Garden Miscellaneous

This is a cutting diagram for a wooden hook to hang a clay flower pot. The full plan appears in Workbench Magazine Issue 307. Check under the outdoor projects category for pot hangers.

Good-looking shed keeps trash bins out of sight. Get our free plans and how-to.

Build this air conditioner screen using pallet wood and these free instructions.

This is an easy and practical build to keep your garden hose contained. Build it using these free instructions.

Build this wooden screen to hide your garbage cans and increase curb appeal.

Build an outdoor storage box from cedar using this free tutorial. Makes a great place to store extra cushions.

Build an attractive enclosure to house your trash can and keep it from blowing around.

Build this simple storage cabinet right in your garden. It is an attractive feature and keeps small garden tools dry and close at hand. Build it from a single 8-ft. 1x12.

Construction only takes a few tools. A tablesaw, drill, handsaw and router are all you need, although a jigsaw would come in handy too. For lumber, I used the fence-grade cedar you can find in any home-improvement centre.

At the link you will find free downloadable plans to build this outdoor patio cooler as well as a video of the build.

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

This umbrella stand side table might be the perfect build for your backyard patio. It serves as a stand for your umbrella and has a hinged top which will allow you to keep drinks cool this summer. Click on the link and follow the free plans available there.

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.

Build an outdoor storage box with these free woodworking plans. Use cedar or pressure treated lumber for it to last a long time.

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.

Make gardening a little easier by building this soil sifter.This one features a sifting box equipped with wheels, and this box sits in a frame.

Here is a quick and easy build that will make a big difference if you are used to having your garden hose on the ground.

Build a more durable and critter-resistant shed to enclose your trash containers in a manner that will discourage uninvited guests.

Build a beautiful wind spinner using cedar wood. You can use these free instructions but make it any shape or size.

This wall planter ladder would look great hanging from your fence or on your patio. Build it using these free woodworking plans.

Make use of the space under your deck by building removable panels that are attractive. At the link we will show you how we did it.

This weekend project has three basic parts: two wing walls and a center pole with the plumbing attached. All materials are available at your local hardware store.

Build an outdoor kitchen island for your backyard patio using these free step-by-step plans.

How to construct a simple garden rock pond using polythene sheet and concrete. The edge is paved with flat stone.

This living wall will give your backyard or patio privacy at the same time as providing space for plants or herbs to grow. Follow the step-by-step instructions at the link for building this living wall.

Plans for a rectangular reflecting pond with ground-level boardwalk. Let us show you how to add this easy-to-build pond and easy-care deck to your garden.

Roof-top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation.

This patio railing table will give you extra space for drinks or your next bbq. It is easy to build using the free downloadable tutorial available at the ink.

This outdoor lighting project is deceptively simple to build. You could even change the height if you wish.

Despite their tiny footprint in your garden, vine poles offer support for more than an armload of flowers.