50 Cool Upcycling Ideas For The Garden

These stunning upcycled tin can planters would brighten any garden on the dullest days. They would look great on a porch or patio too.

A cool upcycle of an old light fitting into a hanging planter. This garden chandelier would look good both inside and outside on the porch.

I now wished I had hung on to my children's old wellies.

When replacing the windows in your home, why not upcycle one of them as a keepsake for the garden. That's what I did with mine when I repurposed it into a fun herb garden.

Not only will this wind chime make a lovely noise in the garden, but it's also pretty to look at.

This is such a quick and easy upcycle of leftover tiles. There is a Mexican version too.

Old tires are used to make this fun upcycled seating for the garden.

Broken chairs are great to upcycle into garden planters. This metal painted chair is perfect for that.

This is such a fun and unique idea, upcycling an old shoe into a quirky Leprechaun planter. Michelle has so many amazing and cool ideas for the garden on her site.

Another upcycled hanging basket idea, this one uses an old lampshade.

Another one of Michelle's fabulous quirky garden ideas. Who else would have thought of upcycling a mannequin into a garden feature?

This is a great idea for a small container garden. Not only is it a space saver it looks good too.

Not only does this succulent planter look pretty but it makes me smile as it is such a crazy piece.

This adds a pop of color to your garden and a Moroccan feel. Great for small spaces and patios.

Repurpose an old pallet into a garden swing.

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This is a pretty way to use an old chair in the garden. The planter shelf is handy too.

So many things can be repurposed into planters. Old galvanized steel mop buckets make great outdoor planters.

Bees are important for the garden. Attract them with their own bee garden.

Another one of Michelle's creations. Art is not just for indoors it looks fabulous in the garden too. This upcycled garden art is made from an old bicycle wheel.

When you break or chip your favorite mug or plate save it. Use them to make this upcycled mosaic wall planter. This would be a cool feature in any garden.

These upcycled plant markers for the garden look very stylish.

I said almost anything can be upcycled into a planter for the garden, even an old cool box.

This is such a clever way to repurpose a large old wood slice. I bet it looks great when the sun shines through it.

Another fabulous lighting idea for the garden.

I will be making some of these. Not only will they look great in the garden but I think they will also make a lovely gift.

These are two upcycles for the garden. The rainbow tin can planters and the pallet trough to carry them in.

I love how these tin can planters have been upcycled to look like Ming vases.

Use old copper jelly molds to make fun stepping stones for the garden.

This is such a pretty idea. I bet it looks fabulous when the birds are all feeding.

Seating is an important part of the garden. Why not upcycle a bench so it is as bright and decorative as the flowers.

One of these would be useful in my garden. I would use it as a potting bench.

I like how this upcycled lampstand gives the planter height in the garden.

This is a very simple and sweet idea, making a pretty hanging planter out of a teacup and twine.

Made from upcycled bottle caps, this is a fun decoration for the garden.

This birdfeeder could double up as a birdfeeder and bath in one. Put the water into the upcycled cup and the seeds on the plate.

I love lights in my garden and this is such a cool idea.

An upcycle for the rockstars garden.

On a summer evening, it's lovely to sit in the garden sipping cocktails. This upcycled Happy Hour window is a fun feature.

A cute idea, upcycling coconut shells into pretty toadstools.

Turn old glass jars into the prettiest lanterns with beads and dental floss! The way the light catches the beads is so pretty in the evenings

Instead of your garden shed being an eyesore in your garden, why not make it a feature. By painting the shed with color and pattern, you can make it a fun unique feature.

Potting benches are really handy. Make one from an upcycled piece of old furniture.

This is a very simple, but clever idea, upcycling a detergent bottle into a watering can.

What a unique idea, making a decorative feature for the garden out of old glasses.

You certainly wouldn't miss these upcycled plant markers.

These would be fun to make with the kids, painted wood slice plant markers for the garden.

Colorful decoration for the garden to make with the kids. Upcycle plastic bottles into suncatchers.

Upcycle some leftover fence posts and wood into a cute bench.

This is a pretty crazy and unique upcycle. It would certainly be a talking point in the garden.

Old toolboxes make nice planters. If you use a handled toolbox, the planters are easy to move around the garden.

Personalize your garden with wine cork plant markers, an easy and charming way to keep track of your herbs and flowers while adding a touch of rustic whimsy to the greenery.

Add a bit of interest to your garden fence with some upcycled plastic bottle planters.