With spring here and summer approaching, the outdoors start calling. And while heading to the beach or mountains isn’t always an option, many can wander right out the back door to a garden, patio or yard space. This year, make it your mission to incorporate these trends in your backyard design ideas. With the right adornments, furniture and plants, your back garden or yard can quickly become an … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Backyard Design Ideas to Enjoy This Summer
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Make Your Own Pizza Perfect DIY Herb Garden
There’s nothing better than homemade pizza, especially if you have picky eaters on your hands. While we wouldn’t pass up any kind of pizza, the best pizzas are the ones where you use fresh vegetables from your garden, like fresh tomatoes and crunchy veggies. You can even grow your own herbs in this pizza-perfect herb garden. We'll give you some herb ideas for your DIY garden that will spruce up … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Pizza Perfect DIY Herb Garden
DIY Wood Welcome Garden Sign
Create a colorful welcome DIY sign for the garden to greet friends and neighbors who visit your home! Hi Darice friends, happy summer! It's Lydi back from Lydi Out Loud and my craft project to-do's have officially transitioned to all things outdoor for this time of year! I love finding simple crafts and DIYs that add some character and color to the yard and front of the house. This wood … [Read more...] about DIY Wood Welcome Garden Sign
Rustic Herb Box Planter
Make this rustic DIY herb box planter for your home this spring. Use indoors or out and grow an adorable herb garden! Add in full grown plants or seeds. An herb garden is a fun way to get the kids involved with growing their own food as well. DIY Herb Box Planter Supplies: Darice Galvanized Metal Planter Darice Chalkboard Jar Tags Scissors Darice Jute Twine Outdoor Vinyl … [Read more...] about Rustic Herb Box Planter
DIY Mini Garden Playset in a Tin
I don't know about your kids, but mine love miniature things! And anytime I can create something that will keep them entertained and quiet during outings, I do. When I saw these mini metal tins, I immediately knew that I could turn them into some sort of travel toy. After a bit of brainstorming and a little reminiscing, I came up with a fun idea! As a child I personally loved playing with the mini … [Read more...] about DIY Mini Garden Playset in a Tin
Watering Can DIY Garden Decor
I hope you have all been able to spend plenty of time outdoors working on your gardens. I love getting out in the sunshine and dirt to get my garden and flowers planted. Gardening is a great way to de-stress and beautify your home. Did you know that dirt has been shown to have microbes that are beneficial to the lungs, brain, and even uplifting to your mood? Gardening is a great family … [Read more...] about Watering Can DIY Garden Decor