DIY Backyard Overhaul, Threadbanger

This week is a patio make-over where we create a relaxing oasis in our urban backyard. We learn some basic carpentry skills to construct our own wooden planter for the garden and create new DIY flower pots and outdoor decor using recycled materials.

Links in this video:
Bust Magazine - http://www.bust.com/index.php
California Paints - http://www.californiapaints.com/
Crest True Value Hardware Store - http://www.cresthardwareny.com/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• patio
• make-over
• oasis
• urban
• backyard
• carpentry
• wooden
• planter
• diy
• flower
• pots
• decor
• NextNewNetworks

[mywingsareyours]

WARNING TO EVERYONE- Mexican primrose (the pink flowers they used) would be horrible to put in a planter like that. Once you plant them, they spread underground like weeds, and start popping up all over. We planted those in my backyard once, and they started showing up just EVERYWHERE, even like across the backyard on the whole other side.

[ThreadBanger]

That is why a planter is GOOD for them. They are kept at bay in the planter and won't take over your yard.

xo Meg

[hrhqueene]

Meg my girl: DRAINAGE. You forgot DRAINAGE. Otherwise, great eppy. How 'bout adding a wind chime made of old flatware or painted carpenter nails?

[ThreadBanger]

Cool wind chime idea! I always add rocks to the bottom of planters for drainage. I mentioned it in a couple of other episodes, so left it out of this one. Thanks for the reminder!

The idea of putting a plastic bag down to protect the wood is great too.

xo, Meg

[mywingsareyours]

Yess. For just mexican primrose, that's reallyyy good. But if you want like a multi-plant planter, I'm just saying that you might not want to use them as they will invade. Haha. But yes, I agree the planter is a great idea for them and I still love it. Thanks for the episode! :]

[halleysmommy]

Drainage? And, maybe important to know if you plant anything edible (like herbs), painting the inside isn't the best idea.

[Vanilla1tsp]

Ok, am I the only person to notice there was little to no color in that courtyard/backyard? Why not paint the ugly primer gray brick a lovely earth inspired shade, they do make green paint now. Also it seems that sitting area would be roasting in the summer sun. Perhaps the DecorIY divas can come up with a make your own awning or recover and old patio umbrella episode? How about DIY patio shade curtains for those of us in viewer land who need help?

[DemolitionGrrl]

What about drainage?

[akyramoto]

OSB is not the best board to use as a planter material, if you do use it put MANY MANY coats of paint on it. otherwise it'll last you about a year :)

[jerseehippee]

i gave you a thumbs up because of your name, not your comment necessarily LOL

[HipHome]

than watch the show about clothes on fridays.

[HipHome]

Useful, hip, and totally stylish. FANTASTIC!