DIY Garden Projects & Tips

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.

AZEK pavers are made in the USA from 95% post-consumer recycled content. (A 500-square-foot patio is made from 250 truck tires and 7,500 gallon-sized plastic containers.) We partnered with AZEK to create a classy patio update, just in time for spring.

This year was Dunn DIY's second year at Seattle's Northwest Flower and Garden Show. I had a great time and hope you did too! Here are a few photos from one of our five days at the show.

Do you remember when we built a kid's tent a couple summers ago? Check out this post if you don't —it's a great rainy day project! We decided to take the concept of this tent and turn it into a cold frame, just in time for spring.

There are all sorts of plants that need a little extra support as they grow. Some plants get really tall. Others are itty-bitty, and they stay that way. In the past, we've done a large trellis that's perfect for tall, tangled, beautiful branches. Today we're putting together a mini trellis that's perfect for supporting spring starters like peas.

Has it stopped raining yet? Nope! So let’s make use of this indoor weather to prep for spring. Today we’re building a strawberry planter, just in time to start planting for spring.

Did you know you could grow 100 pounds of potatoes in just four square feet? Learn how with our potato planter tutorial. 

This trellis is a classic design for growing a climbing vine that looks great against the side of your house or standing out in the garden.

Every so often we're fortunate enough to partner with local initiatives. Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek grows produce for a local food kitchen. Seeing how we're in the lumber business, we saw it as an opportunity to help build the planter boxes!