41 gorgeous garden paths
Get ideas for your own welcoming walkway from some of the West's best garden designs
Great ideas for garden fountains
Add a little water music to your yard with the just-right idea from our gallery of water features
Romantic garden lights
Candles, hanging lanterns, chandeliers, and string lights add magic to evenings outside
How to make a garden trellis or arbor
See how to make a garden pergola, trellis, arbor, or eye-catching tipi for climbing vines
Make an outdoor chandelier
Start with a wire basket, add some baubles and candles, and you've got romantic outdoor lighting
Build a better birdhouse
Start with our directions for a basic wood shell, then embellish as you like. Get the free plans and design ideas
Flowering bird feeders
With ground covers on the roof, these easy-to-make feeders shelter the seed naturally
Make a soothing fountain
Transform your garden space into a retreat with the soft sound of water. Get our step-by-step
How to make a flagstone path
A pretty path is an invitation to explore your garden. Here's how to make your own in 6 steps
Create an enticing garden path
It's curvy, fragrant and quick to build―and fringed with all the right plants
Free plan: compact outdoor storage
This slender structure is an all-weather toolshed that you can build in a weekend
Modern planter bench
Build a wood top and use a pair of ceramic pots for legs. Get the complete step-by-step
How to make an outdoor shower
Like a sprinkler is for the kiddos, a garden-hose shower is for adult cooling off
Backyard ideas: DIY picnic table and more
Get the trick to creating this fun DIY picnic table. You can apply the same technique to make a decorative gate, doormat, trivet, or shutter
