51Backyard ideas by Peggy Wang
Hang mirrors on fences to make yard look bigger. (Thrift store - dresser mirrors)
Turn an old chair, skateboard or pallet into a swing.
Put some stakes in the ground to hang hammocks (Hang 3 - arrange in"Y" so only 4 stakes needed.)
Night Time Outdoor bowling - Glow sticks in 2 liter bottles filled with water.
Paint the rocks in your yard to resemble throw pillows or M&M's.
Tie vases to the fence and fill with single stem flowers
Use pool noodle + plastic tote to create a floating cooler.
Create a collapsible table built right into the fence.
Hang hula hoops + shower curtains from a tree to create a shaded hangout.
Create a cinder block bench for about $30.00.
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Drill holes in your fence and fill with marbles for a great sun catcher effect
Build a giant hammock swing.
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Use pine cones as mulch to keep dogs and cats out of your plants.
String up a pair of clothes lines between the house and a tree and use shower curtains as adjustable shade.
Create a bucket table for added storage.
Use large leaves to create cement stepping stones. (Rubber mats can also be used for interesting patterns.)
Use stair risers, add window boxes for a great space saving herb garden.
Use basket hooks and dollar store solar light and attach to your fence for outdoor lighting.
Hang mirrors on fences to make yard look bigger. (Thrift store - dresser mirrors)
Turn an old chair, skateboard or pallet into a swing.
Put some stakes in the ground to hang hammocks (Hang 3 - arrange in"Y" so only 4 stakes needed.)
Night Time Outdoor bowling - Glow sticks in 2 liter bottles filled with water.
Paint the rocks in your yard to resemble throw pillows or M&M's.
Tie vases to the fence and fill with single stem flowers
Use pool noodle + plastic tote to create a floating cooler.
Create a collapsible table built right into the fence.
Hang hula hoops + shower curtains from a tree to create a shaded hangout.
Create a cinder block bench for about $30.00.
More Backyard ideas by Peggy Wang
Drill holes in your fence and fill with marbles for a great sun catcher effect
Build a giant hammock swing.
Even More Backyard ideas by Peggy Wang
Use pine cones as mulch to keep dogs and cats out of your plants.
String up a pair of clothes lines between the house and a tree and use shower curtains as adjustable shade.
Create a bucket table for added storage.
Use large leaves to create cement stepping stones. (Rubber mats can also be used for interesting patterns.)
Use stair risers, add window boxes for a great space saving herb garden.
Use basket hooks and dollar store solar light and attach to your fence for outdoor lighting.
Lawn / Plants
Plant Lemongrass - mosquito repellant
Sedum Sarmentosum - fast growing ground cover (no mowing?) Plant plants in rain gutters - stack them to create a privacy wall. Grow a sunflower house - plant sunflowers in a circle Create a bean fort - plant beans and arrange poles in teepee fashion. Use stone bricks (horizontal + vertical) for edging. |
Lighting
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Camp Ideas by Peggy Wang
Cut out the bottom section of a soda bottle to make an emergency spoon.
Use a Tic Tac box for a mini Tackle Box.
Use straws for single use seasonings - fill straw with salt/pepper, etc. and then use match/lighter to seal the ends.
Used water bottles make great containers for carrying eggs. 16 oz. bottle holds about 8 eggs.
Toothpaste - single use - make dots on a paper plate, dry for 2-3 days, then sprinkle baking soda. When dry - move to Ziploc.
Cut out the bottom section of a soda bottle to make an emergency spoon.
Use a Tic Tac box for a mini Tackle Box.
Use straws for single use seasonings - fill straw with salt/pepper, etc. and then use match/lighter to seal the ends.
Used water bottles make great containers for carrying eggs. 16 oz. bottle holds about 8 eggs.
Toothpaste - single use - make dots on a paper plate, dry for 2-3 days, then sprinkle baking soda. When dry - move to Ziploc.
