Backyard Projects

Backyard Projects from Backyard Blog, shaped by its Garden & Outdoor focus.

Backyard Projects from Backyard Blog, shaped by its Garden & Outdoor focus.

How to Build a Simple Raised Bed Garden
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How to Build a Simple Raised Bed Garden

Learn how to build your very own raised garden beds from scratch to improve your soil quality and grow fresh vegetables right in your backyard.

Backyard Blog EditorialBackyard Blog EditorialApril 8, 2026
International Women's Day 2026: Measuring Backyard Equality — Progress, Gaps, and How You Can Act

International Women's Day 2026: Measuring Backyard Equality — Progress, Gaps, and How You Can Act

Women are finally getting more involved in backyard projects, but funding, training, and cultural biases still hold us back. Here’s the data, the gaps, and three concrete ways you can help this International Women's Day.

Travis KowalskiTravis KowalskiMarch 27, 2026
5 Budget Backyard Upgrades to Boost Your Spring Space

5 Budget Backyard Upgrades to Boost Your Spring Space

Upgrade your backyard on a budget this spring with five practical projects—from lighting to seating—that deliver big impact without breaking the bank.

Travis KowalskiTravis KowalskiMarch 23, 2026
How to Set Up a Rain Barrel in Your Backyard (Beginner Guide)

How to Set Up a Rain Barrel in Your Backyard (Beginner Guide)

A rain barrel is one of the simplest backyard upgrades you can make. Here's how to connect one to your downspout, prevent mosquitoes, and how much water you can actually collect.

Travis KowalskiTravis KowalskiMarch 10, 2026
DIY Cedar Raised Garden Bed: Build It This Weekend for Under $100

DIY Cedar Raised Garden Bed: Build It This Weekend for Under $100

Build a DIY cedar raised garden bed in one morning for under $100 with straight cuts, basic tools, and a bulk-soil trick that saves you serious money.

Travis KowalskiTravis KowalskiMarch 5, 2026
Build a Cedar Planter Box This Weekend: Under $50, Ready for Spring

Build a Cedar Planter Box This Weekend: Under $50, Ready for Spring

Build a solid cedar planter box this weekend for under $50. Perfect for starting your garden early—complete with cut list, materials breakdown, and the critical mistake that'll rot your box in two years if you skip it.

Travis KowalskiTravis KowalskiFebruary 22, 2026