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Resene and Kiwi Gardener have joined forces to provide projects suitable for all DIY'ers to tackle the great outdoors. We hope that you find them inspiring to brighten up your back yard.

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Square foot garden spacing guide

Square foot garden spacing guide
Take the guesswork out of square foot growing...

Work bench

Work bench
This versatile, easy-to-make workbench is perfect for the shed...

Bird bath

Bird bath
Keep your feathered friends cool over summer...

Garden markers

Garden markers
Bring charm to every corner of your garden and keep track...

Propagator box and seedling containers

Propagator box and seedling containers
Get the whole family involved...

Swing set frame

Swing set frame
This quick and customisable project is ideal...

Fence refresh

Fence refresh
Give your garden a lift and prolong the life of your fence...

Bird house

Bird house
Encourage birds to nest in your garden with this easy...

Portable cold frame

Portable cold frame
Transform an old window into a handy cold frame...

DIY garden chair

DIY garden chair
Brighten a corner of the winter garden with this vibrant outdoor chair...

Scaredy-Scarecrow

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

Bee Hydration Station

Bee hydration station
This simple watering station provides a safe way for your pollinators to stay...

Snazzy Shelves & Spoty Pots

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

Arty House Numbers

Arty house numbers
Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer...

Garden bench

Garden bench
Here’s an easy way to make a stylish garden bench...

DIY dartboard cabinet

DIY dartboard cabinet
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet...

Vertical growing frame
This sturdy A-frame is the perfect support for climbing crops...

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

Railing planters

Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, hang these easy-to-build...

Recycled mini glasshouse

Recycled mini glasshouse
Keep growing over winter with this easy-to-make mini glasshouse...

Covered planter

Covered planter
Create a mini glasshouse environment to extend your growing season...

Toadstool table

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

Dual bird feeder

Dual bird feeder
Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder...

Tool organiser

Tool organiser
Repurpose an old pallet into freestanding storage for your shed...

Boot cleaning station

Boot cleaning station
This handy DIY project will leave you with the perfect spot to clean...

Bird house

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

Herb ladder

Herb ladder
The ideal project for gardens where space is limited, or to make use of...

Seed storage box

Seed storage
Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised...

Create your own water garden

Create your own water garden
Enjoy water-loving plants with this easy-to-build water planter...

Seed markers

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

DIY cornhole set

DIY cornhole set
Cornhole is the perfect game for summer entertaining...

Barrel bar

Barrel bar
Turn an old wine barrel into a handy ice bucket and table...

Sun shelter

Sun shelter
Give your furry best friend a shaded and comfy outdoor nap spot...

Clothesline upgrade

Clothesline upgrade
Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy...

Berry trellis

Berry trellis
Give your berries room to grow and plenty of airflow with this helpful trellis...

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

Double-duty seed tray

Double-duty seed tray
An easy-to-make seed tray that can also double as a mini propagator...

Plywood pegboard

Plywood pegboard
Easily change the height and layout of the shelves as your plants grow...

Tiered strawberry planter

Tiered strawberry planter
Planting strawberries in winter means they have plenty of time to establish...

Garden edging

Garden edging
One of the easiest and most practical ways to keep your garden looking tidy...

Wall-mounted boot rack

Wall-mounted boot rack
Perfect for clearing clutter and allowing your boots to dry out...

Outdoor noughts & crosses

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

Make a recycled planter box

Recycled planter box
It's easy to be green if you use recycled timber to create this planter box...

Corner bench seat with storage

Corner bench seat
Functional and stylish - somewhere to sit and relax + waterproof storage...

Spa pool towel stand

Spa pool towel-stand
Keep towels off the ground while adding a splash of colour to your garden...

Build a bug hotel

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

Build a portable leaf bin

Portable leaf bin
Autumn leaves are lovely – especially when collected tidily in this...

Recycled Pallet Outdoor Bar

Recycled pallet outdoor bar
A great addition to any outdoor entertaining space...

Painted plant pot with cat grass

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

Build a harvest basket for your garden

Harvest basket
This quick and easy DIY project will help you harvest and wash your veges...

Building a hammock stand

Hammock stand
Build this sturdy hammock stand and create a place to relax...

Turn a terracotta pot into an outside coffee table

Time for a cuppa
Transform a humble terracotta plant pot into this stylish coffee table...

Make a stacked succulent planter

Stacked succulent planter
A Christmas gift or stylish centrepiece for a festive outdoor dining table...

Make self watering herb planters for your windowsill

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

Build rustic herb shelves for your garden

DIY rustic herb shelves
Use reclaimed native timber to create a set of rustic herb shelves...

Make a worm farm

DIY worm farm
Go green and upcycle an old metal laundry tub into an upmarket...

Build a glasshouse from recycled materials

Upcycled glasshouse
Use a combination of reclaimed and new materials to create this glasshouse...

Hanging strawberry planter

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

Build a liquid composting bin for your garden

Liquid composter
Turn a humble wheelie bin into a liquid composter for green garden waste...

Build a propating unit for your garden

Propagating unit
Build a propagation area and protect your plant babies...

Make a planter pot and stand

Planter pot and stand
Use timber and concrete mortar mix to make a statement piece...

Make an outside sink unit for your garden

The garden sink
Keep clean in the garden over autumn with this handy outdoor sink unit...

Make a leaf inspired wall hanging in autumn colours from clay

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

Build a wooden planter box for your garden

DIY planter
Build an attractive wooden planter box for your garden...

Make a compost cage for your garden

Compost cage
Get maximum aeration into your garden compost with this handy cage...

Build a daybed from recyled timber

Recycled daybed
Build this fabulous daybed made entirely from recycled native timber...

Build a giant four in a row game for your garden

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

Build an under cover potter for a small garden bench

Under-cover potter
Get protection from the sun and rain with this nifty covered potting bench...

Build a corner seat for your garden

Wood storage unit
Get ready for the colder months with this easy-to build storage unit...

Build a corner seat for your garden

Take a seat
Upcycle a couple of wooden doors into this stylish outdoor seat...

Make a tower of pots planter

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

Build garden planters

Space–saving plant stack
Create this simple planter using fence palings and get growing...

Build a display for potted plants

Window display
It’s easy to transform an old wooden window frame into a nifty display...

Build a outside bars

Pallet bar
Create this simple outdoor bar using an old pallet...

Upcycled bird feeders

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

Plant shelves for small plants

Plant shelves
This simple outdoor shelving unit can be made in a few hours...

Build a glasshouse out of recycled materials

Upcycled glasshouse
Rise to the challenge and use our glasshouse DIY...

Build a tool rack for your garden equipment

Tool rack
Get organised over winter with our space-saving tool holder...

Make leaf stepping stones for your garden

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

Build a garden seat

Fragrant bench
This little seat provides the perfect place to stop for a well-earned rest...

Build a potting bench for your garden

Potting bench
This waist-height bench will be your ideal companion...

Make a covered garden bed

A cosy bed
Get ready for the cooler months with this nifty covered raised bed...

Upcycle an old wooden ladder into a plant stand

Ladder display
Upcycle an old wooden ladder into a stylish plant stand...

Build a wooden boardwalk

The boardwalk
This simple raised boardwalk is an ideal solution for a pathway...

Paint terracotta pots and make a windchime

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

Make an wall herb hanger

Herb hanger
This stylish space-saving herb hanger can be easily made with timber...

Paint an rust effect on your garden pot

The rust effect
Transform an old terracotta pot into a stylish rusty metallic feature...

Make an wooden christmas tree

Christmas tree
Create this simple Christmas tree decoration to add festive cheer...

Build a planter bench for your garden

Planter bench
Planter bench It’s easy to utilise the edge of an raised bed...

Driftwood planter

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

Movable plant frame

Movable planter for climbing crops
Now that summer’s on the way, create this nifty upright planter on wheels...

Build a plant frame for your garden

Plant support frame
Create this simple plant frame from treated timber – perfect for supporting...

How to make a potting bench

Pallet hanger
Go green and upcycle an old wooden pallet into this crafty potted...

Make a bird bath for your garden

Birdbath
It’s easy to turn a few terracotta pots into a stylish birdbath...

How to make a potting bench

Potting bench
Treat yourself in time for spring and construct this useful potting bench...

Make a succulent planter

Lean-to glasshouse
Go green and construct this handy lean-to glasshouse from recycled...

Make a succulent planter

Succulent hanger
Winter might be here, but you can still create a bright spot with a little bit...

Make a fire pit or coffee table

Fire pit/coffee table
Keep warm in the cooler weather with this easy to build fire pit or coffee table...

How to build a plant nursery

Plant nursery
Keep plants protected and strike successful cuttings...

Concrete block planters

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

Make a rack to store your fruit and veges

Pallet planter
Old pallets are the ideal building blocks for a smart, upcycled planter...

Make a rack to store your fruit and veges

Rack it up
A space-saving produce rack is great for storing your garden bounty...

Make a frame to hang your pot plants

Indoor plant frame
Show off your favourite plants on this easy-to-make display...

DIY shade cloth

DIY shade cloth
Escape the hot summer sun with this nifty shade cloth...

Make a wooden hammock

Garden hammock
Here’s a great addition to the backyard that will see you enjoying...

Make a wooden christmas tree

Pallet Christmas tree
Create a festive splash of colour in the garden with this...

Make a bug hotel

Bug hotel
Let the bugs check in for a five-star experience in this upmarket hotel...

Make a bean frame

Runner bean frame
Go green this summer and grow your own runner beans...

Paint a wicker basket

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

Make a vertical planter

Vertical planter
This upright planter is ideal for where space is limited...

Make a wheelbarow planter

Wheelbarrow planter
It’s easy to create this fun wheelbarrow planter – perfect for showing off...

Storage planter

Storage planter
A new planter box - one that serves as a place to stash plant pots...

Feed the birds

Feed the birds
Now that it is getting colder, it is time to think about providing food for your...

Vertical greenhouse

Vertical glasshouse
Create this fabulous upright glasshouse from recycled wooden window...

Build a vertical wall planter

A place for potted plants
Go vertical with this easy-to-build plant display stand...

Make a potted rose planter

DIY rose planter
Create this classic rose planter from landscaping timber...

Herb planter

Stacked herb planter
A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized...

Pyramid planter

Pyramid planter
Go vertical with this stylish pyramid planter - perfect for adding...

Build a raised tree bed

Raised tree bed
Create a stylish raised bed that’s perfect for adding instant extra height...

Tree arbour

A great garden arbour
Create a stylish arbour that’s perfect for espaliering a pair of fruit trees...

Create a traditional summer house

Summer retreat
If the new year means a new shed, why not turn the old one into a...

Outdoor shelves

Outdoor shelves
Create a smart outdoor shelving unit that’s perfect for displaying...

Make a DIY Water Feature

DIY Water Feature
Create a simple and stylish mini water feature...

Make a bamboo bean frame

Make a bamboo bean frame
Make a simple bamboo growing frame, perfect for beans...

Make a compost bin

Build a bin
Create a simple and inexpensive compost bin...

Plant suport arch

Plant support arch
Frame a favourite piece of garden art and support two climbing plants...

DIY Cold Frame

DIY cold frame
It’s surprisingly easy to create a handy cold frame...

Espalier fruit tree support frame

Espalier support frame
Create a sturdy wooden support to espalier an existing fruit tree...

Make a mini raised garden bed

Transform your patch
An old wooden fence and drab corner of the garden is transformed...

Chalkboard planter

Chalkboard planter
A kitchen asset, this will keep your favourite flavours within reach...

BBQ unit with chopping board

BBQ unit with chopping board
A clever outdoor unit to complement your outdoor food prep area...

Wall-mounted cold frame

Wall-mounted cold frame
Make a space-efficient winter garden essential...

Upcycle a wheelbarrow

Upcycle a wheelbarrow
Turn that rust bucket of a wheelbarrow into something flash...

Reclaimed storage rack

Reclaimed storage rack
Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools...

Tea for two

Tea for two
Spruce up old metal tables and chairs to transform...

Tiered planter

Tiered planter
Create a simple tiered planter perfect for herbs or...

A solar table light

Summer living
A solar table light will add atmosphere to balmy evening entertaining...

Festive bunting

Festive bunting
There’s nothing like a fun flash of festive colour...

Birdhouse

One for the birds
It’s easy to create this simple birdhouse from picket fencing...

Cascading planter box

Cascading planter box
This planter box adds colour to any garden setting...

How to repair and repaint your porch floor

Painting your porch
Mark Rayner transforms a tired porch floor into a bright and welcoming space...

How to build a potting bench

Potting bench
Collect some rough-sawn timber and fence palings...

How to build an inexpensive cold frame

Simple cold frame
Mark Rayner creates an inexpensive cold frame from treated battens...

Build a pallet and paling playhouse

Pallet playhouse
Mark Rayner creates a fun childrens' playhouse using discarded wood...

Stackable herb planters

Stackable herb planters
Mark Rayner creates these simple, stackable box planters from...

Refresh old trallis fencing with a clean and repaint

Fancy fencing
Mark Rayner breathes new life into old trellis with a thorough clean...

Get creative with succulents in this table decoration

Succulent planter
Mark Rayner creates a succulent planter that’s suitable as either...

Chic plant shelf made from recycled louvre door

Recycled plant shelf
A chic display shelf for potted plants made from an old wooden...

Metallic finish on a concrete statue

Metallic statue
Transform a plain concrete garden statue into a modern...

Indoor plant stand

Indoor plant stand
A stylish indoor plant stand using some old wooden cupboard doors...

Build a rustic birdhouse

Rustic birdhouse
A simple rustic birdhouse using reclaimed wood...

An all-weather doormat using grooved decking

Decking doormat
How to make a doormat using grooved decking...

Garden art panel

Garden art panel
Create a colourful and decorative painted art panel...

Wooden mailbox transformed with Resene metallic paint

Metallic mailbox
How to paint a mailbox with Resene Metallic paints...

Two solutions to clean up a tired deck

Hit the deck
Two solutions to clean up a tired deck and replace a damaged decking plank...

Create tin can plant pots to hang on your fence

Tin can fence pots
A space-saving vertical plant pot in this simple, inexpensive and...

How to create a simple hanging bird feeder

Mini bird feeder
A simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and...

3 great ideas to keep your pots watered

Three ways to water pots
Keep your potted treasures watered - a great idea if you want to...

Give a tired deck a new lease of life with Resene Wood OIl Stain

Dynamic decking
Mark Rayner gives a tired deck a brilliant new lease of life...

Grow salad greens or beautiful flowers in an old plastic barrow

A barrow of blooms
Turn an old plastic wheelbarrow into a stylish summer planter...

A plant display using an old window frame

Window plant display
Create this plant display from a window frame...

A whirligig bird scarer

Daisy bird scarer
How to build a simple whirligig bird scarer using wooden spoons...

Build a patio drinks table from recycled timber

Recycled drinks table
Build a patio drinks table from recycled timber...

How to build a wooden window box

Wooden window box
Mark Rayner adds instant colour to an outside window ledge...

Winter planter

Winter planter
Transform a terracotta pot into a bright planter...

Recycled pallet planter

Recycled pallet planter
Make a wooden pallet into a space-saving planter...

Hanging peg box

Hanging peg box
How to make this colourful hanging peg box from treated plywood...

Make some simple outdoor shelves for displaying potted plants

Outdoor shelves
Create these simple outdoor shelves - perfect for displaying your favourite...

Create this simple display ladder for your favourite potted plants

Pot ladder shelves
Create this simple display ladder for your favourite potted plants...

Build an outdoor coffee table

Outdoor coffee table
Create this simple outdoor coffee table – an ideal addition to a deck or patio...

Blackboard cupboard

Blackboard cupboard
Create this nifty blackboard cupboard for the shed or garage...

Christmas tree table decoration

Christmas decoration
Create this simple outdoor table Christmas tree...

Make these colourful worm towers to improve your garden

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

Dragonfly art from recycled bed legs

Dragonfly art
Recycled bed legs become dragonflies. Diane Turner gets creative...

Indoor/outdoor chair

Indoor/outdoor chair
Turn an old wooden kitchen chair into patio furniture...

Staining a timber fence

Stained timber fence
How to smarten up a bare timber fence just in time for summer...

Picnic table

Picnic table
Paint a wooden picnic table - a new lease of life...

Seed storage unit

Green seed drawers
Make this seed storage unit from recycled materials...

Raised bed with seat

Raised bed with seat
Build this stylish raised bed from landscaping timber...

Decorative hanging planter

Wall plant display
How to build this space-saving hanging plant display...

Growing box for seedlings

Growing box
Create this nifty growing box and newspaper pots...

Garden art panel

Garden art panel
Make this simple-to-paint garden art panel featuring a mass of bright tulips...

Plywood mailbox

Plywood mailbox
How to make a simple but sturdy mailbox constructed from plywood...

DIY Compost Bin

Compost bin
How to make a nifty space-saving raised composter...

Fragrant outdoor solar light

Fragrant solar light
Create this fabulous fragrant outdoor solar light for alfresco drinks or dining...

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