Gardening Projects Archives - Old House Journal Magazine

How to Lay a Brick Walk

Old-fashioned, textural, good beneath your feet: brick walkways are preferred, and practically de rigueur in some parts of the country.

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DIY Rock Garden

Pretty in its own right, a rock garden can camouflage site faults and cut down on yard work.

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A Do-It-Yourself Water Feature

A buried trough for water plants and soothing sound.

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DIY Brick Path

Laying a brick path is labor intensive but not complicated. Here’s how a DIY couple got professional results

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How To Install Garden Path Lighting

To illuminate a walkway or driveway, all you need is a GFCI-protected outdoor electrical outlet and some basic electrical skills.

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Adding an Orchard to Your Garden

An orchard offers sensual pleasures to your garden nearly all year long—but creating one requires patience and hard work.

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The Benefits of Raised-Bed Gardening

A raised bed garden might be the solution to several gardening problems.

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Weekend Project: Lay a Stone Path

Add some polish to your garden by installing a random stone path.

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Guide to Traditional Garden Shed Kits

Building a shed for your old-house garden? Consider one of these traditionally styled, ready-to-assemble kits.

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How To Install a Window Box

Give your curb appeal an instant boost with this easy one-day window box project.

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Plant a Cutting Garden

We show you how to create a beautiful cutting garden.

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Create a Garden Summerhouse

We show you how to design a summerhouse for your garden.

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Create a Shade Garden

We show you how to design a shade garden.

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Tips for Creating a Kitchen Garden

We show you how to grow your own kitchen garden.

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The Best Mulches for Old-House Gardens

We show you the ins and outs of mulches for old-house gardens.

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5 Tips for Creating a Gorgeous Garden for your Old House

Follow these 5 tips for a thriving old-house garden.

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How to Lay a Brick Walk

DIY Rock Garden

A Do-It-Yourself Water Feature

DIY Brick Path

How To Install Garden Path Lighting

Adding an Orchard to Your Garden

The Benefits of Raised-Bed Gardening

Weekend Project: Lay a Stone Path

Guide to Traditional Garden Shed Kits

How To Install a Window Box

Plant a Cutting Garden

Create a Garden Summerhouse

Create a Shade Garden

Tips for Creating a Kitchen Garden

The Best Mulches for Old-House Gardens

5 Tips for Creating a Gorgeous Garden for your Old House