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11 Simple Summer Projects Anyone Can Build In Their Backyard

It's time to get outside and build! Head to Lowe's for all your backyard building supplies, and create something you'll love!

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1. Make a bench/planter duo out of cedar and ductwork pipe.

2. Or recycle those used water bottles to make a different kind of garden.

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Cut a few holes in the bottles, add your soil and plants, nail to the wall, and you're all set.

3. Train ivy or moss to grow in a special pattern.

4. Join wood squares together so guests have something to wipe their paws on.

5. You can make a vertical garden with vinyl rain gutters and a little bit of fencing material.

6. Speaking of gardens, make a tool organizer out of an old mailbox!

7. Transform a washtub into a rustic planter by drilling a few drainage holes in the bottom and adding potting soil.

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This is a great way to bring the garden to your porch or patio.

8. Or turn that junky ol' bike into a beautiful backyard focal point.

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A few layers of paint and a basket filled with annuals will have your backyard looking marvelous in no time.

9. Use stone slabs to build a walking path throughout your property.

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No secret garden is complete without a walkway to paradise. Throw down some stone slabs, and you'll be on your way in no time.

10. Use a piece of scrap wood and old spigots to create the ultimate grill station accessory holder.

11. Build a privacy wall to keep your backyard cozy and quiet.