1. Install shelves
Supplies needed: drill, nails, and old shelves
Making It: $5–$10*
Most of us imagine installing shelves inside our homes when we consider this project. But building shelves in your garden can be a terrific way to increase its usable area and give your yard a more fashionable touch.
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You can install shelves on your fence if you don’t have any wall space. Just make sure not to overload anything and to first consult with your neighbor if the fence falls on their property. Simply because it looks good, no one wants a fence that falls down.