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50 Cool Upcycling Ideas For The Garden

With spring just around the corner, I’ll be spending more and more time in my small town garden. Here I have curated some cool upcycling ideas for the garden.

It’s not just my house that is full of clever upcycled treasures but my garden too. There are so many ways that you can make your outdoor space a unique and interesting oasis without having to spend a lot of money. You don’t even have to be particularly green-fingered.

I have talked before about the benefits of upcycling. Not only is it an affordable way to decorate, but also there are the therapeutic benefits of actually making stuff. Don’t forget the added satisfaction of making your garden unique with something you have personally made.

Gardens aren’t just about plants and flowers. They are also about outdoor furnishings, lighting, and decorations. During spring and summer, the garden is like having an extra living room to chill in.

In keeping with that extra living room vibe, I have a sofa in my garden. ( I even upcycled that in the past by Shibori dying the cushions). When the weather is good, I’d much rather chill in the garden than the house.

I might not be blessed with green fingers, but my garden still looks interesting and pretty. That is due to my many upcycled planters and quirky decorative features.

50 Upcycling ideas for the garden

The Garden Upcycling Ideas

With this collection of cool upcycling ideas for the garden, there should be something to inspire you. Whether, it is looking for unique planters or clever ways to display your plants, or unique seating and garden furniture.

Besides the practical upcycling ideas, there are many ideas for creating decorations and lighting for the garden, to give them that extra interest. It is the upcycled pieces in my garden, such as my cocktail window and wall planters, that get the most comments from visitors.

Cool garden upcycles

Also check out these wonderful summer crafts for adults.

Jennifer Dynys

Friday 19th of February 2021

Hey there, I am no longer doing the Embracing Home and Family link party, but I will be doing a weekly round-up of posts. This week I am sharing this post on my blog!

Claire Armstrong

Friday 19th of February 2021

Thank you for letting me know and thanks for the share.

Donna B Reidland

Thursday 18th of February 2021

I love these ideas! Pinning!

Claire Armstrong

Thursday 18th of February 2021

Thank you, that is nice to hear.

Naush Samama

Monday 15th of February 2021

Such fabulous ideas. I have not even tried 1/4 of these ideas ! Bookmarking it to some of them out. Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party. Naush

Claire Armstrong

Monday 15th of February 2021

Thank you so much, glad you liked them. There are so many wonderful ways you can decorate your garden for free.

Cecilia

Sunday 14th of February 2021

So many lovely ideas, Claire! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

Claire Armstrong

Monday 15th of February 2021

Thank you, glad you enjoyed them.

Ann

Friday 12th of February 2021

So many wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

Claire Armstrong

Monday 15th of February 2021

Thank you so much, upcycling isn't just for the home but the garden too.