{"id":3053,"date":"2021-11-01T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/?p=3053"},"modified":"2021-10-14T11:43:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:43:26","slug":"diy-garden-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/diy-garden-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"D.I.Y Projects for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taking time out in the garden is the best form of recovery and relaxation. 70% of people in Britain have said that spending time in the garden significantly helped their mental health during lockdown<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"#_edn1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[i]<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and the psychological and physical benefits of even just being outside are endless. There are so many D.I.Y projects that you can incorporate in your garden to help receive these benefits and make your garden an outdoor space that you, your friends and your family can all enjoy. To help get you outside as the months get chillier, here are four D.I.Y garden ideas that anyone can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Build A Bird Bath<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now the months are getting colder and darker, wildlife will be looking for safe places to feed and build nests throughout winter. Your garden can play a massive part in helping conserve this wildlife, and one way to go about it is by installing a birdbath. Not only do birdbaths provide a place to wash and drink for our feathered friends, but they will attract many other animals too, including frogs, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes and raccoons. Giving these animals a safe place to drink and bathe is vital to their survival because many animals have to travel long distances to find these things in the wild.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Building a birdbath is a fun, easy project that you can do in a couple of hours and is a great one to do with kids. They\u2019ll be able to see what kind of species the birdbath attracts, and it will hopefully start nurturing their green fingers. Here\u2019s how you can build a birdbath:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You Will Need:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">17-inch plastic urn planter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12-inch plastic urn planter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">25 cm terracotta saucer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Potting mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Craft spray paint (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Do It:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, drill 4 to 5 holes in the centre of the bigger urn planter. This is for water drainage and will reduce the risk of overflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, if using, spray paint both the planters. Craft spray paint is safe for the animals, so try and use this type if you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When they are dry, turn the smaller planter upside down and place it on top of the larger one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then fill the space between the smaller planter and the rim of the larger one with some potting mix, and place the flowers in one by one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, balance the terracotta saucer on top of the smaller planter, and fill it with water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Make A Garden Bench<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A garden bench is a simple addition to your outdoor space that can make all the difference. Even just sitting outside can reduce blood pressure, lower heart rate, and decrease cortisol, the stress hormone<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"#_edn2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[ii]<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, so having a comfortable bench in your garden is highly beneficial. They also provide a great social setting to show off your flourishing garden to all your friends and family.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Made from an old door, this garden bench is the perfect recycled seat that will look brilliantly rustic in any outdoor space. Decorate with some\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/garden-bench-cushions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bench cushions<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, get your garden up to shape, and you\u2019ll have an outdoor paradise that you can sit in every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You Will Need:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A door \u2013 preferably an old, worn one<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A saw<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Screws or nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Do It:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, cut the door in half horizontally, around the halfway point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then cut one of these pieces in half vertically. Make this slightly off centre so that the longer half can be used as the backrest. The other, smaller piece will become the seat panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, put together a base using 2 x 4\u2019s. Cut two long pieces the same length as the seat panel, then make a few support \u2018ribs\u2019 that are also the same width as the seat panel, but minus the 2 x 4 boards already cut. If you\u2019d like, you can reduce the box width by 2 inches for an overhanging seat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attach the 2 x 4 base to the seat panels using the screws or nails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After this, attach the back panel to the base. Give as much height to the back as possible, but leave enough room to put two rows of screws for stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To make the sides, cut the other half of the full-size door precisely in half. Attach these in the same fashion in line with the backrest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a bench for all occasions, have a look at our\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">garden benches<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, made sustainably and suitable for any price range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Put Together A Container Garden<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Container gardening involves growing edible plants in different containers rather than planting them in the ground. This is great for those with limited garden space (mini container gardens look great on balconies or windowsills) and is perfect if you want to introduce a new type of soil into your garden so you can grow a wider variety of plants. Also, a container garden is a brilliant way to give a small plot to kids where they can produce a range of herbs, vegetables and flowers all on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using upcycled planters and pots for your container garden makes for a more rustic appeal, and recycling these containers will help reduce waste pollution. You can make recycled containers from anything \u2013 cardboard, plastic, old boots, old watering cans, mugs, tyres, anything that you don\u2019t use anymore and will be harmful to the environment if thrown away. So use your imagination, and create an individual container garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You Will Need:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Planters (as mentioned above, you can make recycled planters from almost anything)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Compost<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Seeds and sprouts that you would like to grow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hand-held cultivator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Do It:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Begin by choosing what you would like to grow. Good options for container gardens include begonias, coleus, ornamental pepper, roses, herbs like basil, sage, and mint, or fruit and veg including lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and onions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you know what you\u2019d like to grow, ensure that you have suitable containers. All plants have different needs (herbs require a shallow container with a large surface area, for example), so creating or choosing containers that will allow them to thrive is essential to the success of your garden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, fill up your container\/s with 2-4 inches of compost soil and add your seeds and sprouts. Make sure that you set up your garden in a place where it will get enough sun \u2013 this is especially important if your container garden is mostly indoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now your seeds are planted and set up in the right area, water them regularly. Again, plants have different needs, so make sure you do this correctly. Regularly aerate the soil with a hand-held garden cultivator without disturbing the roots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When herbs and vegetables are ready to be harvested, snip off the leaves and vegetables with scissors. Ensure that you deal with the leaves at the base of the plant first, so it can continue to grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Make A Raised Garden Bed<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Raised garden beds are an absolute blessing. They make garden chores a whole lot easier, allow for a longer growing season, boost soil drainage, and are very easy to put together yourself. You can successfully develop a range of fruits, vegetables, trees and perennials in raised flower beds,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Making this raised garden bed is relatively easy, and requires little D.I.Y skill, so anyone should be able to put it together. However, with the wooden boards used to create the bed&#8217;s walls, it\u2019s recommended that you treat them to reduce the chances of rotting. If you\u2019re uncomfortable with treated wood \u2013 it can release potentially harmful chemicals &#8211; you can line the bed walls with polyethene instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You Will Need:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Two 2 x 6-inch wooden boards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3-foot length of a 1 x 1-inch pine stake, cut into four pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exterior screws<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hand saw<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tape measure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A compost mix rich in nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Topsoil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Do It:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you start, if your two wooden boards have not been pre-cut, mark the halfway point and cut them in half, so you have four planks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, drill pilot holes using a bit slightly thinner than the exterior screws you have. Two holes at the end of each plank should be enough. One end of each plank should overlap the end of the next, so focus your pilot holes on this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a sturdier frame, nail the four pieces of pine stake to the corners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, screw the planks together in a square shape using the pilot holes. One end of each plank should overlap the end of the next, with the pilot holes at the overlapping end.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Screw these planks together with long screws to ensure each side is properly secured<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add the compost mix to the bottom of the bed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then add the topsoil, preferably one formulated for vegetable gardening. This will make sowing and planting easy. Make sure that you fill your beds to the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start planting your desired seeds and plants!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Try Some D.I.Y Garden Projects Today!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">D.I.Y garden projects are a fantastic idea to get you and your family outside, bring a new addition to your space and put those D.I.Y skills to the test! So have a go at these garden projects, and let us know how you get on!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sources<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"#_ednref1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[i]<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culturesouthwest.org.uk\/garden\/70-of-people-say-spending-time-in-the-garden-helped-their-mental-health-during-lockdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/www.culturesouthwest.org.uk\/garden\/70-of-people-say-spending-time-in-the-garden-helped-their-mental-health-during-lockdown\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"#_ednref2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[ii]<\/span><\/a><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/askthescientists.com\/outdoors\/#:~:text=Sitting%20outside%20can%20reduce%20blood,and%20reduces%20feelings%20of%20anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/askthescientists.com\/outdoors\/#:~:text=Sitting%20outside%20can%20reduce%20blood,and%20reduces%20feelings%20of%20anxiety<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking time out in the garden is the best form of recovery and relaxation. 70% of people in Britain have said that spending time in the garden significantly helped their mental health during lockdown[i], and the psychological and physical benefits of even just being outside are endless. 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