Decorating your garden with recycled things is a great way to save money and support the environment. It’s also a fun project to do with kids, as it gets them involved in gardening. Here are some ideas for recycling old furniture, plant pots, bird baths and more into beautiful decorations for your garden:
Use old furniture
When you’re decorating your garden with recycled things, it’s important to use materials that are safe and will last. Old furniture is a great place to start if you want to add some character to your yard.
Old furniture can be painted or stained in any color that suits your style. If you want something more elaborate than just paint or stain, look into decoupage–decorating the surface of old objects with paper cutouts and other materials like fabric scraps and buttons. If this sounds like too much work for an afternoon project, try using stencils instead!
When using old pieces of wood for benches or tables: make sure they aren’t rotting by testing them first by pressing down on them firmly with both hands (if they give way easily then there could be problems). Also make sure all screws are secure before putting any weight on top of them because otherwise those screws may pop off later causing further damage due their heads being exposed inside holes made into wood which would lead us back around again…
Decorate with plant pots
To decorate your garden with plant pots, you’ll need to consider a few things. First, you want to choose pots that are different from one another and have different purposes. Choose different sizes, materials and colors so that your garden looks interesting and eclectic. For example:
- Use old clay pots from other places in the house for smaller plants like succulents or herbs (just make sure they’re clean!)
- Use large terra cotta planters as focal points in large areas of grass or mulch
- Choose plastic planters if you want something more lightweight than clay or terracotta
Make a bird bath
To make a bird bath, you’ll need some rocks and water. Place the rocks in a small bucket or bowl and add enough water so that they’re covered by at least an inch. Add some bird food to attract the birds! Place this in a sunny spot near where you want your garden to be located so that they can enjoy their new home.
Use an old tire for a planter
If you want to use an old tire for a planter, make sure that it is not damaged and has a good seal. The tire should be at least 18 inches in diameter and clean and dry. It should also have no holes or cuts in it. If the tires are too small, they won’t hold up well with soil and plants inside of them.
Turn an old crate into a bench
To make the bench, you’ll need:
- An old wooden crate
- Sandpaper (optional)
- Paint or stain of your choice (optional)
- A hammer, saw and drill with bits that fit your legs’ diameter and length; or if you’re using pre-made legs with screws attached then use those instead!
Now that you have all your supplies ready to go let’s get started! First thing’s first though – sand down any rough edges on your wooden crate so it looks nice and smooth. If there is no paint or stain covering them up yet then this will be especially important because otherwise they’ll stick out like sore thumbs once painted over later on in this project.
Turn an old grill into a planter for succulents
If you have an old grill that is not in use, turn it into a planter for succulents.
- Remove the grates from your grill and drill holes in the bottom of it for drainage.
- Add potting soil and plants to fill up your new planter! Water and fertilize regularly as needed (about once per week).
Conclusion
We hope this article has inspired you to get creative with your garden. You can use these ideas as inspiration to make something unique, or just use them as they are!
