This pinwheel layout lets you position and separate plants based on the amount of water, light, and space they require.
Get the tutorial at Oh My! Creative »
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Gutter Garden
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When you're stuck with a narrow spot to plant herbs, this skinny vertical garden is the perfect solution.
Get the tutorial at Corner Blog »
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Handy Rain Barrel
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Collect the precious wet stuff that spills through your gutter with a helpful container. This blogger was lucky enough to find a rustic whiskey barrel for hers, but a trash bin can also work well.
Get the tutorial at Tixeretne »
Veggies like squash and cucumbers tend to commandeer a garden, so offer them room to grow up and over your more timid varieties.
Get the tutorial at Get Busy Gardening »
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Tall Trellis
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For plants that like to climb, like the peas seen here, a trellis made of bamboo and twine is helpful — and pretty!
Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy »
We've seen potting benches made out of dressers, armoires, and even shipping pallets. But we love that this one utilizes a piece of furniture that really needs a second life — a changing table.
Get the tutorial at Shelstring »
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Dolled-Up Compost
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OK, a pretty pattern won't actually improve your compost bin's functionality. But if it makes you smile, we bet you'll be more likely to use it.
Get the tutorial at Sisters, What! »
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