DIY Advice

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:35 am

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DIY needn’t be limited to the home. From simple projects like making your own boot scraper to weekend jobs such as laying a new patio, our step-by-step guides have you covered. There’s a range of projects to get you started, including nest boxes to help wildlife and guides to making your own plant pots. You’ll also find more therapeutic projects, including how to make a lavender bath bag – perfect for relaxing after a long day of DIY.

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10 garden DIY projects for the weekend

Show off your creativity by following our step-by-step garden DIY projects.
Garden DIY projects

Need a project to get stuck into? Transform your garden so that you want to stay at home, with our DIY guides.
How to make a scarecrow for your vegetable patch

Follow our guide to making a scarecrow to warn birds off your vegetable patch
How to make a terrarium

Advice on creating a closed or open terrarium, with our pick of the best plants to use.
videoHow to make a hazel fence

Find out how to make your own hazel fence, in our video guide with Monty Don.
videoHow to make pesto

Follow Monty's guide to making pesto, using home-grown basil and garlic.
10 uses for nettles

Put stinging nettles to productive use, with the help of our feature.
14 gardening projects for kids

Discover 14 fun-filled ways to entertain your kids in the garden.
12 tips for a dog-friendly garden

From securing to boundaries to protecting your plants, here's our advice on making sure your garden is dog friendly.
Plants toxic to cats

Discover which common garden plants are poisonous to cats.
How to get kids into gardening

Alan Titchmarsh shares his tips for encouraging children to share your favourite hobby.
How gardening makes learning fun for kids

Forest School teacher Jamie Johnson and two of her children share activities that help them learn about plants and wildlife at home.
Upcycling in the garden

We reveal how to upcycle common items to make decorative and stylish garden features.
Dangerous plants to pets

Find out which plants can be dangerous for your pets, in our guide.
Plants toxic to dogs

Want to avoid growing plants that are poisonous to dogs? Browse our list.
Upcycled containers for the garden

Find out how to turn household or vintage items into attractive garden containers.
Healing garden herbs to grow

Brew up some herbal remedies with these healing herbs.
Plants to grow for herbal tea. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Brew your own homemade herbal teas using the parts from these plants.
Roses for special occasions

Looking for a rose for special occasion? Then browse our suggestions, below.
How to create a cat-friendly garden

Find out how to make your garden a safe and pleasurable space for your cat.
18 cat-friendly house plants

Find and buy house plants that are safe for cats, with our easy guide
Alternatives to garden paving

We recommend alternative ideas to paved gardens, including low cost and low-maintenance options.
How to make a composting trench

Find how to make a composting trench for next year's crops.
10 of the best shed storage ideas and solutions

Useful and practical solutions for outdoor storage.

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