birds chirping,Flowers bloomand the warm weather invites you to spend some time outdoors. Anyone who is one of the lucky owners of a garden enjoys spending time there in spring and summer. But it's not just flowers and plants that make the garden and terrace look inviting; creative decorations can also add an extra touch. We show you 20 creative onesGarden decoration projectsfor hanging, which you can make yourself. From charming wind chimes to lanterns and flower pots made from household items: there is something for every taste in our photo series.
Garden decoration for hanging: plant tires
Perfect for the small terrace: with onecolorful decorationmakes drinking tea twice as fun. If you have old motorcycle tires, you can plant them. Motorcycle tires are narrower than car tires and wider than bicycle tires. One or more small flower pots with climbing plants fit in there. Clean the tire and paint it an accent color. Bright sky blue, for example, creates a cheerful atmosphere even on gloomy spring days. Purple or pink flowers such as petunias that protrude over the edge of the tire go well with this. The garden decoration is ready to hang!
Garden decoration for hanging: Make your own wind chimes out of metal and ceramic
Make wind chimes in the gardenalways a good figure. Not only are they a real eye-catcher, they also relax with a gentle sound and help to relieve everyday stress. For a modern metal wind chime you need fishing line, ceramic feathers (optionally you can also make feathers yourself from clay and let them dry in the oven), stainless steel sound stems and a metal ring for dream catchers. If you wish, you can color the Kang handles in bronze, copper, rose gold or gold with metallic spray. Just get started and make a brightly colored wind chime for your modern garden. You can hang wind chimes on trees, on pergolas, at the entrance to the house or on patio roofs. But make sure that their sound does not disturb the birds.
Garden decoration for hanging: cute bird feeders made from drink cartons
Don't throw away beverage cartons! With a little skill you can turn them into fun bird feeders. A cool garden project also for families with small children who would like to take part in crafting. The ones pictured abovesweet owlsare made from juice cartons. The most important thing is that you first wash the beverage cartons thoroughly with soap and water. Paint them in cheerful colors such as green, blue or red, they will attract the birds. Cut an opening in the front and attach wooden popsicle sticks directly underneath. The popsicle sticks will serve as perches. Fill the bird feeder with bird seed and hang it on the garden fence or on a tree.
Make your own lantern from transparent colored jam jars
Fairy lights in jam jars create a romantic atmosphere on the terrace and in the garden. But simple mason jars look boring, but one looks more excitinghomemade lightingwhen it shines in cheerful spring colors. That's why we'll explain to you how you can color jam jars transparent. You can use blue to give the look of sea glass, while green makes the mason jars look vintage. You will need the following materials: mason jars, food coloring, craft glue. First, clean the jam jars thoroughly with detergent and water and let them dry. Then dilute the food coloring with a little water and add craft glue. To make one color, mix 2 teaspoons of water with 6-10 drops of food coloring and 10 teaspoons of craft glue in a plastic cup. Mix everything very well and pour the mixture into a jam jar. Screw the lid on and swing the jam jar back and forth. Place the glass upside down and let the paint dry. As long as the paint is not completely dry, it looks very dark. But once dry, the jam jars are only slightly tinted and transparent. Now you can arrange the fairy lights in it.
Make your own wind chimes from vintage keys
Die VintageMetal garden decorationHanging brings a touch of nostalgia to the outdoor area. Use household items and flea market finds to make a romantic wind chime yourself. You will need the following materials: vintage keys, pearl necklace (made of glass beads), twine and a metal ring. The metal rings for dream catchers, for example, are well suited. They are available at most craft stores. This craft idea is super simple and suitable even for complete craft beginners. If desired, you can additionally decorate your wind chime with rhinestones. Hang the wind chime in a windy place in the garden or on the patio. Its gentle sound has a relaxing effect and can block out street noise or noises from neighbors.
Garden decoration to hang on the garden wall: Make your own macrame hanging basket
If the garden is very small and there really is no free space left for a herb garden, then this is the next craft idea. Make hanging basketsfrom Macrameeand hang them on the garden wall. This makes the herb garden look super decorative. The hanging baskets are not only a real eye-catcher, they give the garden depth and can easily hide unsightly spots on the wall. Herbs also spread a gentle scent and keep mosquitoes and flies away. And when the gardening season ends, you can bring the hanging baskets and plant pots into the house. This means you have fresh herbs all year round to flavor your dishes. This hanging decoration is also perfect for the balcony garden.
Vintage garden decoration to start with: embellish porcelain tableware with napkin technology
OneVintage Decois of course something special, but unfortunately not everyone has received porcelain tea sets with playful floral motifs from their grandparents. Luckily, the old look can be successfully simulated using napkin technology. All you need is a simple white porcelain teapot. To make it look authentic, you can buy a teapot from a shabby chic shop. The shabby chic accessories and furniture are not old unique items from the flea market, but rather mass-produced goods, but they imitate the vintage look. Then you need napkin motifs, porcelain painting pens, glass cleaner, special glue for decoupage on porcelain, scissors and a brush. Simply first clean the porcelain thoroughly with the glass cleaner. It's best to wear rubber gloves when crafting, because if fingerprints get on the surface, the craft glue won't stick well. So first cut out the motifs from a napkin and transfer them to the teapot using the brush and craft glue. Brush the design with glue, working from the inside out. Wipe off the excess glue on the porcelain with a cotton swab. Place the teapot in cold oven and set it to 150 degrees Celsius. Fire the porcelain dishes for 40 minutes.
Decorate the teapot or teacup and coaster with glass beads and bird figurines and hang them from a tree in the middle of the garden with a satin ribbon. This beautiful hanging decoration also looks good on pergolas and gazebos. Sunny, partially shaded or shady locations are perfect, as the colors can fade in direct sunlight. It can also be easily staged in a corner of the garden. When the porcelain is fired in the oven, it becomes waterproof. In winter, you should still store the dishes at home, in the garage or in the basement. Because frost can damage the porcelain.
Garden decoration for hanging: Make your own lanterns from old cans
Make lanternsfrom old cans. We'll explain how it works. You will need the following materials: cans, steel nails and a hammer. First make a template or download a free design from the internet and print it out. Cut out the template. Clean the cans with soap and water and remove labels and adhesive residue. If you wish, you can paint the cans or spray them with a metallic paint spray. In this case, let the cans dry completely first. Then fill them with water and put them in the freezer overnight. Take them out in the morning and trace the design onto the cans with a pencil. Punch it out using a steel nail and a hammer. You have to work quickly before the ice starts to melt. After you're done, leave the can in direct sunlight so the ice melts and discard the water. Distribute fairy lights or LED candles in the dry cans and hang them on the terrace.
Garden decoration for hanging: old watering can and fairy lights become an art installation
An old rusty watering can, five fairy lights with small LEDs and a flower pot: That's all you need to create a charming art installation in your own garden. Hang the watering can on the garden fence or on a tree and remove the lid. Test whether the fairy lights fit through the openings of the watering can. If this is not the case, you will need to enlarge the holes or drill five new holes (not too close together). Now all you have to do is thread the fairy lights through the holes and drape them over a flower pot. In the evening, the charming lighting is guaranteed to attract everyone's attention.
Plant bird cages with succulents
Vintage bird cages are real eye-catchers. So if you found one in the basement or attic, then the next hanging garden decoration idea is for you. If you don't have a birdcage, you can either look for one at the local flea market, or optionally buy a decorative shabby chic birdcage and then sand the paint off with sandpaper. Bird cages can be planted in any way you like: seasonal flowers look great in them, but the irrigation water cannot drain away properly. Even if you drill holes in the bottom of the cage, it is not enough and can cause the roots to rot. That's why you should rely on succulents. They can get by with very little water and are extremely easy to care for. A bird cage with succulents looks good on the terrace, at the entrance to the house or on the garden fence.
Build your own bird feeder out of plates
Making a bird feeder yourself out of plates and porcelain bowls is an extremely easy task that is well suited even for complete beginners. For the garden project you will primarily need household materials. And if, despite all your efforts, birds don't move into your garden, you can stick a bird figure to the bird feeder.
Make your own vases from jam jars
You can not only make lanterns from jam jars, but also charming vases. Cut flowers feel very comfortable there. So you can complete the vintage garden decoration with a delightful flower arrangement. The unique vases can be hung on trellises, garden fences and even mailboxes and welcome your guests with a charming bouquet of flowers.
You don't necessarily have to make a decoration - with a little paint, even household items can be transformed into decorative accessories. You can find more creative ideas for hanging garden decorations in the photo gallery below. Be inspired and give the garden, the terrace and why not the balcony a personal touch with homemade items.
Use household items as flower pots and paint them in cheerful colors
Garden decoration on the wooden fence: paint cans blue and plant them
Wind chimes made from old keys welcome guests at the entrance to the house with a gentle sound
Dream catcher made of rhinestones and wine corks adds a vintage touch to the garden
Wooden house with an old look: Simply sand off the paint with sandpaper and leave it outside. Over time a gray patina forms
Decorative watering can and fairy lights around the garden path
Decorative umbrellasand bells form a charming wind chime
