Not just plants: 12 original ideas to brighten up your garden with DIY projects
Gardens are, by definition, the green spaces that surround our homes: they are areas where plants and flowers are the masters, but this does not mean that we cannot apply a bit of creativity. Homemade planters, sculptures and other decorative objects can be used to enhance our gardens - and through recycling projects.
You don't need to be an expert artist or craftsman: there are projects for every skill level and to suit everyone's tastes. So, from vases to flower beds, you can surprise your guests with truly unique creations. Check out the ideas below:
Get a jar, put it inside a container that will act as a mold (a square one, for example), and fill the cavity with artificial gems. Then pour in some concrete and you will now have a charming planter like the one shown here.
This allium-like flower is actually a styrofoam ball covered with colorful drawing pins!
Lanterns can be used in a myriad of ways to decorate the outdoors: you could even place a jug or vase filled with flowers inside one.
The idea of converting glass jars into planters is not new, but you can certainly update it and further customize it by placing it behind a decorated panel.
Use terracotta pots and plants to create a cute tortoise that will grace any garden bed.
Gem-covered spheres are a modern and somewhat mysterious decoration that look good anywhere.
Have you ever tried turning old towels into super-artistic planters? It's easy and very cheap.
If, on the other hand, you wanted to create a more modern sculpture, you could use copper. Or you could consider creating trellises on which to grow climbing plants.
Branches and stones: you can create abstract shapes, columns and anything else that comes to mind.
Wouldn't it be magical to fill the flowerbeds - perhaps along a garden path - with many colorful butterflies?
You could display your most beautiful plant on an easel, just like a work of art.
And to bring some panache to the bare walls of the house - or to a poorly finished border wall - you could use old window frames and many colored plants.
What DIY projects would you like to try out in your garden?
