3. Build Flower Boxes or a Greenhouse
If you have basic carpentry skills and want to get creative, consider making your own flower boxes while social distancing. If you have children who like to paint, decorating the boxes can become a fun family project.
Building a greenhouse is a more involved procedure, but the result will dramatically increase your gardening capabilities and give you the chance to really put your green thumb to the test.
4. Refresh Your Deck
A deck with peeling paint or faded wood isn’t just unsightly, it can give your home’s entire exterior a tired, wasted look and feel.
Fortunately, you can do something about that while social distancing!
A fresh coat of paint or a proper staining can transform your deck in a single afternoon, and the results will propel you to keep up the good work on the rest of the yard.
5. Build a Hammock or Swing
Once you’ve tackled a long day of yard work, you’ll want a nice place to relax and look over all that you’ve accomplished.
This is where a hammock or a swing comes in handy.
Both are available for purchase at the home center, but making your own can be fun (and more affordable). For a hammock, find an old blanket, some rope, and a couple of well-positioned trees, and then get to work. And here are tips for installing a tree swing.
Which projects are you tackling while social distancing? Let us know in the comments!
Further Reading
- Pro Tips for Gardening in a Greenhouse
- 5 Garden Design Tips for a Green, Beautiful Backyard
- Cleaning and Staining a Wood Deck
