Spruce up your outdoor space on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY garden ideas.
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From flower container gardening to fruit and vegetable raised garden beds, there are over a hundred creative ideas to add a personal touch to your gardening space and improve your curb appeal on a budget. There are DIY gardening ideas for small spaces like vertical gardens for front porches and apartment balconies to large space landscaping ideas for the yard, so you are bound to find DIY garden projects that fit your space, style, and needs. Whether you are looking for front-yard ideas or backyard projects, you will find tons of ideas for inspiration.
With a little creativity and basic do-it-yourself knowledge, you can create a stunning garden without breaking the bank. You will find gardening projects here for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an advanced gardener!
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DIY Planters and Container Garden Ideas
![Chandelier Planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DIYShowOff-chandelier-planter1.jpg)
Chandelier Planters from DIY Show Off
![DIY Container Water Garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DIY-Container-Water-Garden2.jpg)
Container Water Garden from What’s Your Home Story
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/30-easy-and-cheap-diy-garden-pots-you-never-thought-of.jpg)
Hanging Galvanized Tub Filled with Flowers (source unknown)
![Overflowing Wine Barrel full of flowers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Small-Yard-Design-Solutions-for-Your-Frontyard-20.jpg)
Overflowing Wine Barrel from Greyt Paper Crafts
![Old Tire flower Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Turn-An-Old-Tire-Into-A-Gorgeous-Planter.jpg)
Old Tire Planter from Addicted 2 DIY
![DIY Recycled Barrel Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/barrel_planter.jpg)
Recycled Barrel Planter from Goods Home Design
![Front Porch Planter filled with flowers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_20140524_172312_122.jpg)
$8 Front Porch Planter from Home Heart and Hands
![Wooden Pallet Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/How-to-Make-a-Pallet-Wood-Planter-Box51-1024x731.jpg)
Wooden Pallet Box from House by Hoff
![Window Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/imag1349.jpg)
Window Box from Paradise Perspectives
![DIY Strawberry Pallet garden Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/palletplanter.jpeg)
Strawberry Pallet Planter from Lovely Greens
![$15 Modern Cedar Planters for front porch](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/modern-cedar-planter-3.jpeg)
$15 Modern Cedar Planters from Remington Avenue
![Wagon Wheel Succulent DIY Garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/wagonwheel.jpg)
Wagon Wheel Succulent Gardens (source unknown)
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/wheel-barrow.jpg)
Wagon Wheel Planter from Urban Gardens NYC
![$10 DIY Tiered garden Planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DIY-Tiered-Planter-Box-Anikas-DIY-Life-700-9.jpg)
$10 Tiered Planters from Anika’s DIY Life
![DIY Cascading Flower Pallet garden Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cascading-pallet-planter-flowers.jpg)
Cascading Flower Pallet Box from Her Toolbelt
![Succulent Planter Using Cinder Blocks](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/outdoor-cinderblock-succulent-planter-210317-405-01.jpg)
Succulent Planter Using Cinder Blocks from Youtube
![Succulents in a Tree Trunk](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/large-rotted-tree-trunk-succulent-planter.jpg)
Succulent Tree Trunk from My Repurposed Life
![55 Gallon Drum Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/drum-plater.jpg)
55 Gallon Drum Planter from Instructables
![Hanging Colander Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DIY_hanging_flower_basket_planter_using_a_repurposed_upcycled_vintage_enamel_colander_by_Sadie_Seasongoods.jpg)
Hanging Colander Planter from Sadie Seasongoods
![DIY Wood garden Box idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/wood-planter-box.jpg)
Wood Box from Wife in Progress
![Laundry Basket garden Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/laundrybasketplanter.jpeg)
Laundry Basket Planter from Elizabeth Joan Designs
![Macrame Hanging Potted Plant](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hanging-plater.jpg)
Macrame Hanging Potted Plant from Craft and Creativity
![Hypertufa Pots](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hypertufa-pots.jpg)
Hypertufa Pots from 33 Shades of Green
![Spray Paint Makeover Planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spraypaint-planters.jpeg)
Spray Paint Makeover Planters from Listotic
![DIY Succulent Turtle](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fabartdiy-DIY-Succulent-Turtle-Tutorial-Video-2.jpg)
Succulent Turtle from Fab Art DIY
![One Pot Herb Gardening DIY idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/4622183839_da3218a619_o.png)
One Pot Herb Gardening from Black Eiffel
![diy Herb garden Tiered Plant Pots idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Herb_Garden00010.jpg)
Herb Tiered Plant Pots (no source found)
![Plastic Bottle Herb Gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bottle-herb-garden-made-from-plastic-milk-bottles-grillo-designs-www.grillo-designs.com_.jpg)
Plastic Bottle Herb Gardens from Grillo Designs
![Tree Ring flower Landscaping](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tree-ring-planter.jpg)
Tree Ring Landscaping (source unknown)
![$20 Window Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-02-at-9.26.15-AM.jpg)
$20 Window Box (Video Tutorial) from The Rehab Life
![Window Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/window-box-remodelaholic.jpg)
How to Build a Window Box from Remodelaholic
![Swinging Tire Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hanging-tire-flower-planter-tutorial.jpg)
Swinging Tire Planter from DIY Showoff
![Potato diy garden Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/013622f8b5589fcf3d12142364be7fcf5691a07b.jpg)
Potato Box (How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Sq Ft) from Life Hacker
![Rain Boot Planters on fence](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Make-Your-Own-Rainboot-Garden_Featured.jpg)
Rain Boot Planters from The Chic Site
![Old Drawers Planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MyLove2Create-pin.jpg)
Upcycled Old Drawers Planters from My Repurposed Life
![large Front Porch Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DIY-Wooden-Planter-Free-Plans-768x2147-e1520784288513.jpg)
Front Porch Planter Tutorial from Cherished Bliss
![Tree Stump Flower DIY Garden Idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tree-stump-log-fences-gardening-pest-control.jpg)
DIY Tree Stump Flower Garden Idea (source unknown)
Vertical Container Gardening
![Topsy Turvy Flower Pots](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9618B.jpg)
Topsy Turvy Flower Pots from We Heart This
![Upcycled Rainbow Pallet Flower Terra Cotta Pots](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Create-a-bright-colorful-upcycled-rainbow-pallet-planter-project-with-these-simple-instructions-from-Hello-Creative-Family.-A-great-family-weekend-project-that-kids-will-love..jpg)
Upcycled Rainbow Pallet Flower Terra Cotta Pots from Hello Creative Family
![Cedar Vertical Tiered Ladder DIY garden Planters idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3154846995_1402966249.jpg)
$20 Cedar Vertical Tiered Ladder Planters from Ana White
![Tiered Flower Planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tiered-flower-planter.jpeg)
$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planters from Ana White
![hanging clay pots on apartment balcony](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Vertical-Clay-Planters-The-Horticult-Ryan-Benoit-Design-2014-RMB_5457.jpg)
Clay Pots for Apartment Balcony from The Horticult
![Vertical Plant Hanger](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DIY-Vertical-Plant-Hanger-18.jpeg)
Vertical Plant Hanger from I Heart Naptime
![DIY Pallet Herb Garden](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Pallet-Herb-Garden.jpg)
Pallet Herb Gardens from Pink When
![pallet vertical DIY garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pallet-vertical-herb-garden-5.jpg)
Pallet Vertical Gardens from 99 Pallets
![Ladder Container Gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Herb-Garden-Ideas-01.jpg)
Ladder Container Gardens (no source found)
metal planters with handles + s hooks + ladder
![Shower Caddy Wall Planter](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Shower-Caddy-Vertical-Planter-collage-5.jpg)
Shower Caddy Wall Planter from Dazzle While Frazzled
![vertical gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VERTICAL-garden-ideas-683x1024.jpg)
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DIY Raised Garden Beds
![DIY Pallet Garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pallet-garden.jpg)
Pallet Gardens from Bright Nest
![$35 DIY Raised garden Bed](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/35-dollar-raised-bed.jpeg)
$35 Raised Bed from Queen Bee Coupons
![diy garden Planter Box](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/raised-garden-box.jpg)
Planter Box from One Little Project
![Cinderblock Raised Gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cinder-block-raised-garden.jpg)
Cinderblock Raised Gardens from I Save A to Z
![Retaining Wall Block Raised Bed](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/retaining-wall-raised-garden.jpeg)
Retaining Wall Block Raised Bed from Pet Scribbles
![Simple Raised diy garden Bed Boxes](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/raised-bed-garden-box.jpeg)
Simple Raised Bed Boxes from Frugal Family Times
![Used Tire Raised Garden Bed](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/used-tire-raised-garden.jpeg)
Used Tire Raised Garden Bed from Instructables
![Elevated DIY garden box idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how-to-build-an-elevated-garden-bed-table-16.jpeg)
Elevated Gardening from Addicted 2 Decorating
![Reclaimed Wood Raised DIY garden Bed idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/reclaimed-wood-garden-beds.jpg)
Reclaimed Wood Raised Beds from Instructables
![Thirty Minute Thirty Dollar Raised Bed](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thirty-Minute-Thirty-Dollar-Raised-Bed.jpg)
Thirty Minute Thirty Dollar Raised Bed from Five Little Homesteaders
![Rustic Cedar DIY Raised garden Beds](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cedar-raised-garden.jpg)
$10 Rustic Cedar Raised Beds from Ana White
![DIY Raised Bed (Removable) Pest Gate](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/removable-gate-raised-garden.jpg)
Raised Bed with Removable Pest Gate from Vegetable Gardener
![diy Raised garden Planter with Wooden Chicken Wire Fence](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/square-foot-gardening-raised-planter-with-fence.jpg)
$30 Raised Planter with Wooden Chicken Wire Fence from Remove and Replace
![kiddie pool planter DIY garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kiddie-pool-planter.jpg)
Kiddie Pool from The Spruce
![Terra Cotta Pipes DIY garden planters](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/terra-cotta-garden-liners.jpg)
Terra Cotta Pipes Gardening from Apartment Therapy
![Garden Bed using logs](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/5beds-logs-885.jpg)
Log Raised Garden Bed from Organic Life
![Raised Rock Herb Spiral](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Herb-Spiral7-e1455831437330.jpg)
Raised Rock Herb Spiral from Family Food Garden
![DIY Raised garden Bed](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_20170506_155732-1000x1330.jpg)
Raised Bed That Will Last Years from Joyfully Growing
![raised garden beds](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/raised-garden-beds2020-2-512x1024.jpg)
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Fairy Garden Ideas
![Magical DIY Fairy House Garden Planter idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Magical-Fairy-Planter-8-667x1000-1.jpg)
Magical Fairy House Planters from Crafts Unleashed
![Affordable Fairy Garden](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/make-fairy-garden.jpg)
Affordable Fairy Garden from Mommy Moments
![Tiered Terra Cotta Fairy Gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Porch-Plants-12.jpg)
Tiered Terra Cotta Fairy Gardens (source unknown)
![DIY Potted Fairy Garden idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DIY-planter-fairy-garden.jpg)
Potted Fairy Garden from I Heart Nap Time
![Beach Fairy Gardening](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/353884483202559113.jpg)
Beach Fairy Gardening from Jolene’s Gardening
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/04a9a04a694ad0b8a0190f5a92b3092f.jpg)
Beach Fairy Garden (source unknown)
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fairy-bench-garden.jpg)
Easy Fairy Gardening from Meatloaf and Melodrama
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/How-to-create-a-fairy-garden-for-kids-768x512.jpg)
Barrel Planter from My Frugal Adventures
![fairy gardens](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fairy-gardens-2020-3-512x1024.jpg)
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Gardening Tools Storage Ideas
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/garden-holder.jpg)
Easy Pallet Tool Storage from Out Little Acre
![DIY garden Tool Organization idea using a pallet](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Storegaragetools.jpg)
Gardening Tool Organization from Fix Lovely
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pallet-gardening-table.jpg)
Pallet Gardening Table from Jenna Burger Design
![DIY garden Tool Storage Idea](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Barn-Garage-Walls-and-Ceiling-NewlyWoodwards04.jpg)
Tool Storage Idea from Newly Woodwards
DIY Garden Markers and More
![Wooden Spoon Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DIY-Garden-Markers-Inspired-by-Lois-Ehlerts-Growing-Vegetable-Soup.jpg)
Wooden Spoon Markers from Playground Park Bench
![](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rock.herbs2_.jpg)
Painted Rocks from August Wren
![cartoon fruits and vegetable painted rocks](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how-to-make-simple-garden-markers-from-rocks-4.jpg)
Marker Rocks from Adventure in a Box
![Wine Cork garden Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-29-at-10.45.14-AM.png)
Wine Cork Markers from Thrifty Mom
![DIY Scrabble Tile herb Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DIY-Scrabble-Tile-Herb-Garden-Markers-Tutorial-from-5DollarDinners.jpg)
Scrabble Tile Markers from 5 Dollar Dinners
![Chalkboard Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_3770.jpg)
Chalkboard Markers from Handmade in the Heartland
![Clay Stamped Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DIY_garden_markers1-300x279.jpg)
Clay Stamped Markers from Wit and Whisle
![painted garden rocks](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gardenrockhero.jpg)
River Rock Markers from West Valley Moms Blog
![vegetable garden Stakes](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/garden-marker-stakes.jpg)
Vegetable Stakes from The Wood Grain Cottage
![Painted Rock garden Markers](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rock-garden-markers.jpg)
Painted Rock Markers from Crafts by Amanda
![Watering Can with Lights](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Glowing-Watering-Can-with-Fairy-Lights.jpeg)
Watering Can with Lights from Smart School House
![DIY Mushrooms garden art](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/diy_garden_mushroom_h.jpg)
Garden Mushrooms from Birds and Blooms
![Lattice Privacy Screen](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BHG-screen-fence.jpg)
Lattice Privacy Screen on a Budget from Four Generations One Roof
![DIY Rain Barrel from Trash Can](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how-to-make-rain-barrel-from-garbage-can-before-after.jpg)
Rain Barrel from Trash Can from The Thrifty Couple
![garden Hose Holder](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Garden-Hose-Holder-DIY.jpg)
Hose Holder from Shanty 2 Chic
![DIY Chevron Lattice Trellis](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Easy-to-build-chevron-lattice-to-add-height-and-interest-to-your-flower-beds-for-spring.jpg)
Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial from Remodelaholic
![Pallet Wood Deck](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/d56fd640c4dabe0b06927912a0b7e525.jpg)
Pallet Wood Deck from Simple Easy Creative
![gravel pathway](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rustic-gravel-walkway-500x500-1.jpg)
Budget-Friendly Gravel Pathway from Craving Some Creativity
![garden bench](https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DIY-outdoor-bench.jpg-copy.jpg)
William Sonoma Garden Bench from DIY Candy
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Susan Mercurio says
The majority of these ideas are for people with yards. Very few were about small apartments.
And the herbs in a pot suggestion took no account of the different watering and light requirements for the different herbs.
Sorry, thumb down.
Daine Smith says
I’ve got some beautiful ideas for my yard thank you so much 💗
Pauline Hooks says
I just loved them all especially the garden markers and the use of the cendar blocks.
Maggie says
Some wonderful ideas, thank you.
Sofia Anna says
We do not have an outdoor garden, we live in a small two bedroom apartment, i believe that chandelier planter would be so great for the outdoor decoration and it is so doable as well. Thank you for sharing these ideas, love your ideas and i am truly inspired by your talent.
Love you.
xoxo