DIY Gardening Ideas

When people think about a low maintenance DIY gardening ideas they usually have a picture in their mind of a small garden design with just concrete or paving, and no sign of any living plants.

However this not need be the case. Any DIY garden will require a certain amount of looking after but there are alternative features and plants that can make you garden look good and require the minimum amount of upkeep.

Here is a list of time saving ideas that can be used if you are designing your DIY gardening from scratch or you want to replace exiting features.

Torch Lights for Evenings Outdoors

When you have something to celebrate or are entertaining in the garden lighting is a great idea and can be done very easily.

Using old bricks to put tee lights on around the garden or hanging lantern in tree is one of the ideas you can use to create a party atmosphere.

Greenery with Container Plants

With container plants it is easy to do your "DIY gardening ideas" while sitting in comfort on the patio.

Almost any kind of plant, flower or vegetable will grow happily in containers and the foliage will look awesome.

The great advantage of this kind of gardening is there is less digging and bending and children can have their own special containers in which they can grow their own favorite plants.

Herb Garden from old Wine Crates

Old wine crates are a great idea for growing herbs and salads and make a fabulous display on the patio or in the garden.

Keep them as close to the house as possible as kitchen gardens are used almost every day.

Put trailing herbs such as thyme and trailing rosemary around the edges of the container, followed by the upright herbs such as basil, parsley and coriander. Take care not put in too many herbs as they spread and grow quickly. That are some ideas for DIY gardening in your home landscape.