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Garden decorating ideas offer some of the easiest ways to reinvigorate your outdoor space. From adding pretty pieces to your patio to picking up a paintbrush and transforming the appearance of a wall, garden decorating ideas are guaranteed to bring color and character to your space.
We all want to have a backyard that feels like an extension of our homes, where we can host friends and enjoy the sunshine and some fresh air. Realizing this dream, however, can seem overwhelming. Instead, try approaching decorative backyard ideas as you would an indoor room; after all the goals are the same: to create a cozy and welcoming space.
‘Styling your outdoor space should require much the same level of consideration as indoor styling,’ says Jonny Brierley at Moda Furnishings . ‘Think about layering pattern, colors and materials to create a setting that is personal to you and your style. As with your interior scheme, your ideas should express your individuality.’
Garden decorating ideas
No matter the size of your backyard, decorating should be something with which you can have fun. Creating a new look doesn’t have to involve a huge cost or lots of disruption. In fact garden decorating ideas can be as small as adding some color with garden wall ideas through to the more complex garden color schemes you create with planting.
'For a quick and hassle-free approach to decorating your space, place floor cushions and throws on a picnic blanket in a corner of your garden. The informal style will create a relaxing ambience that’ll perfectly complement an intimate gathering,' says Lucy Kirk, creative and photography manager at Lights4Fun .
There are also many options for yard art ideas to enhance your outdoor space.
1. Create a patio with decorative tiles
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A patio area is the perfect addition to a garden and one of our favorite garden decorating ideas.
Patios are a great way to zone your space, separating your entertaining area from your flower borders, greenhouse and vegetable plot. It also offers the perfect space for your patio furniture ideas and for al fresco dining.
Consider creating a patio with patterned tiles as a characterful alternative to deck ideas and concrete slabs. If installing a tiled patio be sure to select tiles that are suitable for outdoor use and with a slip rating of R12.
2. Add a seating area in the sun
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After all the hard work you put into maintaining your plot, having somewhere to sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor is a must. There are lots of different patio furniture ideas from cute coastal deck chairs through to sofa suites. Consider mixing and matching several different styles of outdoor seating to create a cozy space to relax at any time of the day or evening.
3. Don't overlook the soft furnishings
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When planning your garden decorating ideas, treat your backyard as you would your interiors.
Throws and cushions will go a long way to creating a cozy space, while a rug underfoot will encourage you to kick off the sandals and relax.
‘Cushions and fabrics may seem like small details but when it comes to transforming your space they offer a quick and easy solution, and as the days get warmer their transformative power is no longer limited to indoors,' says Martin Waller, the founder of Andrew Martin .
'As well as bringing much needed comfort to your garden seating, the addition of outdoor cushions allows you to blur the lines between interior and exterior helping to create a space that is often left unused through half the year, feel like a carefully considered living area.'
4. Use decorative lighting to illuminate your space
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Lighting is an essential part of any garden decorating ideas, adding instant warmth to the space and letting you enjoy your garden long into the evening. Layer several different outdoor lighting ideas to illuminate all aspects of your backyard.
Consider adding pretty festoon lights to your pergola and patio and then pair with solar garden lighting ideas in the borders to create a soothing backdrop to alfresco meals.
5. Plant a living wall for a botanical backdrop
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Why contain your planting just to your borders? Look skywards and create a decorative living wall set against your fencing or garden wall ideas. Filling the space with verdant green foliage and pretty blooms, your living wall ideas can be as large or small as you wish; maybe you want to cover an expanse of fencing or perhaps you just want a selection of herbs on a wall near a dining table, you can create your own space to reflect your own needs and design.
6. Create the illusion of space with a mirror
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Decorating with mirrors is not just for the inside of your home. Adding a mirror into your garden is a great way to brighten your space and add depth. Pick a design shaped like a window, which when positioned on a wall or fence, hints at portals to different areas, giving your garden a magical air.
Furthermore, mirrors can also be used to brighten dark corners of your garden, position in a north-facing corner and see it transformed into a bright, cheerful space.
7. Plant a rose arch for height and fragrance
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You can never have too many roses in your garden and adding an archway, draped in cascading blooms is a beautiful way to add height and architectural interest to your garden. Place an arch over a path to create a botanical link between two areas, or position over a bench for a floral oasis.
If you are considering adding a rose arch you need to make sure that you know how to plant roses and how to prune climbing roses to keep them looking their best.
8. Make a characterful focal point with a fountain
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If you're looking for garden decorating ideas to transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary, then look no further than garden fountain ideas. The beautiful soundtrack of bubbling water feature will take your garden from lowly plot to dreamy oasis.
There are plenty of different water feature ideas that will bring auditory and visual interest to the heart of your garden design.
9. Place a pot of flowers on your back doorstep
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Garden decorating ideas don't have to be big projects. Something as simple as creating a pretty potted display, placed by your backdoor can add charm to your space – you don’t have to even go into the garden to have a touch of sunshine. Allow your container gardening ideas to be inspired by the seasons, for example there are plenty of fall planter ideas that are sure to brighten even the grayest October day.
10. Use an outdoor screen to create a peaceful oasis
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Garden screening ideas are essential to keeping your garden a sanctuary. One of the quickest and easiest ways to achieve this is to install a screen. Positioned around your patio it helps to create a cozy intimate space where you can relax in peace.
Opt for a design with small holes or a decorative pattern to prevent you from feeling claustrophobic, alternatively, pair with the best climbing plants to create a botanical oasis.
11. Lay a path to guide you through your garden
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As well as being a more attractive alternative to trampled grass, garden path ideas offer a highly practical addition to the garden. When deciding where to lay your path, take a walk through your garden and make a note of your usual routes used to access sheds, vegetable plots and other zones. You can then add deviations to focal points such as main beds or water features. Make sure your materials and style complement the overall feel of the garden: tiles and pavers suit a more formal scheme while gravel or stepping stones are ideal for a cottage-inspired design.
12. Light up a firepit for a cozy heart
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Evenings in the garden will always be a little more special with a firepit.
Gently flickering flames are undoubtably mesmerising, and a firepit will keep you and your guests nice and toasty long after sundown. Perhaps you could even toast a marshmallow or two. Feeling fancy? Take a look at outdoor fireplace ideas to take this humble firepit to the next level.
‘Sources of heat, such as firepits, heaters and tabletop fires allow you to enjoy your garden comfortably when the temperature outside is less than appealing. Plus, installing these impressive displays enhances the aesthetic of your garden, and also provides lighting for those evenings when you just don’t want to go back inside yet,’ says Patrick Bridge, chief operations officer at Harbour Lifestyle .
13. Install a hammock and then relax
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If you’ve got two trees from which you can hang a hammock, you’ll love the laid-back feeling you get from lounging in one. Greenery is wonderful for calming the soul, so take a book and enjoy some time surrounded by beautiful leafy foliage.
14. Blend rusticity with contemporary details
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Getting your garden in order doesn’t mean you have to scrub every surface and fill in every crack – as this example shows, garden walls can be at their best when left a little rustic. Designers Yellow London contrasted the rural style of the stone work in this garden in the Greek island of Corfu with fresh, contemporary fabrics, ensuring that the surrounding terracotta urns and sprawling climber plants feel intentionally relaxed.
15. Think outside the box with recycled pots
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When thinking about how to plan a garden, using pots is a great way to add some flexibility into the final layout. The pots themselves can also act as decorative pieces – choose highly glazed, colorful and patterned pots to make a grand statement, or get creative by giving past-their-best household objects another life.
In this garden, metal tubs, buckets and even a trash can have been transformed into makeshift plant pots, giving the space a hint of farmhouse chic.
16. Add pops of color with furniture in bright shades
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Without furniture, it’s hard to use your outdoor space to its full advantage, so for many of us it’s the key starting point when decorating a garden.
Bright bistro sets are a reliable choice and will look great everywhere from small balcony gardens to spacious patios. Already got furniture but want to inject some color? Try a lick of paint. Just make sure to use a finish that will endure a life outside.
17. Take your living room outdoors
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In interiors, we often talk about bringing the outside in, but what about doing it the other way round and taking the inside out?
If you’re going to spend a lot of time in the garden, then it should feel as comfortable as possible. Create an outdoor living room and choose seating that wouldn’t look amiss inside your home. Then add cozy blankets and a chilled glass of wine for the perfect way to wind down – though we can’t promise you’ll have this view!
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Mimic nature in your furniture (Image credit: Emily J Followill/Beth Webb Interiors)
If you want all elements of your garden to feel truly at one with nature, swap traditional garden furniture styles for something a little more organic.
In the garden of this South Carolina hunting lodge with interiors designed by Beth Webb, a dining set includes wooden chairs that have been carved to mimic winding tree branches, mirroring the young trees planted nearby.
19. Upgrade your shed to a summer house
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Just as you can think about bringing elements of your indoor rooms into your outdoor spaces, it’s important to treat any outhouses and shed ideas with the same respect you would your house. Declutter, organize and paint your shed to make it a space that is pleasant to both be in and look at. If you're unsure of where to start there are lots of shed organization ideas that are sure to set you on the right path.
If you have enough space after your spring clean, consider turning the shed into a partial summer house: add seating, a table, French windows and even a machine washable curtain to make it the perfect post-gardening retreat.
20. Decorate with nature
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Of course, one of the best garden decorating ideas is decorate with nature itself. There is nothing more beautiful than the greenery and color that plants can display.
Terracotta pots will give you a classic look, but there are an array of other planter options, too, from cool concrete to the brightest blues or pinks.
They're the perfect planting solution if you're looking at different patio ideas for your garden and, another good thing about pots, is you can easily move them around when you feel like changing the look of your garden.
21. Create some shade over a dining table
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There are lots of pergola ideas that will transform your patio into a multifunctional space.
However, it's important to work out how your pergola will work in extreme weathers.
If there’s a slight shower, you don’t want your plans to be dampened. A cool gazebo will mean your outdoor lunch can still go ahead and it will offer plenty of scope for decorating, too. Try hanging a shower-proof fabric for a little extra protection from the elements and string up some multicolored lanterns (with faux tealights!) for a twinkling effect.
At the same time, it's important to consider how the space will work in a heatwave. There are lots of pergola shade ideas and pergola roof ideas that will provide shelter from the heat of the day too.
22. Be a soft touch
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Add a little pattern to your garden with some stylish cushions. ‘Comfort is all,’ says Tasha Green at Weaver Green . ‘Use lots of lovely outdoor scatter cushions, floor cushions and outdoor rugs to take the hard edges off outdoor furniture and benches.’ As well as the ground! Go for weatherproof designs that are washable so they stay looking their best for longer.
23. Add color to your garden by painting a wall or fence
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The transforming powers of paint extend to the garden as much as your bedroom. Traditional garden walls are often unpainted, but they can look amazing in a fresh and fun hue.
Fences will also benefit from a coat of paint, whether you want to refresh your current color or try something totally new. White, duck-egg blue and classic green are ideal. If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect picket fence, now is the time to achieve the look.
'Select your color palette based on shades that will fit with your existing garden design and your plants, and most importantly, bring a smile to your face,' says Ben Thornborough, co-founder of Thorndown . 'Use sample pots to make sure you’re getting exactly the color you want and always go with a wood paint that has been specially formulated for exterior use. This will ensure your chosen colors last longer.'
24. Set the mood with garden lanterns
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There’s no doubt that candles add atmosphere.
However, for garden decorating ideas that won’t be disturbed by the breeze, dot hurricane lanterns or moroccan solar lanterns around your hard surfaces for a beautiful glow. Even during the daytime, hurricane lanterns make a garden look warm and inviting.
How do I decorate my garden?
The best way to decorate your garden is to use garden decorating ideas that are an extension of your home and compliment your indoor decor.
‘I recommend thinking about your garden project like it is another room in the house,’ says Bethan Harwood, home design stylist at John Lewis. ‘I would start by using a mood board to gather ideas and inspiration, but make sure they are achievable with the space you have.’
We’ve mentioned lighting as a vital part of a great garden scheme and Bethan agrees that it's an essential part of planning a garden: ‘One aspect to not forget is lighting! Ambient lighting can create a cozy atmosphere as the sun sets in the evening. Consider hanging festoon lighting above your seating area for a warm glow and a scattering of lanterns to create pockets of light.
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How can I make my garden look nice on a budget?
There are lots of ways to achieve an interesting look and you don’t have to spend the earth. ‘Reuse different household vessels to plant up,’ says interior garden designer Ian Drummond. ‘Old wine boxes, storage boxes, old bins… Make it interesting with vibrant planting. Growing from seed is low cost and rewarding, and bulbs are a way to add variety and colour for the spring. You can get some great deals especially using online specialist plant retailers.’
In terms of accessories, Bethan suggests doubling up. ‘I would consider if there are any interior accessories that can be brought outside. You may already have the perfect cushions, candles or throws that would work for a cozy evening in the garden. Shopping your home is a great way to get a new look while keeping to a budget. You can then add other items, with flexibility in mind, so that everything in your home works a little harder.’
How can I make my garden fun?
Color is a great way to make your garden fun.
Colorful lights, flooring and plants all interest to your space. Similarly, garden decorating ideas such as bright textiles will always lift the spirits, as will colorful dinnerware. And who could resist getting a champagne bucket for garden party ideas with a bit glamour?
Even planting doesn’t have to be serious. ‘Fill a sandbag with soil and plant it with color blocks of cyclamen,’ suggests Ian. ‘Or plant up old wellington boots with winter pansies so they hang down as they grow.’
Essentially, if you have fun planning your scheme, your garden decor is sure to feel fun.
Another way to make your garden stand out is to add a firepit. ‘Firelight is said to create a more intimate setting, allowing guests to relax and talk, letting their guards down at the end of the day,’ says Jonny. ‘The fire provides a visual, psychological comfort from which you and your guests will benefit.’
How do I modernize my garden?
One of the easiest ways to modernize your garden is to add a patio.
Whether crafted from patterned tiles, stone or decking, it provides a platform where you can entertain friends and family or just enjoy the sun. Go a step further and add patio doors to your kitchen to create a seamless flow between your interior and exterior.
Living walls are another modern look that is a sure fire way to modernize your garden. Adding a botanical flair to garden walls will also help to make your space feel larger.
Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature.
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- Ailis BrennanContributing Editor
45 Backyard Decorating Ideas - Easy Backyard DIY Projects & Tips
Jessica Bordner; Designer: Ginny Macdonald
After months of entertaining indoors, it's finally time to move the fun outside. If inviting friends over for al fresco parties, lounging by the pool and playing lawn games are top of mind for you as the weather turns warmer, you're probably also wondering how you can make your backyard look as nice as possible this season. But you don't need a huge budget or a professional landscaper to create a beautiful outdoor oasis — all you need is a few creative backyard decorating ideas in your arsenal!
Regardless of how sunny or shady, woodsy or open, large or small your backyard is, ahead you'll find all kinds of smart gardening tips, stylish outdoor furniture finds and DIY inspiration to create cozy gathering spots complete with fire pits, container gardens, tree houses, outdoor dining areas and more.
Whether you're after a minimalist look that relies on outdoor cafe lights and clever ways to display plants (you can't go wrong with a vertical garden, for instance!) or you want to test your DIY skills by making a side table crafted from weathered shutters, we have you covered. It's time for your yard to get a whole new look!
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Install a Makeshift Bar
If you're short on space but love to entertain, go for a compact bar setup. A simple fold-out wall shelf, with just enough room for essentials like cutting boards and utensils, is all you need to get the job done, and a barrel can stand in as a cocktail table.
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Hang Plants at Different Heights
Can't get enough of potted plants? Bring order to your ever-growing collection by choosing greenery in varying heights. It's an easy way to boost your outdoor space's visual appeal.
Eric Roth
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Craft an Outdoor Living Room
There's no reason why you can't carry the aesthetic of your indoor living room straight outdoors.
Comfortable seating, warm lighting and potted plants can do the trick.
Jessica Bordner
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Try a Black and White Palette
Black and white doesn't have to be boring. Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson worked with interior designer Ginny Macdonald to make her outdoor oasis as inviting as possible. Thanks to a sleek fire pit and touches of woven accents, the space is picture-perfect.
RELATED: Tour This Beautiful Home That Embraces the Outdoors
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Hang String Lights
Set the mood by draping simple string lights above your outdoor dining table. But don't stop there — add even more warmth with an oversized rug, as seen in the home of Create & Cultivate's Jaclyn Johnson.
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Pile on the Throw Pillows
You can never have too many throw pillows, especially when it comes to wooden seating. Spruce up yours with an assortment of colorful pillows that embody the beauty of the season.
Mike Garten
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Brighten the Space with a Mirror
Believe it or not, mirrors aren't just for indoors. Dress a bare white wall with a stylish mirror for an instant makeover.
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Use Woven Accessories
The simplest styling trick can add a special touch to your outdoor space. The perfect example? Serve refreshing cocktails and easy desserts on a woven tray to impress guests.
SHOP WOVEN TRAY
Hulya Kolabas
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Pick a Coffee Table in an Unexpected Color
Bring your outdoor space to life by designing your space around a coffee table in a non-traditional color (think navy blue).
RELATED: 20 Easy Coffee Table Styling Tricks to Try Now
SHOP BLUE TABLE
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Embrace Furniture with a Preppy Twist
Michael Partenio
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Set the Mood with a Hanging Candle Holder
If your outdoor dining table setup is on the minimalist side, amp up the look with a hanging candle holder.
All it takes are a few simple votives set on top of faux greenery to complete the look.
Dawn Close, Design by Margie Grace
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Go for Sculptural Furniture
Sometimes less is more, especially when nature acts as a stunning backdrop. Here, concrete furniture adds visual interest, while letting a striking tree steal the show.
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Upgrade Your Fence
Don't miss the opportunity to deck out a basic backyard fence. An assortment of small potted plants can do the trick.
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Craft a Cozy Dining Space
Love nothing more than dining al fresco? Arrange a comfortable dining spot, complete with soft throws, decorative pillows, and lanterns.
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Build a Tree House
Delight your kids — and create visual interest — with a tree house that they'll want to hide out in all summer long.
DAVID TSAY
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All-White Furniture
Perfect for minimalist lovers, all-white furniture can give your outdoor space a timeless look.
Start with a white lounge chair, and finish the look by topping a rustic table with loads of greenery.
SHOP LOUNGE CHAIR
Mike Garten
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Install a Window Ledge
With the help of a simple wood board and shelf brackets, a backyard-facing window can serve as your very own at-home-bar. Just make sure you ledge is equal to or wider than the window itself.
SHOP WOOD BOARDS
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Turn a Shed Into a Dining Room
An open shed can be turned into a fabulous dinner party space with the addition of vibrant chairs, a table, and some flowers.
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Brian Woodcock
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Cut Bandanas Into Swags
All you need to do is cut a square bandana into a triangle, and hot glue it onto some twine. Pick any color you like and repeat until you get the perfect length.
SHOP BANDANAS
Mike Garten
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Pick Double-Duty Furniture
What might seem like an unassuming, functional piece of furniture, a traditional potting bench with multiple levels is actually an ideal piece of storage for any outdoor space.
Use it to water plants one day, and serve of cold beverages the next!
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Dress Up a Doormat
A doormat is just a doormat until you use your favorite spray paint to elevate its look. What's great about this DIY is, you can buy an inexpensive one and turn it into something that only looks like it was big bucks.
Get the tutorial from I Spy DIY »
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Flip a Side Table
Turn over an oversized bucket (you may already have one buried in your garage!) and plop it down on your front porch to use as a little table to display flowers or hold a drink.
SHOP BUCKETS
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Turn a Ladder Into a Garden
Not enough room to grow veggies? Try stacking your container garden on a painted wooden ladder.
Get the tutorial »
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Build a Fire Pit
Construct a fire pit by arranging curved paving stones in a circle.
It's tip-proof, even without mortar, and the entire undertaking takes just 20 minutes from start to finish.
Buff Strickland
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Hang a Pocket Planter
Hang an over-the-door shoe holder on the fence, tucking herbs into the compartments for a fun twist on a vertical planter.
Michael Partenio
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Float a Flower Arrangement
Before guests come over, pop some floating candles and zinnias in a birdbath for an instant water feature.
Get the tutorial »
Mike Garten
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Make a Magical Fairy Garden
The "fairy dust" may be just fun glitter but don't tell the kids. You can also mix up the theme of your planter by making a mermaid version instead.
Get the tutorial »
Michael Partenio
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Turn a Wood Rake Into a Display
Mounting a wooden-toothed rake by the back door provides a handy spot for both hats and snapdragons.
Get the tutorial »
Buff Strickland
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Lean a Vertical Herb Garden
Keep your basil close at hand by screwing hose clamps onto a freebie wood pallet. The backboard leans against a railing, so you can keep fresh herbs right on the deck.
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Make Your Own Citronella Candle
DIY garden decorations: 103 ideas, photos
Dacha is not only a place for relaxation, enjoyment of nature or useful physical activity, but also for creativity. Owners of their own piece of land always strive to ennoble it as much as possible, bringing a piece of themselves. The main thing in this business is to find an interesting idea that even a beginner can implement. Today we will talk about how to create DIY garden decorations, because even flowers need decor! nine0005
Where to start?
A small piece of land with several flower beds. Among the tall stems of roses or tulips, bright toy gnomes with eternally smiling faces lurk. Probably, this is what a decorated garden looks like in the minds of people who absorb images from American films. In reality, oddly enough, everything is much more interesting and varied when it comes to jewelry, especially those that you can make yourself.
The beauty of homemade crafts is that they do not require large investments at all. Moreover, original and aesthetic elements are often realized from improvised items that you have long considered trash. Old logs, worn tires, plastic bottles are used - some of these materials will definitely be found in the pantry in the country. nine0005
To decorate a garden is not to design an interior. There are no strict stylistic and compositional rules here. But this can only complicate the task, since you will have to rely on your own sense of beauty, while managing not to overdo it with the decor. Still, plants are the main characters of your territory.
However, the general style of the plot and the design of the house must be taken into account. For example, around a minimalist building with a geometric composition, even a colorful bouquet of roses will look out of place, not like sculptures from plastic bottles. But for a cozy wooden house, you can take a walk, creating cute crafts. nine0005
Pay attention to the palette of the flower garden. If the earth is full of bright buds, then it is better to choose decorations with more restrained colors - so they do not merge with the background or look too colorful.
What objects fit into a space depends on its dimensions, your tastes and requirements. After all, filling the garden can perform not only an aesthetic function, but also serve practical purposes. In any case, if you wish, you can always find plenty of interesting solutions!
nine0006 Functional items for the garden These are not full-fledged decorative elements, but their placement can dramatically change the appearance of the garden, as well as turn it into a pleasant place to relax.
Fences and fences
In order not to let blooming flowerbeds be decorated with neat gnomes, and meanwhile the fence consists of faceless old boards, you need to take care of this detail.
The fence can be planted with girlish grapes, ivy or roses. This type of decor looks natural and romantic. A solid fence can be painted in a bright color or painted with patterns - if your artistic skills allow. nine0005
Wrought-iron fence with plants braiding it looks elegant. And it will be possible to divide the site into zones with the help of a low fence made of curly mesh.
Swing
Have you ever thought that a small swing can become not only a guarantee of a joyful holiday for your child, but also an aesthetic piece of decor in the garden? Surrounded by fruit trees or using them as a prop, they are sure to bring a rainbow of vibes to your yard.
The simplest and painfully familiar solution from childhood is a tire swing tied to a tree. Or, alternatively, a small board on the ropes. You can go a little further and build a hammock - for this you need a dense solid fabric.
More complex types of swings will not be possible without woodworking skills. But the result is worth all the effort: single or double designs with pillows and a blanket are the dream of any summer resident.
Birdhouses
If you want to fill the garden with bird chirping, you need to make sure that the birds want to be on your site. Comfortable and, most importantly, aesthetic birdhouses will help with this. nine0005
It is better to do without plastic bottles as a feeder and make a full-fledged house, preferably from wood. But you can also always create an original item from improvised materials, for example, a dried pumpkin or even dishes.
Lighting
For a garden with a large area, you will have to take care of artificial light sources so as not to wander through it in the evening, as if in a dense forest.
Tall street lamps will only look appropriate next to a gazebo or a place to relax. In other places, you can install hanging lanterns. Lamps on the lawn or hidden between plants also look romantic. The swing can be equipped with a multi-colored garland. nine0005
Oasis in the garden: creating a reservoir
Pond - the best decoration for the garden. If you find that groundwater is located close to the surface in the country, consider yourself lucky - this will allow you to occupy an area of \u200b\u200bland that is not suitable for planting.
For less fortunate owners there is an option with an artificial pond. Ideally, if it is a little away from the lawn. To create a pond, you can buy a special container or cover a dug hole with polyethylene.
By itself, a finished pond is a real field for creativity. You can launch fish, a floating flower bed, etc. into it. nine0005
Ideas for garden paths
Every self-respecting summer resident who monitors the aesthetics of his site should take care of creating beautiful and neat paths. After all, the paths trodden through the thickets look extremely untidy, and also complicate the movement in the garden. Fortunately, solving this problem yourself is quite realistic and quite exciting, given the variety of options.
The complexity of the choice is due, perhaps, to a wide range of materials: wood, plastic, rubber or paving slabs. Natural stone looks luxurious, but it is strangely combined, for example, with products made from plastic bottles. But it is well suited for a landscape with a pond. nine0005
Wooden alleys look very cozy thanks to their deep texture. In order for them to last a long time, the surface is pre-coated with a protective varnish.
Owners of brick houses will certainly have material for the appropriate paths. By combining details of different shades, you can create geometric patterns, like a mosaic. However, paving stones, pebbles or gravel are also suitable for this effect - the cheapest option.
However, some craftsmen manage to create unusual alleys from waste materials - soda caps or wine corks.
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Garden decorations from plastic bottles
Oh, how many wonderful plastic bottles are prepared for us! And don't let their unenviable environmental reputation scare you. As a decor in the garden, they will serve with distinction. Plastic is quite strong, durable and offers many options for use, despite the external unattractiveness.
Pet bottles are an excellent basis for creating figurines. To do this, in addition to the containers themselves, you will need glue, scissors and acrylic paint in case the initial surface does not suit you. Well, then you need to use your imagination, because from such a container you can make any figure. In this case, you can use both a solid container and cut out many small parts from it. nine0005
Plastic bottles are great for creating useful decorative objects, such as flower beds. To do this, it is enough to cut a small vertical section from the eggplant and fill it with earth. The “nose” of the container will become the muzzle of an animal figurine, which can be decorated in any way possible.
Another option is cheap flowerbed borders. For this, a smaller container is suitable - they must be filled with sand or another weighting base, and then “landed” around the desired piece of land. So that all this does not look boring, the border can be painted. nine0005
Stone garden ornaments
In addition to making garden alleys out of pebbles, it is also an excellent material for a wide variety of crafts.
A large stone is used for flowerbeds and flower beds, laying it out in the desired sequence - for example, as a kind of border. For the stability of the structure, pebbles can be applied to the cement mortar, while trying to avoid the formation of cracks. In this way, it will be possible to create tall structures. nine0005
Traditionally in landscape design, natural stone is used to decorate ponds, which is laid out along its contour, alternating stones of different sizes. A well-groomed pond will become a key object of any garden.
Some people also use pebbles as a facing material for garden elements.
With their help, you can even create real art objects by filling frame structures of a given shape with this material.
But the most popular way to use stone is figured decor. Pebbles are an excellent canvas for intricate and simple artistic compositions that will wonderfully decorate any garden. With their help, you can create, for example, a ladybug or a large cat - it all depends on the level of your skill. nine0005
Tire garden ornaments
Nowhere to put old car tires? No problem, add them to your garden. Thanks to simple manipulations, tires turn into very aesthetic, and sometimes useful products that will decorate any area.
A favorite type of decor made from this material is animal figures. Only to create them you need to understand how to make a swan or an alligator from a wheel that has a completely different shape. And you can peep the master classes and make sure that there is nothing complicated about it. Acrylic paint plays a key role in the design, which will “revive” your character. nine0005
Some craftsmen even make whole garden furniture sets from tires, with a table and chairs. You can also try by building a playground first as a warm-up. Your child will love jumping over the wheel or having fun on the obedient zebra.
Practically no work other than painting is required to make a flower bed out of tires. It is enough to install them in the right place, you can in several levels, and then fill them with everything you need, like a pot. Cheap and cheerful! nine0005
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DIY garden decorations
Cottage and garden 07/23/2020 Daria Zhuravskaya
Photo: dachnichek.ru Own garden is a real dream. This is a place to relax, work, family reunions or favorite seedlings.
Therefore, you can arrange it for every taste and for any task. Worried it's too expensive? Nonsense, because you can make interesting and unusual decorations for the garden with your own hands. And besides, no one else will have it! nine0005
Where to start?
Of course, you can always invite a landscape designer to design the perfect garden. But what if you want to do everything yourself? After all, this is not only a pleasant result, but also an interesting experience.
First decide on the style and purpose of the garden. No need to pile up the details! Especially if the area is small.
Photo: hiamag.comBefore designing, find out the type of soil and the depth of groundwater. This will help not only with the choice of vegetation, but also with an understanding of what structures can be installed. Especially if you are planning gazebos, pergolas or hedges. nine0005
You can use 3D modeling software if you want a more visual result.
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Having decided on the main functional elements, it's time to move on to style.
A classic garden is an abundance of flowers, straight lines and corners, a minimum of decor. Materials imitate natural. The focus here is on plants, not decorations.
The parterre garden is reminiscent of the Italian and French flower gardens of the 16th century. Here, the flower beds are folded into bizarre ornaments, light decor, colored sand and gravel are used. nine0005
Rustic style - deliberately simple, ideal for giving. Ladders, paths, careless old-fashioned decorations and a motley mess in the design are appropriate here.
Themed gardens are the most interesting to decorate. This includes Eastern, Scandinavian, Mauritanian and other directions. And also - funny and entertaining thematic corners dedicated to your favorite works, cartoons or movies. Pay attention to this option if you plan to install a playground. nine0005 Photo: podelunchik.ruPhoto: vse-otoplenie.
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Functional decor
All decorations in the garden can be divided into exclusively decorative and functional ones. Functional include hedges, barriers, paths, gazebos, fountains, pergolas and other nice little things. Many of them can also be made by hand.
Fences and railings
Unusual garden fences and railings do not have to be bought ready-made. Especially now, on the wave of eco-trends. Lay out a curb of natural flat stones or backfill a metal wire frame with crushed rubble. nine0005
Make a small wicker fence out of dried branches. Even ordinary vertical sticks can be set into interesting artistic compositions. Use wooden pegs and regular boards. Cut a sheet of plywood or the back wall of an unnecessary cabinet.
Make an original fence of colored glass bottles: just dip them into the soil upside down. And you can lay out complex radial structures from them, but then do not forget about strengthening the sides.
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Green arches and pergolas are much simpler than they seem at first glance. It is enough to put together a frame from ordinary wooden beams and choose the right plants for planting.
Photo: forfur.comFountains and ponds
Making a full-fledged fountain or artificial pond is quite difficult. But if you still have unnecessary plastic or acrylic bathtubs, bowls and other containers, you can safely use them when decorating a small oasis.
And if you know how to work with a pumping system that provides a constant circulation of water, then you can even assemble a country fountain yourself. Pots, bowls and baths are perfect as a base, you just need to properly seal the structure. Fountains made of stone steps look interesting, they immediately create a fabulous atmosphere in the garden. nine0005 Photo: wallbox.ru
Birdhouses and feeders
To fill the garden with joyful chirping, take care of bird houses. You can put together a birdhouse from any tree.
Even from old cabinets.
Even easier with feeders. Take cardboard boxes, old dishes, plastic bottles. You can decorate them as you wish: paint them, cover them with a cord or ribbon, glue them with cones and leaves.
How about an old dried gourd feeder? Don't limit yourself! After all, if something goes wrong, such little things can always be replaced and not worry about expenses and unsuccessful purchases. nine0005 Photo: etsy.com
Garden lighting
Classic street lights are not always appropriate in the garden. But you can even make elegant paper and hanging lanterns yourself.
Old Christmas garlands will also come in handy. They are especially impressive, they set off gazebos and swings at night.
Photo: womanadvice.ruDecorative garden ornaments
To make DIY garden ornaments, you will need the most unexpected and seemingly useless materials: old furniture, toys, bottles, tires, paints, sand, textiles and much more. nine0005
Plastic bottles
Cut plastic bottles can be used to create anything.
These are palm trees, swans, peacocks, animals, Christmas trees and just fences. You will need cutting tools, glue, paint, wire and other fasteners. And from the remaining caps, lay out a mosaic pattern or assemble a fancy curtain from threads.
Papier-mache
You can create any shapes and details from old newspapers, magazines and PVA glue. They are perfectly combined with other materials. And so that the craft is not afraid of moisture, cover it with varnish. nine0005
Use old egg trays in the same way. Crushed and mixed with glue and putty until smooth, they become an excellent plastic mass for modeling. And just paint the finished product with facade paint.
Photo: pinterest.ruWire
Ordinary metal wire can be used to create braided and openwork decorative elements. It is also used to connect individual parts to each other, and even for movable connections of figures. The wire is easily bent and cut with ordinary wire cutters.
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Plywood
Even from refurbished plywood scraps, almost any shape can be cut and painted. Enough electric jigsaw. You don't even need special experience: just use stencils.
Photo: nl.pinterest.comPipes and hoses
If plastic eggplants are the almost finished body of fantastic animals and birds, then the remains of pipes, hoses and insulation are excellent necks, paws, tails and fingers.
Photo: dizainkuhnibest.ruStones and sand
Flat stones are a real find for the designer. They can lay out paths, surround flower beds, zone space. Draw funny animals, ladybugs, flowers, fruits on top - and the garden will sparkle with new cheerful colors.
Do you like naturalness and naturalness? Lay out unusual figures and mosaics from stones. The finest hour has come for pebbles and shells, lovingly brought from the sea.
Colored gravel and sand is another interesting solution. In the same way, they can fill up entire drawings and compositions.
You can decorate the flower beds out of season. And you can fill transparent decorative containers and arrange them around the site. nine0005 Photo: podelkiexpert.ruPhoto: idei.club
Tires
Tires are very versatile. Make a ready-made flower bed or a vertical flower pyramid out of them. Just paint, fill with soil and plant flowers.
Decorative figures are also cut out of them. The most common are swans. An ordinary well-sharpened knife is enough for cutting, and a metal rod is enough to fix the neck.
Tires are also used to make outdoor furniture: tables, coasters, armchairs, garden chairs. And if you wrap them with intertwined ribbons or straps, such a set is in no way inferior to store-bought “braids”. nine0005
You can make swings, zip lines and other attractions for the playground. Rubber absorbs well, so some of them are even safer than wood and metal structures.
Photo: serviceyards.comPallets
Flowerbeds and furniture are made from pallets.
Now such simple and concise solutions are in fashion, so the finished products will fit perfectly into the modern minimalist landscape design. For example, in the Scandinavian style or loft.
The same pallets can be used as frame elements to create arbors, elevations, fences. nine0005 Photo: womanishclub.com
What else?
When arranging a garden or summer cottage, feel free to use everything. An old sofa will be an excellent bench under a canopy. And to breathe new life into it, cover it with a waterproof fabric.
Kitchen tables and chairs for outdoor dining areas. And from old bedspreads and curtains, you can sew pillows and covers to decorate them.
Mosaics and compositions made of broken glass and mirrors look interesting. And in order not to cut yourself, you can fill everything with epoxy. More natural styles will fit the same compositions from old broken pots or earthenware. nine0005 Photo: podelunchik.ruPhoto: livemaster.ru
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