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, as they can be difficult to reach with just a match.More creative projectsTin can lanternsIvy heartLead wall plantersBrowse deciduous climbersView plants with scented flowers

. The structure can be as small or tall as you like, although a minimum of about 1m high is best for the most lightweight climbers. If you plan to extend the height beyond this, then increase the depth of the supporting timber base.Piece of timber measuring 15cm

reservoir topped up during the hot summer months.Enhance the hammer with Japanese-style plants: bamboos, ferns, grasses and perhaps an acer.More creative garden DIY projectsCreating a mini-pondConstructing a wooden planterMaking willow edgingMaking a spiral

Slugs may be diverted from your container-grown plants by fixing copper tape to your pots. The tape is thin, easy to cut and simple to apply. The copper will gradually turn green over time.A roll of copper adhesive tapeCraft pinking shearsall year round30 minutesCut a piece of ta...

these from galvanised wire, bent around a can to create the shape. Push each end through the holes, bending to make them secure.AdamMake sure the rims of the cans are smooth before you decorate them.More decorative project ideasMake cone hanging baskets

Follow Joe Swift's step-by-step video demonstration to making your own rustic plant supports for climbers, from bamboo canes.all year roundMore on plant supportsCreating a metal obeliskConstructing a hazel trellisMaking a spiral plant supportSupporting your plants

.Your frame can take any shape, and you can even experiment with a three-dimensional design, using two or more coat hangers.More creative projects for your home and gardenChristmas wreathLavender bath bagGlass jar lanternsBrowse a selection of ivy plantsView a

of the caneFill the pot with compost and position the cane and spiral in the centre. Cut small pieces of wire and bend them in half to secure the spiral at the base.Plant an ivy at the base of the spiral and train it up the wire. Tie the plant in with soft

to cut and bend, so a whole clutch of cone hanging baskets can be made in under an hour.1 50cm x 100cm aluminium sheet per cone1.5m of thin galvanised wireFelt pen and stringMetal cutters and a small bradawl50cm x 100cm piece of bubble wrapIvy and ferns

up the water during warm weather.AdamTry mixing shells with the pebbles for a seaside effect.More creative garden DIY projectsBuilding a bamboo water hammerCreating a mini-pondMaking willow edgingBuilding a wooden planter