Are you looking for creative ways to spruce up your outdoor space without having to spend a lot of money? Recycling old, useless and broken furniture is one way to become eco-friendly. Garden decorations made from old furniture are popular with many of us because they are inexpensive and fun. This way you can give free rein to your creativity and add color and freshness to the garden. When we upcycle old furniture, we are also making our contribution to a sustainable world. We give you some interesting upcycling ideas for DIY garden decorations in this article. Try creating unique corners in your garden that look cute and inviting.
Transform your old work table into useful garden furniture
Every garden definitely needs a potting bench! Some gardening tasks are more comfortable if you do them standing up. If you are repotting plants or starting seeds, or if you want to store garden tools or potting soil, an old work table would be the perfect option for all of these tasks. And you can make the work table pretty by painting it in the color you want and bring a colorful mood to the garden. Paint them to match the furniture and flowers in your outdoor space.
When your work is done, you can cover your garden bench with a tablecloth or why not use it as a practical buffet or rustic outdoor drinks station.With different flowers you canMake a lush garden decoration yourself at any time. You can also set up pots with herbs or succulents and even in the cold months you can give your garden a winter touch with green branches.
Decorate an old chest of drawers with flowers in the garden or on the balcony
What could be nicer in the garden than creating a corner filled with flowers? And you can easily repurpose an old dresser by arranging the drawers with pots of your favorite flowers, be they geraniums, daisies, mini roses, etc. Every season, you can add seasonal flowers to keep your flower dresser fresh. Place the chest of drawers in a corner where it would be a real eye-catcher, e.g. B. near the garden entrance or on a fence near the house. This is also a suitable idea for your balcony because it allows you to arrange many plants to save space. Flowers or herbs, that's entirely up to you, depending on how you want to plant your old chest of drawers.
Old kitchen chair as a unique garden decoration with moss
An old kitchen chair is perfect as a decoration for the garden made from upcycled furniture. Paint the entire chair, including the seat, in the desired color. The paint should be weather-resistant. Prepare the space for planting the moss, the seat and, if desired, the back of the chair if you want to achieve an impressive effect. How do you prepare the surface for the greens? Attach garden fleece to the entire surface you want to plant.
Ensure good drainage by cutting small holes in the fleece. Simply plant moss plants and press them firmly so there is no air between the soil and the roots. Water adequately and watch your moss plants grow over the next few months. You can also plant succulents on an old chair, or your favorite summer flowers. And if you use old chairs, you can create a real vintage-style garden decoration.
Have you ever thought about turning your old bed into a garden bed or raised bed for flowers, vegetables or herbs in your outdoor area? It definitely looks unique and pretty and the plants thrive perfectly. The big advantage of growing in raised beds is that you have control over the soil. A specific location allows you to put the best compost and soil exactly where you need it so that the plants get all the nutrients they need. Taller raised beds provide better accessibility without having to bend or kneel.
If you have a metal frame, paint it the color you want and make sure it is weatherproof and doesn't rust. If the frame is made of wood, paint it with a paint suitable for wood. Prepare the soil the same way you would create raised beds in a garden. Provide adequate drainage for your plants by adding sand, gravel or branches to the bottom of the raised bed. Then add high-quality potting soil and plant the desired plants. Water well and enjoy the flowers.
Make your own garden decorations from old furniture with a bathtub
An old bathtub is perfect for a planter in which to plant beautiful flowers, vegetables or herbs. Make sure your upcycled pot has adequate drainage by drilling holes in the bottom. Cover the bottom with a layer of sand and gravel to make drainage easier. Use high-quality potting soil and mix in organic fertilizer or compost.Then plant your flowersor herbs, or make a cute vegetable patch.
Make sure you water regularly and your mini garden in the bathtub will thrive. You can also use an old sink or sink from the kitchen and this is really a beautiful outdoor garden decoration that would give your garden an individual flair. It's so easy to reuse old furniture in the garden instead of throwing it away.
DIY upcycled hanging shelf for the garden made from a chair
With a few simple steps you canold furniture as garden decorationby turning an old chair into a pretty outdoor hanging shelf. You need an old wooden chair, a saw, a cordless screwdriver with screws, waterproof paint, a sturdy rope for hanging and a flower in a pot. First, take the chair completely apart. Then cut the seat in half and screw the front half to the backrest.
Then paint the shelf in the color of your choice, hang it up with the string and place the potted flower on it. A geranium is perfect, or another potted flower of your choice. You can hang your shelf near your seating area in the garden and you can also use it for your drinks or books when you want to stay outside and enjoy the sun in the summer days. This is how cozy you can make an outdoor corner.
Recycle an old sofa outdoors
Don't throw away old sofas as they can be turned into cozy planters for various plants in your garden. As usual, the first step is to adequately prepare the surface by impregnating the structure with a suitable varnish or paint of your choice. Let your imagination run wild and show your personality and style by recycling used garden furniture and creating your own craft from old furniture.
If you are converting a leather sofa into outdoor furniture, treat the leather with a leather protection oil. This means your new garden bed stays protected from rain and sun for longer and also looks pretty and well-maintained. Prepare the planting area as already described, ensure good drainage and plant the desired plants. Plant thoseFlowers that attract pollinators to the gardenand you will not only help nature, but also have a magical location in the garden.
Cute garden decoration ideas with an old door
Now a great idea that we love – reuse your old door in your garden instead of throwing it away. You can easily and easily transform an old door into a unique hanger for various useful items in the garden, such as tools that you need for your gardening. If you attach some old shelves to the door, you can use them for pots of flowers or other garden items for your daily gardening.
A door can also be used as a cute privacy screen outdoors. Make it pretty by painting it so that the door matches your garden flair and also creates a pleasant atmosphere. Adding an old work table to the door and using it for gardening work like repotting or planting seeds in containers will be convenient. So easy to doYou can make your own garden decorationsfrom old furniture.
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