Garden DIY projects—simple and quick home improvement

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Sunday is the day of rest but if you don't want to waste all of it lounging around, why not tackle a couple of super simple and quick home improvement projects in your garden?

We know you're thinking that nothing is ever as easy as you imagine it will be, but these ideas we have for you are child's play, we promise.

You won't break the bank or need a professional gardener to come in and do these for you, so take a look and see why you might like to try your hand at this weekend!

1. Treat or stain your fence

Fun colours are a great option!

2. Upcycle an old garden chair by giving it a quick spray paint

The bolder the colour, the better.

3. Make some new cushions for your outdoor seating

This make it much more cosy.

4. Give your rusty old barbecue a coat of metal paint

It'll look new again!

5. Bird boxes are an easy project

And kids will love getting involved.

6. Build some shelves inside your greenhouse

You'll double its growing potential.

7. Fashion an awning

So you have some much needed rain cover or shade. Garden canes and canvas can work well on a budget!

8. Use pallets to make beautiful flower displays

You don't even need to paint them.

9. Create hanging light jars

Use a battery-powered string of fairy lights and a Kilner container.

10. Create a herb garden

Use old household DIY materials, such as drainpipes.

11. Nail some pallets together to make amazing seating

A brilliant budget furniture solution!

12. Repurpose some old household items as funky planters

These look really cool and are sure to attract interest.

13. Design a family-friendly addition that the kids will love

MDF can make anything!

For more garden inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 30 truly low-maintenance gardens (so one less hassle).

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