cover potter for a small garden bench
Under-cover potter
Get protection from the sun and rain with this nifty covered potting bench... more
Build a corner seat for your garden
Wood storage unit
Get ready for the colder months with this easy-to build storage unit... more
Build a corner seat for your garden
Take a seat
Upcycle a couple of wooden doors into this stylish outdoor seat... more
Make a tower of pots planter
Topsy turvy tower
Add a touch of whimsy to your garden with these colourful pots... more
Build garden planters
Space–saving plant stack
Create this simple planter using fence palings and get growing... more
Build a display for potted plants
Window display
It’s easy to transform an old wooden window frame into a nifty display... more
Build a outside bars
Pallet bar
Create this simple outdoor bar using an old pallet... more
Upcycled bird feeders
Colourful upcycled bird feeders
These colourful upcycled bird feeders will be a real treat... more
Plant shelves for small plants
Plant shelves
This simple outdoor shelving unit can be made in a few hours... more
Build a glasshouse out of recycled materials
Upcycled glasshouse
Rise to the challenge and use our glasshouse DIY... more
Build a tool rack for your garden equipment
Tool rack
Get organised over winter with our space-saving tool holder... more
Make leaf stepping stones for your garden
Leaf stepping stones
Leaves are falling all around at this time of year... more
Build a garden seat
Fragrant bench
This little seat provides the perfect place to stop for a well-earned rest... more
Build a potting bench for your garden
Potting bench
This waist-height bench will be your ideal companion... more
Make a covered garden bed
A cosy bed
Get ready for the cooler months with this nifty covered raised bed... more
Upcycle an old wooden ladder into a plant stand
Ladder display
Upcycle an old wooden ladder into a stylish plant stand... more
Build a wooden boardwalk
The boardwalk
This simple raised boardwalk is an ideal solution for a pathway... more
Paint terracotta pots and make a windchime
Terracotta windchime
Kids will have fun decorating these pots to show off their artwork... more
Make an wall herb hanger
Herb hanger
This stylish space-saving herb hanger can be easily made with timber... more
Paint an rust effect on your garden pot
The rust effect
Transform an old terracotta pot into a stylish rusty metallic feature... more
Make an wooden christmas tree
Christmas tree
Create this simple Christmas tree decoration to add festive cheer... more
Build a planter bench for your garden
Planter bench
Planter bench It’s easy to utilise the edge of an raised bed... more
Driftwood planter
Driftwood planters
Collecting driftwood is a fun activity and keeps the kids entertained. Try making these planters... more
Movable plant frame
Movable planter for climbing crops
Now that summer’s on the way, create this nifty upright planter on wheels... more
Build a plant frame for your garden
Plant support frame
Create this simple plant frame from treated timber – perfect for supporting vege... more
How to make a potting bench
Pallet hanger
Go green and upcycle an old wooden pallet into this crafty potted plant display... more
Make a bird bath for your garden
Birdbath
It’s easy to turn a few terracotta pots into a stylish birdbath following our simple step-by-step guide... more
How to make a potting bench
Potting bench
Treat yourself in time for spring and construct this useful potting bench with built-in sink and tap... more
Make a succulent planter
Lean-to glasshouse
Go green and construct this handy lean-to glasshouse from recycled window frames... more
Make a succulent planter
Succulent hanger
Winter might be here, but you can still create a bright spot with a little bit of handiwork... more
Make a fire pit or coffee table
Fire pit/coffee table
Keep warm in the cooler weather with this easy to build fire pit or coffee table... more
How to build a plant nursery
Plant nursery
Keep plants protected and strike successful cuttings... more
Concrete block planters
Succulent colour
Add bold lashings of vibrancy to your space with bright mini gardens... more
Make a rack to store your fruit and veges
Pallet planter
Old pallets are the ideal building blocks for a smart, upcycled planter.... more
Make a rack to store your fruit and veges
Rack it up
A space-saving produce rack is great for storing your garden bounty... more
Make a frame to hang your pot plants
Indoor plant frame
Show off your favourite plants on this easy-to-make display... more
DIY shade cloth
DIY shade cloth
Escape the hot summer sun with this nifty shade cloth... more
Make a wooden hammock
Garden hammock
Here’s a great addition to the backyard that will see you enjoying the lazy days of summer in style... more
Make a wooden christmas tree
Pallet Christmas tree
Create a festive splash of colour in the garden with this easy-to-build recycled Christmas tree decoration... more
Make a bug hotel
Bug hotel
Let the bugs check in for a five-star experience in this upmarket hotel made from reclaimed materials... more
Make a bean frame
Runner bean frame
Go green this summer and grow your own runner beans on this easy-to-build bean frame... more
Paint a wicker basket
Brighten up the season's harvests
Treat some old wicker baskets to some ombre-inspired shading in your favourite hues... more
Make a vertical planter
Vertical planter
This upright planter is ideal for where space is limited... more
Make a wheelbarow planter
Wheelbarrow planter
It’s easy to create this fun wheelbarrow planter – perfect for showing off a display of seasonal colour... more
Storage planter
Storage planter
A new planter box - one that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too... more
Feed the birds
Feed the birds
Now that it is getting colder, it is time to think about providing food for your garden birds... more
Vertical greenhouse
Vertical glasshouse
Create this fabulous upright glasshouse from recycled wooden window... more
Build a vertical wall planter
A place for potted plants
Go vertical with this easy-to-build plant display stand – perfect for showing off your potted beauties... more
Make a potted rose planter
DIY rose planter
Create this classic rose planter from landscaping timber and trellis battening... more
Herb planter
Stacked herb planter
A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots... more
Pyramid planter
Pyramid planter
Go vertical with this stylish pyramid planter - perfect for adding some instant height... more
Build a raised tree bed
Raised tree bed
Create a stylish raised bed that’s perfect for adding instant extra height when planting a smaller tree... more
Tree arbour
A great garden arbour
Create a stylish arbour that’s perfect for espaliering a pair of fruit trees... more
Create a traditional summer house
Summer retreat
If the new year means a new shed, why not turn the old one into a traditional summer house?... more
Outdoor shelves
Outdoor shelves
Create a smart outdoor shelving unit that’s perfect for displaying... more
Make a DIY Water Feature
DIY Water Feature
Create a simple and stylish mini water feature... more
Make a bamboo bean frame
Make a bamboo bean frame
Make a simple bamboo growing frame, perfect for beans... more
Make a compost bin
Build a bin
Create a simple and inexpensive compost bin... more
Plant suport arch
Plant support arch
Frame a favourite piece of garden art and support two climbing plants... more
DIY Cold Frame
DIY cold frame
It’s surprisingly easy to create a handy cold frame... more
Espalier fruit tree support frame
Espalier support frame
Create a sturdy wooden support to espalier an existing fruit tree... more
Make a mini raised garden bed
Transform your patch
An old wooden fence and drab corner of the garden is transformed... more
Chalkboard planter
Chalkboard planter
A kitchen asset, this will keep your favourite flavours within reach... more
BBQ unit with chopping board
BBQ unit with chopping board
A clever outdoor unit to complement your outdoor food prep area.... more
Wall-mounted cold frame
Wall-mounted cold frame
Make a space-efficient winter garden essential... more
Upcycle a wheelbarrow
Upcycle a wheelbarrow
Turn that rust bucket of a wheelbarrow into something flash... more
Reclaimed storage rack
Reclaimed storage rack
Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools... more
Tea for two
Tea for two
Spruce up old metal tables and chairs to transform... more
Tiered planter
Tiered planter
Create a simple tiered planter perfect for herbs or... more
A solar table light
Summer living
A solar table light will add atmosphere... more
Festive bunting
Festive bunting
There’s nothing like a fun flash of festive colour... more
Birdhouse
One for the birds
It's easy to create this simple birdhouse... more
Cascading planter box
Cascading planter box
This planter box adds colour to any garden setting... more
How to repair and repaint your porch floor
Painting your porch
How to repair and repaint porches... more
How to build a potting bench
Potting bench
Make a potting bench from fence palings... more
How to build an inexpensive cold frame
Simple cold frame
Build a cold frame for your garden... more
Build a pallet and paling playhouse
Pallet playhouse
Create a playhouse using discarded wood... more
Stackable herb planters
Stackable herb planters
Build stackable herb planters... more
Refresh old trallis fencing with a clean and repaint
Fancy fencing
Refresh old trellis with Resene... more
Get creative with succulents in this table decoration
Succulent planter
Create this a wall display... more
Chic plant shelf made from recycled louvre door
Recycled plant shelf
Make a chic display shelf... more
Metallic finish on a concrete statue
Metallic statue
Paint a metallic masterpiece... view
Indoor plant stand
Indoor plant stand
Build a stylish indoor plant stand... view
Build a rustic birdhouse
Rustic birdhouse
Make a reclaimed wooden rustic birdhouse... view
An all-weather doormat using grooved decking
Decking doormat
How to make a doormat using grooved decking... view
Garden art panel
Garden art panel
Create a decorative painted art panel... view
Wooden mailbox transformed with Resene metallic paint
Metallic mailbox
How to paint a mailbox with Resene Metallic paints... view
Two solutions to clean up a tired deck
Hit the deck
How to clean up a tired deck... view
Create tin can plant pots to hang on your fence
Tin can fence pots
Turn tin cans into vertical planters... view
How to create a simple hanging bird feeder
Mini bird feeder
How to create a simple hanging bird feeder... view
3 great ideas to keep your pots watered
Three ways to water pots
Make these pot 'waterers' for summer... view
Give a tired deck a new lease of life with Resene Wood OIl Stain
Dynamic decking
How to refresh your deck... view
Grow salad greens or beautiful flowers in an old plastic barrow
A barrow of blooms
Stylish summer potted colour planter... view
A plant display using an old window frame
Window plant display
Create this plant display from a window frame... view
A whirligig bird scarer
Daisy bird scarer
How to build a simple whirligig bird scarer... view
Build a patio drinks table from recycled timber
Recycled drinks table
Build a patio drinks table from recycled timber... view
How to build a wooden window box
Wooden window box
How to build a wooden window box... view
Winter planter
Winter planter
Transform a terracotta pot into a bright planter... view
Recycled pallet planter
Recycled pallet planter
Make a wooden pallet into a space-saving planter... view
Hanging peg box
Hanging peg box
How to make this colourful
hanging peg box... view
Make some simple outdoor shelves for displaying potted plants
Outdoor shelves
How to create simple outdoor shelves... view
Create this simple display ladder for your favourite potted plants
Pot ladder shelves
How to build these ladder shelves... view
Build an outdoor coffee table
Outdoor coffee table
Create this simple outdoor coffee table... view
Blackboard cupboard
Blackboard cupboard
Make a blackboard cupboard for the shed... view
Christmas tree table decoration
Christmas decoration
Create this simple outdoor table Christmas tree... view
Make these colourful worm towers to improve your garden
Worm towers
How to make these colourful worm towers... more
Dragonfly art from recycled bed legs
Dragonfly art
Recycle bed legs become dragonflies... view
Indoor/outdoor chair
Indoor/outdoor chair
Turn an old wooden kitchen chair into patio furniture... view
Staining a timber fence
Stained timber fence
How to smarten up a timber fence... view
Picnic table
Picnic table
Paint a wooden picnic table - a new lease of life... view
Seed storage unit
Green seed drawers
Make this seed storage unit from recycled materials... view
Raised bed with seat
Raised bed with seat
Build this stylish raised bed from landscaping timber... view
Decorative hanging planter
Wall plant display
How to make a hanging plant display... view
Growing box for seedlings
Growing box
Create this nifty growing box and newspaper pots... view
Garden art panel
Garden art panel
Make this bright tulip garden art panel... view
Plywood mailbox
Plywood mailbox
How to paint a new plywood mailbox... view
DIY Compost Bin
Compost bin
How to make a nifty composter... view
Fragrant outdoor solar light
Fragrant solar light
Create this fragrant outdoor solar light... view

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Hive stand
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Balcony planter
Balcony planter
Garden archway
Garden archway
Boot scrub
Boot scrub
Dahlia stand
Dahlia stand
Whare wētā, weta house
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Bird feeder
Bird feeder
Hanging tool rack
Hanging tool rack
Hanging herb planter
Hanging herb planters
Stump lamp
Stump lamp
Build a ply trestle table for your garden
Ply trestle table 
Make a hanging wooden planter box
Hanging wooden planter
Make a vintage styled seed box
Pallet seed box
Make a foldaway potting bench
Foldaway potting bench
Make a vertical potted planter
Vertical garden
Festive plywood bunting
Plywood bunting
Colourful birdhouses
House of birds
Retro chevron trellis
Chevron trellis
Firewood stacker
Firewood stacker
Basket plant stand
Basket plant stand
Garden harvest basket
Harvest basket
Propagation station
Propagation station
Build a privacy screen planter
Privacy screen planter
Make a rhubarb inspired birdbath
Rhubarb leaf birdbath
Build colourfull sun lounger for your garden
Sun lounger
Make a concrete spherical planter
Spherical planter
Make a summery Christmas wreath
Zinnia pinecone wreath
Make wooden butterflies
Wooden butterfly
Build a climbing frame
Foldable climbing frame
Build a tray
Pallet tray
Build a glasshouse
Upcycled glasshouse
Build a crate chair
Crate chair
Make a funky chandelier hanging planter
Upcycled chandelier
Make a wooden hanging planter box
Upcycled crate planter box
Make outside furniture from wooden crates
Outdoor furniture
Build a garden trellis
Garden trellis
Build a garden obelisk climbing frame
Garden obelisk
Make a frame for your bins
Bin storage
Make a concrete planter for your garden
Concrete planter
Build an insect house for your garden
Insect house
Tipsy pot tower
Tipsy pot tower
Make a cold frame
Diy cold frame
Make a garden bed frame
Garden bed frame
Make a bat roosting box
Bat roosting box
Rustic twig coat rack
Rustic twig coat rack
Triple bay compost bin
Triple-bay compost bin
An upcycled light feature
Light fantastic
Make a hurricane lantern
Hurricane lanterns
Make a flamingo hoopla game
Flamingo hoopla game
Christmas tree
DIY upcycled christmas tree
Make a DIY self watering planter
DIY self watering planter
Make an rope ottoman
DIY rope ottoman
Build a hexagon wall planter
Hexagon planters
Make a gutter garden
Make a gutter garden
Windowsill herb planter
Windowsill herb planter
Upcycled potting bench
Easy upcycled potting bench
Make your own Jenga planters
Jenga planters
Upcycled birdfeeder
Upcycled birdfeeder
Native bird whirligigs
Sandpit and Cover
Native bird whirligigs
Native bird whirligigs
Festive lights
Festive lights
Colourcoded seed spacers
Colourcoded seed spacers
Windowsill planter boxes
Windowsill planter boxes
Make funky recycled pots
Upcycled pots
How to upcycle old doors into a splendidly useful shed
Stylish storage in small spaces
Make a hanging herb planter
Hanging herb planter
Build a sweet pea tunnel for your garden
Sweet pea tunnel
Shady planter
Shady planter
Make cool cube planter boxes for your cacti
Cool cubes
Make a native bird feeder
Native bird feeder
Make an outdoor scrabble set
Game on
Build an outdoor pergola
Sweet retreat - pergola
Make retro planters
Retro planter
Build an outdoor shower
Outdoor shower
Make a winter wooden benchseat
Winter DIY bench seat
How to make a home for beneficial bugs
Garden bug home
How to make a bench with ceramic leags
A neat seat
How to make a garden mirror
Garden mirror
How to restore a cast iron garden seat
Take a seat
How to build a rotating compost bin
Rotating compost bin
How to make a flower press
Flower press
Construct a compact and colourful pond and planter for your deck
Deck pond and planter
How to make a play tent
Play tent
How to make outdoor quoits & noughts and crosses
Lawn games
A support for climbing beans, peas or sweet peas
Climbing frame
Hypertufa planters
Hypertufa planters
Build a planter table
Planter table
Build a child's colourful garden bench
Build a child's bench
How to build a wood storage shed
Build a wood shed
Build a planter box for a tree
Build a tree planter box
How to build a compost bin
How to build a compost bin
How to build a garden bench
DIY garden bench seat
How to build a wooden obelisk for your garden
How to build an obelisk
How to build a timber pyramid herb planter
How to build a herb tower
Create a pot bench
Create a pot bench feature
 
 

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