DIY Garden Projects & Tips

Aimée Damman of Swansons Nursery visits the Dunn DIY blog to offer tips on how to prepare, plant, and care for strawberries throughout the year. 

Adding an irrigation system with an overflow will keep your raised bed's soil moist while draining excess water. 

Learn how to build a self-watering raised bed that keeps the soil moist—it's a favorite low-maintenance method for growing your own produce!

Learn about the differences and advantages of cedar, juniper, and pressure-treated wood when building a raised bed 

We came up with a design that was different (and, I think, more attractive) than most of the standard bat houses you can buy.

Our recap of this wonderful annual gathering includes photos from the event, as well as a sneak peek at projects we’ll be rolling out on the blog over the next few weeks.

It's that time of year again, and Dunn DIY is hosting a booth at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show! We've compiled a list of some of the projects featured in our booth.

It might seem kind of intimidating, but growing fresh vegetables in your garden isn’t really that hard at all. 

Rot- and bug-resistant juniper timbers are an all-natural alternative to treated wood in this rustic raised planter bed.

You're so much more likely to use herbs if they're easily accessible in your kitchen rather than in a bed somewhere outside. This DIY hanging herb planter brings fresh herbs right into your kitchen so you can snip-as-needed for a little zest in your dinner. 

Start getting your garden in the mood for spring with this trellis, perfect for flowers, vines, or climbing plants like honeysuckle or jasmine. 

If you love the look of raw wood, cedar is a wonderful option because it's naturally rot-resistant and has a beautiful, classic look to it. But regardless of what lumber you go with, this project will be stunning.