Like doing projects yourself? Having a project to work on --- Try a kit set garden bed, growing your own produce and veggies.......and if there's any leftovers there is always a chance to hand some over the fence to the neighbours.  Like flowers? How about some hanging baskets on the patio? or on a garden arch? or on eaves of the house?  nothing as satisfying as an abundant crop that was done through your own hard work!