Do you enjoy adding fun touches to your garden? I do! Gardens are more than just plants. We can decorate them with interesting items. I love turning simple things into special garden decorations.
I discovered some easy and enjoyable garden ideas. They're not complicated and use items you might already have. Let's see how we can make our gardens even more fun to look at!
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1. From Old Bowls to Garden Mushrooms
People are doing something really neat with old bowls. They take bowls that are not used anymore and turn them into mushroom shapes for their gardens. You can find these bowls at stores that sell things people don’t want anymore. With a little cleaning and some paint, these bowls look like fun mushrooms you can use in your yard.
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I think this is a smart way to reuse things. Instead of throwing them away, they become something new and fun. It's like giving old toys a new look and purpose. This helps our planet too because less stuff gets thrown away, and our gardens get a special touch.
2. A Backyard Movie Spot
Summer is a great time to watch movies outside. Good news: you don’t need a big fancy setup to enjoy a movie with friends! One way is by putting a computer monitor on a table outside, just like using a TV. Put a cozy sofa and a few gentle lights outside, and it becomes a great place to see your best TV programs. You can use a white sheet and a machine that shows films, turning your backyard into a movie watching space. Think of sitting out there on warm nights watching movies.
3. Old Milk Can into Garden Art
Have you ever seen an old milk can? Some people are using them to decorate their gardens. Instead of letting them rust away, they give gardens a cool, old-timey look.
4. Mini Pond in a Barrel
A barrel can become a small garden pond. Put in water and some pond plants, and it's a special touch for small gardens.It's a clever way to reuse an old barrel and bring a calm, peaceful touch to any garden. Kids can even watch and see if any frogs come to visit.
5. Outdoor Cooking Area
Ever thought of having a cooking place outside? Cooking outdoors can be so much fun, especially in summer. While some might feel it's tough or costly to create an outdoor kitchen, it's actually not. With some creativity, you can enjoy cooking and maybe even a BBQ on sunny days.
6. Your Own Secret Place Outdoors
Got neighbors close by and want some privacy in your garden? It's possible! Rachel, a blogger, made a wooden wall, a half-wall, and something called a pergola for shade. This gave her a spot where she and her family could relax without being seen. It's still open enough to enjoy the sunshine and feel the breeze.
7. Garden's Special Door
Gardens can have special door-like structures called arbors. When you build these with wood and put flowering trees and climbing plants around them, your garden's entrance looks wonderful.
8. Make Your Own Comfy Swing
Why not use a beach towel to craft a swing? It gives you a cozy spot to lie down outside. A towel can become a comfy place to relax.
9. Shade with a Pergola, Not an Umbrella
Did you know? You don't need an umbrella for shade. Kelly, a designer, had a bright thought for her small yard. Instead of using umbrellas, she made a pergola. A pergola gives you shade on hot days without taking up too much room. And, a pergola can make any yard look stylish.
10. Outdoor Bar Using Pallets
Wooden pallets can be turned into a bar for outside. If your home has a wooden platform, this bar fits right in. It's strong and can hold food, tools for grilling, or even plants.
11. Lights for a Dreamy Backyard
Adding strings of lights can change your backyard's look. With these lights and some lanterns, your garden looks warm and inviting at night.
12. Flower Pot Table
Two clay pots can be turned into a unique table. For the table top, some people use a metal circle from a pizza pan, but wood works too. Everything sticks together with special strong glue.
I think this is a neat way to reuse old pots. It's creative and doesn't cost a lot of money. It's fun to see how everyday things can become new furniture for our homes.
13. Making a Cool Chair for Outside
Think about a chair that lets you lie down to enjoy the sun or sit up to talk. You can make one! You'll need some wood and a bit of time, but it's not too hard. The chair's back moves, so you can choose how you want to relax.
It sounds perfect for summer days. If you make more than one, your friends and family can enjoy them too. Imagine all of you relaxing outside on chairs you made.
14. Divide Your Yard into Sections
Treat your yard like a room. Different areas for different things can help everyone enjoy without feeling packed in. Each section can be for a different activity. It's like having different play areas in one place. By doing this, you can make the most out of any yard size and have special spots for all your activities.
15. Footrest Made from Old Stuff
An old tire, some wood, and rope can make a footrest. It's surprising how an old tire can be turned into something useful and attractive.
16. Bird Bath from Old Chair
An unused chair? Transform it into a bird bath. Strong metal chairs work best. Just clean it, maybe paint, and place a clay pot filled with water on top. For the birds, pick a pot that's shallow. Your garden looks pretty and it's a nice spot for birds too. Or you can plant flowers in a bigger pot instead of water.
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17. Turn Old Watering Cans into Plant Holders
Have an old watering can? With a bit of paint and some holes in the bottom, it can become a cute holder for plants. One person changed a dull green watering can into a bright and happy plant holder using paint.
It's like giving an old thing a brand new job. It makes the garden look fun, and it's a smart way to reuse things we might not need anymore. Great for making your garden shine.
18. Old Chair and Plates Turned Into Art
There's a wooden fence that looks special with some old items, a chair made of wire that doesn't have a seat. Instead, it's used to hold a pot with pink flowers and green plants. Near the chair, the ground has plants that make the place look nice. Hanging on the fence above the chair are old plates and signs with pink and green colors. Instead of throwing them away, they're made into a lovely outdoor decoration.
19. Chair Turned into a Plant Holder
This chair that's been turned into a place to put plants. They used chicken wire and a special lining to hold the plants. The best part? They used succulents, which have tiny roots and fit perfectly. Decorate your outdoor area with plants. Succulents are great because they don't need much care.
20. Boots with Flowers Inside
Do you know you can use boots as flower pots? That's right! Fill old boots with dirt, then plant some pretty flowers inside. A wooden frame can hold up the boots, and it looks great in a garden. While you can use different shoes, boots seem to look the nicest.
Using boots as planters gives them a new purpose. It's a fun way to show off flowers and make your garden special. And it's good to reuse things in such a neat way.
21. A Special Well in the Garden
There's a lovely idea of having a wishing well in the garden. Some wells can have plants growing inside, while others might have water. You can also just let the well be empty and place many plants around it. This spot is beautiful with all its flowers and plants.
A special well and white chairs near a trellis make it look like a storybook setting.
22. Brighten Up an Aged Mirror
You can give old mirrors a fresh, colorful look. Doing this brings life to them and makes your garden look nicer.
23. Garden Decor from Nature
Fallen tree pieces or even big rocks can be placed in your garden. They can shape or give a unique touch to your garden area.
Wasn't that list fun? Gardens can look even better with these ideas. With just a bit of work, old things can become special again. So next time, before throwing something away, think: "Can this be fun in my garden?" I hope your garden becomes your favorite place to be!
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23 DIY Garden Decoration Ideas