1
Set the (Outdoor) Table
David A. Land
All it takes to dress up an outdoor table is a simple tablecloth or runner, and viola! You've added a little polish for an outdoor party or even just a little nicer-than-usual family dinner.
SHOP OUTDOOR TABLECLOTHS
2
Set Up a Potting Station Bar
mike garten
3
Make DIY Hanging Planters
Brian Woodcock
If you don't have the ground space to showcase potted plants, go up! You can take on a DIY hanging planter project—here, inexpensive planters are wrapped in vintage scarves.
Related: Our Favorite Spring Crafts
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4
Repurpose Collections
David Tsay
Consider relocating some of your more weathered possessions out to your backyard. These potato chip tins are now charming flower pots.
SHOP VINTAGE TINS
5
Hang String Lights
David Tsay
Hang outdoor string lights above your outdoor dining table or sitting area to create the ultimate mood lighting.
SHOP STRING LIGHTS
6
Storage with Style
Our Handcrafted Life
Save space by relying on a sturdy bench that doubles as a roomy storage unit (think toys, gardening tools, and the like).
Get the tutorial at Our Handcrafted Life.
SHOP GATE HINGES
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7
Hang Herbs Along an Outdoor Wall
Inspired by Charm
Believe it or not, a hanging file organizer is an outdoor space-saving unsung hero. Compress your herb garden by planting within the vertical pockets, then attach to the side of your porch or garage.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
SHOP HANGING FILES
8
Capitalize on Fence Space
Thrift Diving
If your backyard fence could use some love, optimize valuable lawnscape and use the area as a canvas for a prosperous container garden.
Get the tutorial at Thrift Diving.
SHOP CHALKED PAINT
9
Stay Organized
Anderson + Grant
Consolidate clutter by crafting a garden tool organizer. We're loving this project's use of a metal rake head for easy hanging.
Get the tutorial at Anderson + Grant.
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10
Repurpose a Vintage Mailbox
Reality Daydream
Give an old mailbox some TLC to transform it into the dreamiest outdoor planter. It hardly takes up any space, yet still packs a huge punch.
Get the tutorial at Reality Daydream.
SHOP MAIL BOXES
11
Set up a Small Backyard Fountain
Courtesy of Target
12
Try a Tree Stump Planter
Courtesy of Three Dogs In A Garden
If you've got an old tree stump in your backyard, rejoice—they make the most beautiful planters.
Get the tutorial at Three Dogs In A Garden.
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13
Hang a Colander Planter
Brian Woodcock
Hanging your plants leaves extra space below; plus, these colorful colanders make the most adorable vessels for flowers.
Get the tutorial.
14
Make a Murphy Bar
Courtesy of Shades Of Blue Interiors
No room for a fancy bar? Try installing a Murphy bar outside, which simply folds down into a table whenever you're ready to use it! The shelves are perfect for storage, and you can stack cute plants on top.
Get the tutorial at Shades of Blue Interiors.
15
Think Tiered
Courtesy of Decor and the Dog
Tiered planters will maximize the ground space you have available for planters and herb boxes.
Get the tutorial at Decor and the Dog.
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16
Plant Vertically
Courtesy of Making Lemonade
Instead of planting horizontally, plant vertically! Use a wood trellis, tin cans, and IKEA pot hangers to recreate this look.
Get the tutorial at Making Lemonade.
17
Lay Faux Grass
Courtesy of Liz Marie Blog
Offering the illusion of luscious green lawn, a faux-grass rug will help make your patio space look bigger than it really is.
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.
SHOP Faux Grass
18
Design Succulent Wall Art
Debra Lee Baldwin
Use a rectangular plastic tray divided into planting cells to display an enchanting succulent garden like this one.
Get the tutorial.
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19
Repurpose Coffee Cans
Courtesy of A Beautiful Mess
We didn't need an incentive to drink more coffee, but now we're glad we have one.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
20
Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden
Courtesy of Camille Styles
Use some Mason jars to plant a cute herb garden that can even be displayed inside your kitchen.
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
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