Kids garden projects and ideas

Scaredy-scarecrow
Protect newly sown seeds and young plants from hungry birds...

Snazzy shelves & spotty pots
Get creative with your child with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project...

Kids' planter box
It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box...

Toadstool table
Turn a terracotta plant pot and saucer into your very own toadstool table...

Bird house
Create your own colourful bird house from an old wooden box...

Seed markers
Use these fun pebble markers as a reminder of the seeds you’ve planted...

Dinosaur garden
Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make potted...

Outdoor noughts & crosses
A colourful twist on the classic noughts and crosses game...

Rock art
Create your own rock party with a collection of foraged rocks...

Garden ghosts for Halloween
Add a little Halloween theming to your garden with these garden ghosts...

DIY veggie garden labels
Create a personal gift for a garden loving dad...

DIY animal plant pots
Encourage your children to get into gardening with these cute pots...

Paint your own Irish Stones
Leave a trail of clover stones for your young lucky gold hunters to follow...

Turtle garden art
Add a colourful character to your home or garden with this friendly turtle...

Bug hotel
Get the kids encouraging friendly bugs to check into your garden...

Potting glitz
This painting project will bring colour and sparkle to your outdoors...

Happy cat plant pot
Paint a cool kitty plant pot complete with delicious cat grass...

Self–watering herb planters
A simple way to begin a herb garden or brighten up a windowsill...

Hanging planters
Get your little ones to add their creative touch and grow strawberries...

Autumnal wall Hanging
Bring nature’s beautiful autumn colours inside with this great little project...

Four in a row
This super-sized game makes a perfect summer project...

Topsy turvy tower
Add a touch of whimsy to your garden with these colourful pots...

Upcycled bird feeders
These colourful upcycled bird feeders will be a real treat...

Leaf stepping stones
Leaves are falling all around at this time of year...

Terracotta windchime
Kids will have fun decorating these pots to show off their artwork...

Rock out in your garden
Add some colourful characters to your garden, like this ladybug...

Hidden surprises
There’s a painted-rock revival roaring through communities...

Sparkly planters
Bring some bling and greenery to any occasion...

Driftwood planters
Collecting driftwood is a fun activity and keeps the kids entertained...

Succulent colour
Add bold lashings of vibrancy to your space with bright mini gardens...

Brighten up the season's harvests
Treat some old wicker baskets to some ombre-inspired shading...

Feed the birds
It is time to think about providing food for your garden birds...

Flamingo hoopla game
A novel – and pink! – way to throw even more fun into the garden...

Sandpit and Cover
A project for gardeners with young children (keep cats out!)...

Game on
Rose Hughes shows how to make a Scrabble set for use outdoors!...

Play tent
A delightful tent retreat for little ones to enjoy in the garden...

Lawn games
A quoits set and outdoor noughts and crosses for outdoor family fun...

Build a child's bench
Build some cute, colourful garden furniture for the kids in your life...

Full house
Lots of kids but short on space? A foldaway playhouse is the perfect...

Daisy vase
It’s easy to create this fabulous daisy vase from an old teapot...

Great gumboots!
Turn an old gumboot into a cool creature with favourite Resene testpot colours...

Flower-tastic!
Make this brilliant flower vase from an old jam jar and a few Resene testpots...

Pots of happiness
Create this cool Christmas or birthday gift using a few Resene testpots...

Monkey business
Create your very own colourful outdoor funky monkey...

Sock it to 'em
Create this cool windsock using clear polythene and a rainbow...

My pet rocks
Get creative and make your very own ladybug pet rock...

Birds beware
A fun project - beware the monster spaceman scarecrow...

Sweeten the pot
Crafty kids can make an endless array of adorable creations...

One for the birds
Make an easy birdhouse with a couple of containers...

Cool plant labels
Use Resene paint stirrers with funky vege labels...

Funky painted pots
Give old pots a new lease on life with Resene testpots...

Make plant tags
See how to make unique plant tags - ideas and designs...

In great shapes
Give an old pot a jazzy makeover with Resene Lumbersider...

Home tweet home
A plywood bird house from safe untreated and painted wood...

Not only for kids
An easy to make Mexican inspired figurine made from clay pots...

Worm towers
How to make these colourful worm towers. A worm farm...