Spring alfresco dining can be given a simple flair with these easy touches. This simple way to decorate your spring alfresco dining is to place a peony flower in a margarita cup and add a light tea.
Tip for the Test Garden: You don’t have to take your favourite glasses outside. Grab some cheap glassware from your local dollar shop.
Second Life for Tools
When used garden tools are repurposed, they can be made into a climbing plant teepee. This inexpensive trellis adds country charm instantly to any garden.
Papasan Oasis
Hanging something more mature but equally enjoyable is a better alternative to a tree swing. This inverted Papasan chair is a great place to hang curtains panels. It will create a beautiful shaded garden oasis.
The Looking Glass
To create depth in your garden, add an optical illusion by placing a mirror between plants. Attach it to a fence and see how your garden room appears twice as large.
Change your angle
Take a fresh look at everyday objects. The use of hurricane globes and candles to lighten the garden with a feed scoop turned upside down, and feeding spoons gives new life to the idea of garden illumination.
You all, Come Back Now
This trowel doorknocker is a great addition to any garden. Look out for bargains at flea markets and antique shops.
Frosty Luminaries
These winter votive holders add light to snow-covered areas and are simple to make. Poinsettia leaves are frozen in flexible plastic bottles to give guests holiday colour and a warm glow.
DIY Cold Frame
With creativity, salvaged windows can be transformed into a charming cold frame. To finish the sides, you can use reclaimed wood. Then protect your tender sprouts in style.
Hovering Saucer
A large Terra-cotta saucer is placed on top of a tomato cage. It doubles as a birdbath or trellis for climbing vines. You can paint or tie the saucer to your garden’s colours to make it a focal point.
Revive a Garden Bench
Make an old bench into a planter by transforming it. A simple shelf can be built above the seat to hold a variety of containers and plants.
Revitalize a Path
A rebar or another heavy-duty metal rod creates an unusual archway entry and gives climbing plants an unusual lift. If you look beyond the arch, you can find inexpensive materials at yard sales, Restores, and garage depths.
Driftwood Delight
Use unusual materials in your garden to make a statement. This stunning arbour was created using driftwood and DIY handiwork.
Create Your Table
The big container was cracked. The large container cracked and was thrown away. A homeowner turned it into an attractive table by topping it with concrete circles (though flagstone or wood could also be used).
Tip for Test Garden: Look out for big pots such as these — many retailers will mark them down or give them away when broken.
Use a fountain
A fountain can be a great garden accent, but it may crack or leak. Make it a charming planter to allow creeping plants, like sedum and thyme, to spill over the edges creating the illusion of water.
Waving Whimsy
Gardens don’t need to be serious, especially for special events like parties or garden walks. Simple decorations such as these colourful gloves for the garden can show your playful side.
