We love spending time in our own garden in spring and summer: relaxing in the garden chair, barbecuing with friends and sunbathing on the lounger – wonderful! In order for us to feel really comfortable, everything around us should also be really beautiful. Garden decorations can be bought everywhere, and of course there’s nothing wrong with chic pieces, but we love homemade ones! Why actually? On the one hand, we design them according to our wishes and taste. On the other hand, anyone who has ever successfully completed a DIY project knows the great feeling of having created something unique. To imitate or as a source of inspiration, you can find fresh ideas for DIY garden decorations in our gallery.
Make garden decorations yourself – practical tips
Making garden decorations yourself usually doesn’t require any great craftsmanship. Especially when it comes to Upcycling As a trend that has long since become established, it is all about creativity and functionality. Old drawers can quickly be turned into flower pots for herbs (see photo gallery) or pallets can be turned into beautiful shelves for your plants! If Wood, stones, other natural materials or metal – You can make beautiful decorations out of anything.
However, garden decorations, whether purchased or homemade, should weatherproof be or stand or hang in a protected place in the garden, e.g. B. on the covered terrace.
Wood, flowers and concrete: perfect materials for the garden
Wood and stones
This is a classic in the garden (or on the balcony). Birdhouse wooden. The feathered friends are happy about it and at the same time it looks really pretty! This is how you can build a birdhouse yourself.
Also Stones are a wonderful idea for your green kingdom: you hardly use any materials, but you have a lot of creative fun. Of course there are no rules! Want some inspiration? Here you will find ideas and practical tips for painting stones.
Make your own garden decorations with concrete
Concrete, when properly staged, looks very stylish. And concrete decoration also looks good in the garden:
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A big advantage: The material is very durable, so you will have something of the decoration you created yourself for a long time.
From the garden for the garden: flowers for DIY decoration
Who says wreaths only fit during Advent? Also see in summer or autumn wreaths great looking:
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You can use dried or fresh flowers for a wreath. Like you We show you how to dry hydrangeas here.
More great tips and inspiration for your patio design and garden design – from planting an apple tree to building your own insect hotel!