Garden Miscellaneous

This deck railing bar will give you extra space to set things down or pull up a stool. Easy to build using the free downloadable plans available at the link. Click on PDF Instructions to get the free plans and watch the video of the build as well.

This modern outdoor horizontal privacy screen may be just what you need in your backyard. Add it to an existing patio or where ever you need more privacy. Build it using the free downloadable plans with video at the link. Click on the PDF Instructions button at the link.

Build this backyard cabana daybed, perfect for curling up with a good book. Easy to build and modify to suit your space. At the link you can click on the PDF Instructions button at the top of the page to view the free downloadable plans for this project.

This handsome unit will hide your AC unit and provide storage space for your trash cans as well. No need for these things to be an eyesore when they could look spectacular. Build this unit (which you can modify) using the free woodworking plans at the link.

Here is a great way to add accent lighting to your patio, walkway, or front porch. Build a set of outdoor solar lanterns using the free step-by-step woodworking instructions at the link. They look nice in a set of 3 with varying heights.

Build this project and set it out as a free little library, pantry or little farm stand. So many potential uses. To see the free plans at the link you have to scroll to the bottom of the page.

If you are a gardener or new to gardening you might consider building this seed starter. It will give your seeds a head start in the spring and you can build it using the free woodworking plans at the link.

This house number sign features a built in wireless door bell and a box for mail or seasonal decorating. It is a quick and easy build you could complete in an afternoon. Check out the free plans and instructions at the link.

Just as its title suggests, this rustic pallet wood flag is made from pallets to give it a rustic look. Great patriotic project perfect for your front porch. Follow along at the link and see how it was made.

This outdoor hideaway bar might be the perfect patio setup. Tucks away neatly when not in use. At the link on the top of the page you can click on the link to the free PDF Instructions. There is a video there as well to help you build this project.

This backyard bar top was build out of teak wood and turned out beautiful. You can take the free woodworking instructions and build your own bar top by modifying the dimensions to suit your needs. Check it out at the link.

You will need wood basket reed and a little plywood to build a set of outdoor hanging lanterns. So pretty and can be finished in any color or stain. Follow along to see how to make them.

This outdoor chevron privacy screen is a must-build if you want a bit of privacy on your patio or in your yard. At the link you will find the free instructions to build this beautiful privacy screen.

Are you wanting to disguise or hide your air conditioner or perhaps even your garbage bins?? Then you could build this air conditioner fence cover. Not a big project but over the weekend you could have it complete and installed. Check out the link for all the information you need to get building.

Build a few of these whimsical garden gnomes using wood from your scrap pile. They are sure to add a touch of fun to your backyard or flower garden. Follow the steps given at the link to build your own.

These Greeting Stakes make great house warming gifts. They can be made mostly from scrap pieces of wood found around your wood shop. They take a little creativity but the results are very satisfying.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a storage box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a solar kiln. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Birds are unlikely to get into the lady bug house. The space between the base and the front should only be 3/4 inch and the space between the top and the front should only be 1 inch.

Planting bulbs, setting out tomatoes, peppers and other vegetable or bedding plants is usually best done kneeling, but an hour or two spent kneeling can be painful to the knees. A soft foam kneeling pad can prevent many problems. The kneeling tray shown not only keeps the foam pad in place and off the garden soil, but also has storage space for trowels and other tools, along with space for holding plants or bulbs. Scroll down at the link to fine the project.

This herb garden planter was built using 3/4 inch plywood and a few 1x pieces, or you could use pallet wood. Here is how...

Build this hanging flower basket stand with just a little bit of wood and these instructions.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a portable elevated planting table which allows the user to move the table in and out of a protected area for earlier spring planting. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Landscaping a new or existing area can be a real challenge. We hope our landscape project gives you a few pointers to help make the job a little easier. Weâll share with you not only the how to but also our mistakes. This project includes a waterfall, pond, gardens, grass and bridges. We hope you enjoy this very large project.

With a few tools and supplies you can create this outdoor towel rack using this free tutorial.

Build this outdoor tiered display shelf using these free woodworking plans. Perfect for holiday decor or plants.

Follow along and build an outdoor storage chest perfect for toys or other outdoor items.

A weed whackers is one of those tools that is always in the way because they are hard to store. You can not stand them up very well and when you lay them down you always trip over them. This simple little stand is easy to build and solves the storage problem once and for all.

This freestanding welcome sign is a great beginner woodworker project. It is easy and this tutorial is a great way to get started.

You can make this handy garden tote from a single cedar deck board, a dowel, and a few screws from your local home center, and the only tools you need are a drill and any kind of power or hand saw.