17 DIY Landscaping Ideas You Can Get Started on (2024)

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  Landscape and Hardscape Your Front Yard

  

  You can really improve your curb appeal with some basic landscaping in your front yard. The pavers are a wonderful way to build a retaining wall that will keep the plants and trees in an area separate from the yard.

  Landscape and Hardscape Your Front Yard from Make It & Love It

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  Make Your Own Fire Pit

  

  Another DIY landscaping idea is to add a fire pit to the yard or patio. This one looks great, with the fire ring surrounded by pavers. In just an afternoon, you can have it all ready for s'mores.

  Make Your Own Fire Pit from A Beautiful Mess

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  Backyard Patio & Makeover

  

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  The before and after pictures of this backyard makeover are a must-see. A patio has been added which adds all kinds of seating options. Rock and mulch surround the area with some new plants.

  Backyard Patio & Makeover from The Sweetest Occasion

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  Tiled Front Patio

  

  Make a bold choice and choose to tile your front patio with an eye-catching design. All kinds of planters with plants highlight the area, which includes a seating area and a play area.

  Tiled Front Patio from Lovely Indeed

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  DIY Modern House Numbers

  

  House numbers help visitors find your home and they can be the first impression they get of your house. Making your own DIY house numbers is a quick project that will make a big impact.

  DIY Modern House Numbers from A Beautiful Mess

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  Flower Bed Edging

  

  Create flower beds and edge them like a pro with this project. Using one simple garden tool, you'll be able to get crisp edges separating your plant beds from your yard.

  Flower Bed Edging from Funky Junk Interiors

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  Modern Pergola

  

  Use this DIY landscaping idea to build a pergola in your yard. A pergola will give you shade while not closing you off from the outdoors. It makes an excellent place for a seating or dining area.

  Modern Pergola from Lovely Indeed

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  Pallet Patio

  

  You can build all kinds of items with pallets, and this project has you put together some patio furniture with them. This idea is also renter-friendly because no permanent changes are made to the patio.

  Pallet Patio from A Piece of Rainbow

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  45 Backyard Landscaping Ideas for Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

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  Do It Yourself Deck Skirting

  

  The underside of a deck can be quite an eyesore. Here deck skirting is added along with some basic landscaping. It really cleans up the area and improves the whole look of the home.

  Do It Yourself Deck Skirting from Dans le Lakehouse

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  Spaces for Lounging

  

  Spaces for lounging have been created around the landscaping which includes large plants and trees. A tiled patio pulls it all together.

  Spaces for Lounging from Studio DIY!

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  String Light Posts

  

  A lovely way to brighten up your yard is with string lights. This plan for string light posts gives you a place to hang the lights. It's a nice effect that looks great at night.

  String Light Posts from The Navage Patch

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  Rocky Plant Bed

  

  Here landscaping is brought right up to the porch. The corner of the porch is covered with white pebbles and then rocks and plants are brought in. It's a unique look that may just look great on your patio.

  Rocky Plant Bed from Centsational Style

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  Easy Outdoor Furniture

  

  Build some easy outdoor furniture that you can sit right in your yard. This simple pallet table and bench are made to look modern with pops of color and rocks filling up the bottom of the table.

  Easy Outdoor Furniture from A Piece of Rainbow

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  Install a DIY Rock Water Fountain

  

  This rock water fountain is a surprisingly easy project that you can place anywhere within your landscaping. It's a great way to put your own touch on your outdoor area.

  Install a DIY Rock Water Fountain from Joyful Derivatives

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  Build a Porch Swing

  

  Build a porch swing and hang it anywhere in your yard, garden, or deck. It's a slightly advanced woodworking project so you'll need some experience before tackling this project.

  Build a Porch Swing from Simply Designing

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  How to Build a Picket Fence

  

  Adding a fence to your yard can be a great way to separate some sections from each other. In this project, you'll find out how to build a picket fence and add it to your yard.

  How to Build a Picket Fence from At Home With Ashley

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  Cedar Cube Solar Landscape Lights

  

  These landscape lights have been upgraded in the best way possible. A block of cedar is used to replace those unsightly sticks that never seem to stay in the ground.

  Cedar Cube Solar Landscape Lights from The Navage Patch