22 favorite backyard projects

Our favorite DIY patios, paths, trellises, planters, fountains, and more

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Fountain in a pot
Rob D. Brodman 

DIY fountain

The soft splash of a fountain brings life and motion to the backyard. It attracts more birds than still water alone, and its soothing sound track transforms your space into a peaceful retreat.

We built the fountain pictured here for about $160 (not including stones), using two glazed pots (a shallow bowl nests snugly inside the larger pot), a bucket, and a small recirculating pump.

See how to make it

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