A little bit of effort and a few flowering house plants and garden projects can really go a long way in transforming your outdoor space with small backyard landscaping ideas. If you are looking for some fun DIY projects from raised garden beds to shade gardens that will not only give you something to do but that will truly make an impact on the exterior of your home—then these small landscape projects are a great place to start. Plus, after you try one, you may be inspired to do even more outdoor projects, both from this list and from other sources of inspiration. The opportunities are virtually endless when it comes to bringing a little DIY fun to your garden and yard.