A submersible pump and attached fountain bring the waterworks to life.
Glass balls glisten under the water and conceal the pump.
Tip:Replenish water as it evaporates, keeping the pump submerged to ensure it works properly.
Use a butane grill lighter or long wooden match to light the candle.
All pumps and fountains in these projects are available at home improvement centers.
Custom Concrete Pots
Stir up some fun by mixing concrete and adding color.
This wooden canvas was created using a bundle of lath, available at a building center.
These decorative steppers are always pretty to look at, but will get slippery when wet.
After constructing yourpallet-like canvas, roll outdoor acrylic paint onto the front.
Position your stencil on the lath canvas using repositionable adhesive, then paint the image with a flat brush.
Let dry before attaching to a fence or wall.
Easy Concrete Orbs
Make theseaffordable concrete accentsfor your garden or patio using a few surprising materials.
Watch our step-by-step video to see how to create this project.
Hanging Wooden Basket
Catch eyes from a block away with acolorful hanging basket design.
Simple Sphere and Pedestal
Gather leftover trimmings from pruning and fashion them into a decorative garden accent.
A tripod of arching rebar holds this organic sphere and adds to the scupture’s overall appeal.
Insert the rebar securely in the ground 6-8 inches apart and adjust to hold the sphere.
Double-Decker Fountain
Incorporate nature’s splashy sounds into your outdoor space with a simple two-tier fountain.
This space-savvy design can turn even the tiniest garden into an dreamlike escape.
Chalkboard Plant Markers
Liven up your garden with thesereusable plant markers.
Create your own custom chalkboard paint colors by combining 1 tablespoon unsanded tile-grout powder with 1/4 cup outdoor paint.
Use the mixture to coat wooden plant stakes, then label each with a china marker.
Note: These decorative steppers are a pretty garden accent but will get slippery when wet.
Many plants are well-suited to shaping, including the herbrosemaryused here.
These blue-hue jars enhance the garden scene while protecting the votive candles from breezes.
These decorative steppers are always pretty to look at, but will get slippery when wet.
