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10 DIY Spring Garden Projects

5/3/2012 12:25:35 PM

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~ Robin Williams

Gardening can be one of the most rewarding eco-hobbies. It provides healthy exercise with nourishing results. My last post prepped the garden for the spring growing season. Now grab your tools and your DIY (party) hat, and put that green thumb to work!

Courtesy of Sunset Magazine

10 Spring DIY Garden Projects

1. DIY Compost Bin

Start collecting kitchen scraps for composting. Skip the pressure-treated wood and opt for creating the compost bin using more sustainable option.

2. Start a Spa Garden

Whip up recipes for spa treatments from easy to grow herbs.

3. Garden Tote

Organize gardening tools is easy with this handy repurposed gardener's bucket.

4. Seedling Cups

Make planting cups from newspaper. Why? Soy-based ink newspaper becomes biodegradable compost.

5. Repair a Leaky Hose

Hoses crack and leak. Save money and repair them yourself.

6. Build A Birdhouse

Do you love birds? Then build them some beautiful abodes.

7. Sharpen Garden Tools

There's nothing worse than a dull tools. Sharpening will make your garden chores go faster!

8. Bring A Lawn Back to Life

Wake up and revitalize your dull winter lawn.

9. Build A Garden Edge With Wine Bottles

Like wine? A collection of colorful wine bottles provide the perfect material for upcycled border edge for your garden.

10. Build a Folding Plant Stand

If you start your plants from seed, why not keep those babies displayed on a stand.

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