13 Easy Fall DIY Projects
Chilly temps provide the perfect opportunity to tackle a variety of garden projects, large and small.
By:
Felicia Feaster
Lay a Path
With chilly weather comes a perfect opportunity to tackle hardscaping projects, like creating a garden path. This pathway uses pea gravel to create an inviting walkway.
From:
Brian Patrick Flynn
Create a Fire Pit
There's no better occasion than chilly fall weather to inspire the creation of a fire pit. This one can be assembled on a weekend afternoon. Then make a canvas firewood tote to haul your kindling, DIY style.
Make a Seed Organizer
Make this clever chalkboard seed organizer to help you keep your seeds in order for spring planting.
Build a Cold Frame
A cold frame will allow you to grow vegetables even in the coldest months. Find out how to build one here.
Make a Plant Stand
Craft a tiny plant stand for the small gardener in your life.
Repurposed Dresser Turned Potting Bench
What you'll need: A dresser or table, (check you local thrift stores and garage sales for inexpensive pieces), An outdoor approved paint (if you will need to repaint it and for painting inside of dresser), Clear polyacrylic paint to waterproof dresser (if necessary), Cabinet hardware (if you need to replace existing hardware), Plastic dishwashing tub, Jig saw, Drill, Measuring Tape, Pencil, Sandpaper, Gardening supplies, Nail gun or Hammer and nails, Chalkboard (optional)
Create Cute Leaf People
Turn your fall leaves into something special: leaf people!
Remove a Stump
Ready for this garden eyesore to finally hit the road? Find advice for getting rid of a stump.
Make a Deck Planter
It's relatively easy to create this mod deck planter.
Terrace Your Yard
This Dan Faires video shows a quick and easy way to terrace your yard.
Create a Backyard Chessboard
Ahmed Hassan shows you how to create a backyard chessboard.
Make an Arbor
Create a stylish arbor with a pair of repurposed wooden doors.
Make a Bocce Court
Get blueprints and steps to create your own backyard bocce court.
