A bicycle is mainly used to get from one place to another, but you can also use an old bicycle as a garden decoration. It can be part of the interior design and serve as an artistic complement. An old bicycle as a garden decoration can be found in many outdoor areas, and today we present you a collection of ideas on how you can use it to beautify your own garden.
Use an old bicycle as a garden decoration, depending on your garden style
Flower beds decorated with bicycle and seasonal flowers are a real eye-catcher. These garden decorations change the look and feel of the garden design.
Recycle your rusty bike
An old bicycle as a garden decoration, combined with seasonal flowers, is a real eye-catcher that enhances the look andthe atmosphere of garden designchanged.
Saving bikes from the landfill is a new idea of reuse and recycling for beautiful gardens. Bicycle art is one of the current trends in floral decoration. Metal gears, spokes, and handlebars are great materials for creative projects.
Metal rims, sprockets, pedals, handlebars and frame tubes are weathered and have an attractive rusty appearance that contrasts beautifully with the lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves and snow in winter. The rusty metal is natural and the earthy colors of the aged metal blend harmoniously into the garden.
Vintage charm in full bloom! The frame of this pretty planter comes from a bicycle from days gone by, with a large wheel at the front and a smaller one at the back. Attached to it are three buckets in which you can place your flowering plants. This pretty accessory looks great on your patio or in your garden.
Although the idea in the picture above was used for indoor use, it is also perfect for walls in the garden (e.g. on the terrace). It is best to replace the artificial flowers with potted plants.
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An old bicycle as a garden decoration - cleaning and painting
Before you repair your bike, you should give it a little cosmetic treatment. A soapy solution will remove grease and dirt that has built up over the years. Then apply a light coat of outdoor grade polyurethane to the bike frame. This highlights the color and seals rust spots.
When the old bike is transformed from function to art, it no longer needs ugly brake cables. Cut the cables on the handlebars and wheels.
Painting the bike:You don't have to paint the bike if you like the way it looks. This decision should be based on the “theme” or style of your garden. In some gardens the rust color is perfect.
Many people like to spray paint them as it adds a great pop of color. Some people also paint the tires. Another good reason to spray the velo is this: In the spring and later in the fall, when few things are blooming, it's a bright, cheerful splash of color.
The great thing about sprays is that you can match the colors to those of the flowers. Monochromatic plantings (all the same color) are a good option for bikes.Also floral arrangementswith contrasting colors are nice because they really show off the flowers. The garden is yours, so let your style shine!
How to decorate an old bike
- If you need more space to decorate, hang it up!
- Add a basket to your antique bike as garden art
- Plant flowers around it
- Build a fence system out of bicycle wheels
Planting old bicycles – baskets and flowers:Virtually anything that can hold flowers can be used as a basket. However, remember that it will be outdoors and exposed to the weather. Some baskets intended for indoor use may fall apart at the end of summer. If you like the look, you can also buy an inexpensive basket from the hardware store.
A better choice is one of these baskets:
- Small plastic window box
- A small pot
- A terracotta pot
- Basket holder with wire frame
- Wooden box/flat box that has been treated with a protective exterior stain or clear water sealer
- Everything that fits well and exudes the desired rural charm
Then attach the basket to the front of the bike using wire or straps and hooks. If you also want to have flowers on the rear wheel, you may need to install a bike rack. Or get creative and craft something that will hold your box or basket.
As mentioned earlier, any combination of flowers can be used to make your old bike simply charming as a garden decoration. Mix different colors or use contrasting colors.
Whether romantic or nostalgic, there is no denying that an old bicycle as a flower stand in the garden has a special charm. It's the perfect item to highlight a boring fence or just add something beautiful that will always make you feel good when you look at it.
