It’s that time of year to get outdoors and start gardening. We’ve got you covered with these budget friendly garden Ideas and Tips, raised garden bed ideas, fairy garden ideas, herb garden, vegetable garden and flower garden ideas.
GARDEN IDEAS
Whether you have a green thumb or are new to gardening, you are sure to find some new and creative gardening tips and gardening ideas that will get you excited about enjoying your outdoor space.
FLOWER GARDEN
Creating a flower bed in your yard is an easy way to add color and personality to any outdoor area. Here are some flower bed ideas to get you started.
- Vertical Flower Bed from The Idea Room
- DIY Flower Planter from The Idea Room
- Spilled Flower Bed from Greyt Paper Crafts
- Flower Bed Path from Pinterest
- Flower Bed Overload from cthort
- Fuchsia Foliage from Country Living
- Barell Flower Bed from Flickr
RAISED GARDEN BED IDEAS
By building and using a raised garden bed, you will have less weeds and an easier time planting and watering.
- Water Trough Garden Bed from Cynthia Weber Design
- Counter Height Garden Beds from Ana White
- Garden Bed with Trellis from emily a. clark
- Metal and Wood Raised Garden Bed from oh dear drea
- Tiered Planter Box from Sawdust 2 Stitches
- Auquaponics Garden from Ana White
- Old Tire Garden Bed from instructables
- DIY Tiered Pot Garden Bed from Fancy Frugal Life
- Trellis Garden Box from Ana White
- Woven Raised Garden Bed from gardening forums
- U-Shaped Raised Garden Bed from My. Daily. Randomness
- Garden Be Terrace from The Homestead Survival
- Vertical Garden Bed from Remove and Replace
- Fenced in Garden from two twenty one
- Keyhole Garden Bed from Grow Real Food
- Milkcrate Garden Bed from aerial edible gardening
- Self Watering Garden Table from instructables
- Garden Bed Container from Art and Appetite
- Organized Garden Bed from Hip Homeschool Moms
- Tiered Tire Garden Box from Lemon, Bean and Things
- Small Veggie Garden from Gardenoholic
- Raised Garden Bed with Benches from OBN
- Natural Wood Raised Garden Bed from OBN
- Painted Pallet Board Garden Bed from Pallets
HERB GARDEN
Don’t you think most recipes taste better with fresh herbs? Why not grow them yourself with these indoor herb garden and outdoor herb garden ideas.
- Mason Jar Herb Garden from Camille Styles
- Vertical Herb Garden from Brooklyn Limestone
- Opot Wall Planter from design milk
- Repurposed Wood Vertical Herb Garden from DECORATING your small space
- Free Standing Herb Garden from DIY Showoff
- Ladder Herb Garden from Goodhouse Keeping
- Hanging Herb Garden from HomeMade Modern
- Stair Rail Herb Garden from Sugar & Cloth
- Kitchen Herb Garden from Finding Home
- Stacked Herb Garden from Art and Appetite
- Hanging Bottle Herb Garden from 11 Eureka
- Tiered Metal Tin Herb Garden from The Vintage Wren
- Plant Large Pots straight into the ground Herb Garden from TownMouse
- Coffee Container Herb Garden from Bramble Berries in the Rain
- Privacy Green Screen Herb Garden from Dirt Simple
- Shoe Holder Herb Garden from Good Housekeeping
- Concrete Planter Herb Garden from Modernly Web
- Stacked Herb Garden from Fancy Frugal Life
- Herb Wagon from Precious Sister
- Wire Fencing Coffee Can Herb Garden from It’s Almost Genius
- Rain Gutter Herb Garden from Juneau Empire
VEGETABLE GARDEN
Are you wanting to plant a vegetable garden, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a collection of vegetable garden ideas and layouts that will help get you started.
- Perennial Veggies to Plant from Organic Authority
- Gardening for Beginners from One Crazy Mom
- How to Grow Cucumbers from Balcony Garden Web
- How to Grow Sweet Potatoes from Heart Hook Home
- How to Grow Bell Peppers from Premeditated Leftovers
- How to Grow Zucchini and Squash from The Homestead Garden
- How to Grow Corn from Hub Pages
FAIRY GARDEN IDEAS
Get your creative imaginations going with these fairy gardens. Transform pots, tree stumps and birdbaths into miniature magical worlds for fairies.
- Broken Pot Fairy Garden from The Whoot
- Fairy Garden Table from Inner Child Fun
- Wagon Fairy Garden from GardenWeb
- Birdbath Fairy Garden from Curly Crafting Mom
- Tree Stump Fairy Garden from Flea Market Gardening
- Bucket Fairy Garden from Burgh Baby
GARDEN MARKERS
I like to use Garden Markers to help me to know what plants are what. I found some creative ways to make garden markers with items around the house and outdoors.
- Wooden Craft Stick Garden Marker from The Idea Room
- Glass Gem Garden Markers from Creative Green Living
- Stamped Spoon Garden Markers from Intimate Weddings
- Bamboo Garden Markers from Caro & Alain
- Printable Garden Markers from create Craft love
- Brick Garden Markers from Simple Details
- Silverware Spoon Garden Marker from Artsy Va Va
- Mason Jar Garden Markers from Martha Stewart
- Sharpie River Rock Garden Markers from August Wren
- Aluminum Garden Markers from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs
- Wood Spool Garden Marker from Eighteen 25
- Wine Cork Garden Markers from A Thrifty Mom
- Clothespin Garden Markers from Hometalk
- Rainbow Paint Stick Garden Markers from Living Well Spending Less
- Fly Swatter Garden Marker from Our Fairfield Home & Garden
- Chalkboard Paint Stick Garden Markers from Handmade in the Heartland
- Recycled Tin Can Garden markers from Creative Green Living
- River Rock Garden Markers from West Valley Moms Blog
- BBQ Skewers Garden Markers from Say Yes
- Beaded Garden Markers from Paging Fun Mums
- Gnome Garden Markers from Swallow’s Heart
- Clay Garden Markers from Wit & Whistle
- Wood Burned Spoon Garden Marker from Garden Therapy
- Painted Plant Markers from Country Days
- Silverware Fork Garden Markers from Creative Green Living
GARDENING TIPS
While looking for tips to harvest my garden, I came across some great gardening tips and gardening hacks and thought I would share them with you.
- How to Harvest and Preserve your Fresh Herbs from The Garden Glove
- Use Eggshells as Seedling Pots from Squawkfox
- Grow Your Own Garlic from The Micro Gardener
- How to Start Seeds in 3 Days from Mom 4 Real
- An Easy Way to Edge your Lawn from Martha Stewart
- How to Harvest your Herbs from Practically Functional
- Gardening Hot House on the side of your home from Just Imagine
- Collect Rain Water to Water Plants and Garden from Workbench Magazine
- Create a well to water deep roots from Vegetable Gardner
- Self Watering Bottles for Flowers Pots and Garden from The Garden Glove
- Grow new rose bushes from a cut branch in a potato from Amateur Gardening
- Use Coffee Filters to Cover Hole in Pots from Simply DIY 2
- Use Citrus Peels as Seedlings Pot from My Roman Apartment
- DIY Compost Bin from This Mama Loves
- Keep Moisture in your Hanging Plants Tip from Sandpaper and Silly Putty
- Covered Greenhouse Gardens from Swing N Cocoa
- Create a Back Porch Garden from Back Porch Garden
- Improve your soil with this tip from Graceful Little Honeybee
- Remove an old Tree Stump from eHow
- Tips for Moving Heavy Potted Plants from Family Handyman
Looking for recipes to use up those vegetables and fruits from your garden? Check out our collection of delicious recipes!
VEGETABLE RECIPES
FRUIT RECIPES
- Blueberry Recipes
- Blackberry Recipes
- Raspberry Recipes
- Pineapple Recipes
- Apple Recipes
- Peach Recipes
- Strawberry Recipes
- Orange Recipes
- Mango Recipes
- Banana Recipes
- Coconut Recipes
- Lemon Recipes
- Avocado Recipes
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Darene Willbrandt says
I live with my son and family now. As I am old with knee replacement and broke hip twice that just had to heal. They want me to give up and sit on the sofa. That is not me I hope coping this site they will get an idea or two so I can still garden
The Idea Room Assistant says
Hope you find some ideas that you can use. Thanks!
I like all of your ideas. I too am old, but no replacements yet. Figuring out a strawberry bed
now. My tiny yard doesn’t give much room for gardening, but manage to get quite a lot in it. Shirley
Shirley- I think little gardens are more manageable. Happy Gardening!
This has me so excited for Spring! I NEED to make a fairy garden with my girls- they would be in heaven.
Becca- I am so excited for Spring too!
I love all these ideas!! I have been so in the mood for wanting to plant all the spring things!
Kristyn- I am ready to plant too!