Diy budget garden ideas: Budget garden ideas – 45 brilliant ways to update your outdoor space

Budget garden ideas – 45 brilliant ways to update your outdoor space

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The weather might have got us all in a spin, but that doesn’t mean our gardens have to look that way! We’ve got plenty of great budget garden ideas to give yours a seasonal refresh, ready for hosting family and friends, come rain or shine.

Whether you’re looking to make beds beautiful, planters perfect or even seating stunning, follow our top tips to transform your garden space in just a few hours.

Start by checking what needs your attention first. If your garden fencing is in need of repairing or painting, or your garden edging seems overly messy it can impact upon the whole space. Breathing new life into your back garden, or front garden, for that matter, doesn’t always require a landscape gardener and huge costs– as these brilliant budget garden ideas prove.

Budget garden ideas

There are plenty of simple updates that can be achieved on a budget, and which make a huge difference to the appearance of your outdoor space. Whether it’s a small garden, a patio or a balcony garden, there are plenty of budget garden ideas (or even DIY tricks) to boost your space.

From simple garden lighting to inexpensive outdoor furniture ideas, pretty planting to statement outdoor styling for summer garden parties, there are a multitude of smart ways to make your garden great without breaking the bank.

All it takes is a little planning and a few clever tricks, and you can turn any garden into a tranquil haven, country retreat or al fresco dining area – even on the smallest budget, as these garden ideas show.

1. Use old guttering to plant up strawberries

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Don’t just chuck out old plastic guttering once it needs replacing, but use it as a cheap container for growing strawberry plants instead. Attach the guttering to the wall of your house or garage and arrange in lengths sat on top of each other. Not only will this make an attractive display, it will also save you from having to bend over low flower beds, and makes the plants more accessible to pick once ripe.

2. Make a planter with built-in drainage

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Another great way save cash on a planter is to use an old metal colander, and attach four lengths of chain to it to make a hanging basket. The beauty of a colander is that it has ready-made drainage holes already built in, so you don’t need to worry about your roots becoming water logged. Plant it up with a mixture of flowering plants and trailing plants to make a beautiful display.

3. Bring your inside furniture, out!

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Save money and space, by bringing out your indoor chairs and side tables, and setting them up in a sunny spot in the garden. Ok so this isn’t ideal if you live in a high-rise flat, but if you can save on doubling up on seating that spends the majority of it’s life tucked away in a shed, you’re winning right? Think wicker chairs on your balcony, rattan numbers on the patio and cool cane armchairs nestled among the flora.

4. Make vegetable tags from corks

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Save the corks from bottles of wine enjoyed with friends and upcycle them into vegetable tags. Carefully slice one fifth of the cork off to reveal a flat surface, then use a permanant marker to write each vegetable name on. Use a wooden skewer pushed into the bottom of the cork to give your tag height, then pop into the ground when you’re growing your veg to remind you what’s what.

5. Make a pallet planter

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Make a planter which can also double as a privacy screen, using a few old pallets (and a bit of DIY knowledge). A planter is super versatile and can be filled with flowers to add colour to the garden, herbs for those looking to ‘grow your own’, and if you add some taller plants, it can also act as a privacy screen to zone spaces or divert prying eyes. Check out Mano Mano for the step-by-step guide.

6.

Create a candle centrepiece

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Use vintage terracotta pots to make a simple patio display. Fill the pots with sand and push in a selection of dinner candles.

Odd numbers feel visually balanced, so use three standard sized candles or seven to nine skinny tapered ones.

Place on the table as a rustic centrepiece or along walkways to cast light and create a relaxed ambience. To repel insects use candle that contain citronella essential to deter pesky mosquitoes.

7. Make a plant marker

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Prettify your pots with slate labels. Never confuse your chives with your chervil again by creating handy labels to pop in your herb pots. Use a white marker pen or piece of chalk (if you want to rub them out) to write the plant names on mini slate tiles.

Bend wire using pliers to make rods with curled hooks to hang them on. Write how often plants need watering on the back of the marker.

8. Beachcomb for garden materials

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Repurposing is always a winning way to cut down costs when it comes to seeking out  garden materials. In this landscaped garden the planting is highlighted by recycled whelk shells, lighting up the ground underneath the Acer tree at the back of the garden. The intention is to make a feature of the hero tree, and to hide the dark soil beneath.

9. Create a free vegetable garden with kitchen scraps

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If you want to make your garden a bit more about sustainability, but don’t really have space (or the funds) to plant a full-scale veggie patch, why not try a neat vegetable trug instead?

Marcus Eyles, Horticultural Director, Dobbies Garden Centres suggests ways to grow vegetables from kitchen scraps! ‘Spring onions and celery are two kitchen staples that are easy to regrow from their root base with a couple of inches of stem attached’ he explains. ‘Slice across the stems, then stand them root down in a shallow glass of water. When new roots appear, plant them out in the garden to grow on.’

‘For chillies and sweet peppers, collect their seeds and plant them directly into fresh compost. Then leave them to grow on a warm sunny windowsill, watering regularly.’

10. Preserve planting with 1p coin trick

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Do garden tips get much better than this 1p wonder from celebrity gardener David Domoney ?! Appearing on This Morning he explains, ‘I’m often asked ‘How do you tell if a plants alive or dead at this time of year if it hasn’t come into leaf?’. His response, ‘All your need is an expensive bit of equipment’ he jests, as he goes on to explain, ‘it costs a penny, it is a penny!’

He goes on to demonstrate how you use the 1p coin to scrape away a small patch of the bark on a branch, to determine the health of the plant. If it’s brown, it’s dead and if it’s green or white (depending on the branches) it’s still alive and well. This simple garden hack instantly tells you which plants are alive or dead.

11. Upcycle to make brilliant budget furniture

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If you’re on a budget, buying new garden furniture can sometimes feel so far out of reach. If you are looking for a savvy solution while you save for the dream furniture set try upcycling old wooden pallets. Above is a fine example of how a disused wooden pallet can make a fabulous garden table, thanks to a splash of vibrant colour and simple castor feet it takes on a whole new purpose.

12. Build a budget corner sofa

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Making your own furniture is always going to prove more budget-friendly, plus you get exactly what your heart desires. Visit your local DIY retailer and buy some basic sheets of MDF to construct a seat for your corner sofa, fashioning a back with scatter cushions for comfort. Ensuring the base is securely fastened to the walls and well-supported beneath to take the weight when garden gatherings ensue.

To add an extra touch of style, and make it feel less budget, paint the seating area in the latest on-trend colours. Add a coffee table and outdoor lighting to welcome a touch of ambience to the sociable space.

13. Paint the patio

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If you want to make your grassless garden ideas a little bolder, perk up an old patio with a splash of paint and a stylish stencil pattern. A striking floor will enable your furniture and outdoor accessories shine brighter as a result of the backdrop.

The trend became uber popular last summer, as cost-effective garden makeovers reached fever pitch.

14. Carve out a gravel path

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Navigate your garden with a path paved with gravel and concrete slabs. This garden path idea is a great budget solution for those who want to do it themselves, rather than having to source a professional to do the job – which would substantially add to the costs.

15. Open a DIY garden bar

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After a long day of work in the garden, a cheeky G&T may be just the thing you need. Fashion your own DIY garden bar with an upcycled wooden pallet mounted to the wall with a chain to drop down when required. Cheap to make, plus it’ll save you a fortune from not spending at the local. Plus you can make your own DIY pallet bar – for as little as £35!

16. Invigorate with a simple splash of colour

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Adding a splash of bright colour behind your existing plants will help to breathe new life into your garden. Painting a feature wall in a bright colour, such as this sunshine yellow, will deliver huge impact without much  budget or effort. Be sure to paint with a specialist exterior paint to ensure it’s suitable for the space. Choose a coordinating colour palette for pots and garden accessories, to create a cohesive look.

17. Organise garden twine

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Upcycle unused kitchen funnels to organise your garden twines. Simply attached the surplus kitchen accessories onto the wall in the shed, using a hook or a picture fastening. Ensure it’s secure enough to take the weight of the twine and withstand the pulling motion as the string is dispensed.

18. Use old wine corks to elevate plant pots

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We’ve picked this tip up via Love Your Garden’s celebrity gardener David Domoney. On his Instagram David writes, ‘Use wine corks, instead of buying pot feet for containers. By elevating your pot you’re creating a gap between the container and the patio allowing the pot to drain effectively and preventing the soil from getting waterlogged’. Drinking wine to help the garden, it’s a win win.

19. Make your own free plant food

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On Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin on BBC2, a must-watch for any keen gardener, Diarmud showed fans how to use nettles for a greater good in the garden – by making nettle soup for plants. ‘The idea is to make a wonderful plant food. All you do is pop a handful of nettles into a bucket of water (preferably collected rain water) and pop on the lid for 2 weeks.

20. Upturn crates to fashion garden shelving

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Use old wooden crates imaginatively to create bespoke garden storage. Upturned crates can be stacked to fashion shelving for displaying plants or simply storing pots and accessories – even garden shoes.

To ensure safety we recommend attached the wooden crates securely to the fence behind, where possible. If being used as a freestanding storage unit, say in a shed, simply attached the crates to one another and ensure they are positioned safely – so not to topple over.

21. Transform old shelves into a vertical herb garden

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If you have an old set of shelves mount them to a fence and fill with terracotta pots to create your own vertical herb garden. You can also convert an old pallet or ladder if you don’t have any old shelves lying around.

22. Repurpose peg rails

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Repurpose old peg rails into a striking outdoor lighting fixtures. Attach any hooks or peg rails you have lying around the house to a fence or wall to create the perfect spot to hang solar powered lights or tea light holders. This is the perfect tip for adding interest to a small garden.

23. Make a shed multipurpose

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Create the perfect place to entertain by making a your garden shed a multi-purpose solution. It can house garden furniture in the winter, then open out into a bar for garden parties and alfresco sundowners in the summer months. Hang herbs from the roof to utilise during cocktail hour.

24. Reuse old pans as planters

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Before throwing out old pots and pans, think about whether they could be used as alternative planters instead. Their hard-wearing shells make them ideal for the outdoors. Simply punch a couple of drainage holes in the bottom before re-potting your plants.

25. Dress the garden with indoor accessories

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Why double up the expenses of buying beautiful home accessories? Dress your deck with attractive textural accessories that can be easily popped inside should the great British weather do its worst. Doubling up also makes the outdoor an extension of out stylish indoor spaces, a rising trend we’re seeing right now for gardens.

26. Paint your house number on plant pots

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The ideal front garden idea, painting your house number onto plant pots is a thoroughly charming way to make your house instantly identifiable. It costs next to nothing, especially if you already have a plant pot in mind and a test pot of paint. Get creative and paint the design of your choice – here simple flowers are created with freehand brush daps. To paint the numbers neatly we recommend using either a wraparound stencil or marking them precisely with masking table.

27. Fashion a plant display using old ladders

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Step up your garden features with the help of decorative ladder shelving. These ladder shelves are formed by tying two ladders together at the top. Wooden planks laid across the runs provide the shelves on which to display potted plants, lanterns and decorative accessories. Super easy to make and totally cost effective. A step in the right direction for budget gardens!

28. Power up solar lights for ambience

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Fairy lights in the garden help to add ambience. This clever fairy light idea is made using a kitchen staple, the Kilner jar, and a set of solar-powered lights. Powered by all day by the sun these dainty lights will cast a pretty glow over gardens after dark. They are a great solution that doesn’t cost a lot at all.

29. Add interest to walls with framed plants

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Simple but hugely effective, this easy make costs just a few pounds but is a smart way to bring colour to a dull wall. It’s a great Bank Holiday project – you’ll need some frames, chicken wire, paints, and succulents and moss to fill them out.

30. Upcycle an old cabinet into a potting table

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Here, an old freestanding kitchen unit has been transformed into a place to repot plants with a few easy modifications. Start with a lick of paint, and maybe look to changing the worktop – here, a surface with a lip stops soil dropping all over the floor. Add hooks to the side so you can hang trowels and other tools for easy access. Inside, you can stash compost, pots, seeds and more, freeing up space in your shed.

31. Lay a path made from old bricks

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Put that pile of leftover bricks to good use and make a path that mirrors the shape of your flowerbeds. Lay them long and sideways in a bed of gravel to create a patterned curve.

32. Add instant colour with bedding plants

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A tray of Tagetes or Antirrhinum (snapdragons) will add instant colour to your front garden and bloom throughout the summer. Be sure to feed them weekly with tomato food in the summer keep them well watered in the heat – snip off any dead flower heads to keep them looking top notch.

With the right care they should be packed with flowers until early autumn.

33. Perk up a patio with a rug

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An outdoor rug and some oversize floor cushions laid over faded decking or a grubby patio will instantly lift your outdoor space and ensure an entertaining area just as stylish as your interior. Go for designs that are patterned on both sides, so you can flip them over if they start to discolour in the sun.

34. Impress guests with an outdoor bar

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Rather than disappear into the house every time another drink is needed set up a bar outside and make cocktail hour an alfresco affair. You can pick up the materials needed to knock up your own Tiki-style serving area cheaply at your local DIY store. Or you could keep it really simple and upcycle and old wooden bar cart, making sure to treat the wood against the elements. Keeping drinks cool is as simple as filling a bucket with ice.

35. Use plastic bottles as containers

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It’s only when you look closely that you notice this potted display is actually contained in used drinks bottles. We spotted this trick at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, and isn’t it genius? Try it yourself by carefully cutting off the top of each bottle, then adding gravel for drainage, followed by soil and the plants of your choice.

36. Hang baskets filled with blooms

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Hanging baskets are easy to make and look stunning. Make sure you use multi-purpose compost and feed regularly with tomato food. For a sunny spot use sun loving Surfinias and Bacopa and for a more shady corner try Lobelia and trailing Fuchsia.

37. Turn your shed into a summerhouse

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If you have a garden shed, but you’re not really using it for anything beyond storing a toolbox and housing some cobwebs, don’t waste the extra space. You can spruce it up pretty easily and turn it into a bright and airy potting shed (if you’re green-fingered) a sunny summerhouse, a neat studio or even a garden playhouse for the kids.

38. Create a bird feeder

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It’s not always big things that change the feel of a garden – it can simply amount to the sounds you hear. Boost your garden’s atmosphere by encouraging birds in with a DIY bird feeder their song will instantly create a more positive feel. Talk about an idea on the ‘cheep’!

39. Paint the fence

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Garden fences need more care and attention than we usually care to think about. How come the paint job it needs never lasts as long as we hope it will? So, if you’re looking for garden fence ideas, why not treat it a bit differently next time you give it a coat of wood paint.

Use paint specially designed for outdoor use to add new life to your garden as this will help preserve the wood, meaning the colour won’t fade. Instead of your usual shades of golden or ashy brown, consider a fresh, playful colour instead. Create a bold statement with your trellis or shed by using bright oranges for a hot Mediterranean feel.

40. Upcycle drawers to create a unique planter

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If you have an old, unused chest of drawers knocking about the house, give it a new lease of life by turning it into a unique colourful garden planter! This four-drawer unit is well-balanced with two staggered tiers of plants, that bring a playful touch to your back garden design.

41. Create an inexpensive awning

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If you have a compact patio garden that’s a bit of a sun trap, consider hanging a simple sail-like canopy. It won’t take up the valuable space that a parasol would, but still gives you a little bit of safe shade.

You can buy shades like this at B&Q, or get creative and make your own garden shade ideas out of an old sail or sheet.

42. Opt for a one-colour wonder

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Paint everyone in one colour, save buying more than one tin. In a balcony garden, don’t overcomplicate things; choose slender planters in a rich, summery colour and match your furniture. A lick of metal paint can update an old iron garden chair quite easily and is a cheap update, too. This beautiful blue has a real Mediterranean feel and, together with the slender lines of the plant pots and the chair, the small garden area feels comfortable rather than cluttered.

43. Repurpose old food tins

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Turn kitchen waste in garden wonders. For the planters, make drainage holes in the base of each can with a bradawl and a single hole 1.5cm from the top edge. Spray with 2 coats of paint (we used Plasti-kote spray paints) and, once dry, thread wire through the top hole as a hanger. Fill with plants of your choice.

As lanterns, draw a pattern on the can using a Sharpie pen then punch along the lines with a bradawl. Punch two holes near the top edge at opposite sides for the hanger. Spray with two coats of paint and loop the wire through the top holes as a hanger.

44. Transform a plain wall with a mural

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Here, and old brick garage has been magically reinvented as a mystical pathway through the woods. And all it took was some tins of paint, applied by an expert wall artist. Commission your own work of art, or have a go yourself if you’re really counting the pennies and fancy yourself as the next Banksy.

45. Boost seating with colourful cushions

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Give your old garden sofa a boost by layering it up with new-season accessories for a modern, budget-conscious look.

Keep a feeling of warmth, even in a shady corner with bright cushions and matching planting.

How can I make my backyard beautiful on a low budget?

Try all these ideas to make your backyard beautiful on a low budget. From upcycling to make your own furniture to painting the stone tiles to add some much-needed colour – there are so many ways to make the garden beautiful on a budget. where you can try your hand at DIY to ensure whatever you are updating is cost-effective.

Try dressing the garden with accessories such as outdoor rugs and shower-resistant cushions to instantly make the space feel more premium and well-dressed. All of these things can be a cheap fix to enliven outdoor spaces of all shapes and sizes.

How can I landscape my yard cheaply?

DIY garden landscaping ideas are how you do it cheaply. Put a pile of leftover bricks to good use by fashioning a cheap garden path that mirrors the shape of your flowerbeds. Lay them length and sideways in a bed of gravel to create a patterned curve that looks professionally done, rather than DIY.

Use pots of low maintenance plants to frame patios and pathways, while building raised beds using reclaimed wood to create depth for your border planting will also help save on garden landscaping costs.

Additional words: Holly Walsh

Cheap garden ideas: 42 ways to update your space for less

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Our cheap garden ideas can still pack a punch when it comes to freshening up your space. They’re perfect if you don’t want to splurge all your savings on your plot.

In fact, combining savvy spending with a little gardening know-how means it’s easier than you might think to introduce vibrant color, beautiful plants and bold personality to your outdoor space. Even little things, such as a good tidy-up, or planting a few seeds and watching them grow, can make a big difference to the look and feel of your garden.

From using salvaged items as plant pots and containers to making your own compost, or opting for inexpensive but stylish landscaping materials, we’ve put together tons of easy ways to save money on your garden design ideas.

42 cheap garden ideas to smarten up your plot

These budget garden ideas will get you inspired to transform your space, without splashing the cash.

1. Repurpose old wooden crates to make stylish shelves

We adore this colorful setup

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Make colorful wall cubbies to display flowering plants or garden bric-a-brac. It’s simple, yet a lovely way to add interest to your space on a budget, particularly if you’re looking for vertical garden ideas.

Use old wooden fruit crates to make mini shelves or opt for sturdier wooden wine crates to create a larger version. Paint crates all over in a colorful weatherproof paint and then attach to an outdoor wall or the side of a garden shed using wooden battens to secure.  

Arrange single cubbies at staggered intervals or fix two or three cubbies together to create a pigeon-hole style shelf unit, then get creative making pretty displays.

2. Use old jars as mini planters

Create a whimsical display while cutting down on waste

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Instead of discarding old glass jam jars and containers, repurpose them and make jolly mini planters for herbs or flowering plants. Use leftover acrylic spray paint if you have any, or alternatively use old tester pots of paint, though you may need to seal jars with clear varnish to give a harder-wearing finish. 

Once the jars are painted and completely dry, add lettering using a black permanent marker, and then finish off each jar with a wrap of garden twine tied in a bow. 

It’s a pretty idea for a garden display, or give them as gifts to visiting family and friends inscribed with a name or initial. And if you’re looking to make even more of a saving, fill them with free plants – our guide explains how and where to find them.

3. Try DIY terracotta candle holders

This easy project will elevate your tablescape

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Stop mosquitoes and other bugs from becoming a pest on summer evenings outdoors by making scented candle holders to dot around a patio. 

It’s simple: just fill a few terracotta pots with sand and push in a trio of scented candles. Odd numbers always look more visually balanced than even, so opt for three standard-sized dinner candles or try seven or more skinny tapers instead.

Deter pests by using candles scented with citronella, lemon balm, or lavender and leave lit for a couple of hours, making sure that candles are out of reach of children or pets. Why not surround the space with some of our top plants that repel insects, too? 

4. Create a cool, industrial-style aesthetic with oversized planters

Make your own chic containers for small trees

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Buying tubs and planters for your container gardening ideas can cost a small fortune, especially when it comes to larger sizes. So for a budget alternative, try this purse-friendly idea for industrial-style planters that can be tailor-made in any size.

Use sheets of corrugated steel bought from a DIY store or builders’ merchants and simply wrap a length into a large circle, then secure with roofing bolts into pre-drilled holes. Make sure that any ends are tucked inwards so that there are no sharp edges. 

They’re perfect for small trees or shrubs, or get creative with your favorite flowers.

5. Make an upcycled hanging planter

This display is full of vibrant color

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Looking for a budget backyard idea to brighten up your outdoor dining setup? Try making a cheap and cheerful hanging centerpiece to position above the table.

Use a pair of old bicycle wheels to create the framework for each hanger – just remove the tires first, spray paint them a cheery shade, and suspend from an overhead beam using a sturdy hook. Then, simply string a trio of hanging planters onto each wheel, using S-hooks to secure them in place. Make your own mini planters using spray-painted tin cans suspended with garden string. 

Finish off by filling planters with colorful in-season blooms – our list of best plants for hanging baskets has plenty to choose from.

This feature is ideal for outdoor parties

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A brilliant addition for your next garden party or just a fun way of prettying up your plot, this vintage-style signpost is easy to make using reclaimed timber. Or, if you’re looking for pallet ideas for gardens, this is a perfect way to use up leftover pieces of wood.

You’ll need one long sturdy piece of wood to start with, which will act as the holding post. Make the pointer arrows from smaller pieces of wood, using a jigsaw or hand saw to cut points at one end of each piece. Decide on your wording and then paint these onto each arrow using weatherproof garden paint. 

Finally, attach the arrows to the long post using a hammer and nails and firmly push the signpost into a sturdy planter or flower bed.

7. Glow up your shed

This shed has been given a stylish update with Protek paints

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Makeover the garden shed and create a stylish WFH spot that you can escape to over the summer months – all it takes is a pot of paint and a sunny afternoon.

Painting the interior in pale, light-reflecting colors will help to open up the space and make it feel brighter and more roomy. Start with a couple of coats in soft, off-white to create a neutral backdrop, then once dry, add a wide band of contrasting color mid-way around the walls – a cheery yellow gives this space a warm, holiday-inspired vibe. 

For the exterior, keep to muted shades of pale gray, soft blue, or sage green to complement. You’ll have a she shed of dreams in no time.

8. Create a gorgeous garden display wall

The Burford garden chairs and sofa from John Lewis have timeless style

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Brighten up your outside terrace or patio ideas by creating a display area for plants and garden ornaments. Use simple wooden shelves and brackets and treat with wood preserver or a colored garden paint to give a weatherproof finish. 

Try one longline shelf to cover the entire wall area or fix several mini shelves up at staggered heights for a more random display. Opt for a mix of outdoor planters, lanterns, and greenery, choosing items of different heights and sizes, arranged in mini groupings along the shelves.

We love this example, which provides the perfect finishing touch to a covered seating space.

The walls in this space are painted in ‘Mazarine 256’ intelligent masonry paint and the table legs in ‘Mono 218’ intelligent exterior eggshell, both from Little Greene

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A lick of paint, no matter its color, can do wonders in smartening up a lackluster space. And, seeing as you only need to buy the paint and a few brushes, it’s an affordable update to make.

To really turn heads this season, why not create a statement feature wall with a bold hue? This vibrant blue will instantly make a space feel on-trend.

‘Decorating the exterior not only weatherproofs and protects your home, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to add design personality to the outdoor space,’ says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director of Little Greene . ‘I love to use color in unexpected or surprising ways to update an outside area. Even the smallest outdoor space can be transformed with a splash of color into a place in which to escape and retreat to at the end of the day.’

It’s a perfect solution if you’re after low maintenance garden ideas, too.

10. Make a pretty table runner with wallpaper

Dine in style

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Try this free garden idea for family gatherings or summer garden parties. Instead of buying disposables or linen tablecloths, just cover up a shabby outdoor table with a colorful paper runner made out of a leftover roll of wallpaper. 

There’s no need to worry about spills and stains, just cut a length off as required, and then once the meal is over, simply dispose of it.

11. Build your own fire pit

Love a bit of DIY? Create your own fire pit as part of your budget garden ideas

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Everyone loves a fire pit – they offer an unbeatable atmosphere and keep things cozy well into the evening. However, they’re not always the most affordable addition to a plot. 

So, if you’re hankering for that warm glow but want to keep an eye on your spending, why not build your own? It’s not too tricky to do (our guide on how to build a fire pit has all the tips you need), and you’ll be rewarded with a rustic feature that all the family will love.

12. Grow a lawn from seed

A verdant lawn doesn’t need to be expensive

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A luscious lawn is ideal for summer picnics, or to provide a space for the kids to burn off steam. However, if you’ve been considering one for your plot, then you might be wary of the costs. After all, turf isn’t the cheapest, and can be tricky to lay.

However, there’s another option that’s easier and more affordable: to grow a lawn from seed. If you sow it at the right time of year, you won’t even have to wait that long for it to grow.

Our feature on how to plant grass seed has useful step-by-step advice.

13. Give your garden furniture a clean

This chic setup is from Dobbies

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Cleaning up a space is one of the most affordable and effective ways to make it feel fresh and welcoming. So, if you’re looking for cheap garden ideas, why not start by giving your furniture a spruce?

After all, no one wants to sit on a muddy chair or eat from a table covered in cobwebs and leaves. So, to get your patio space looking spick and span, grab a bucket of warm soapy water and sponge, prepare to use a bit of elbow grease, and give everything a good wipe down. You’ll find all the advice you need in our guide on how to clean outdoor furniture.

14. Add a lick of paint to your tables and chairs

Try painting your furniture as part of your cheap garden ideas. This set is painted in rapid dry satin paint in ‘Gentle Blue’, ‘Bay Tree’, and ‘Cotton-White’, all from Sandtex

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‘Painting a plot is a quick and inexpensive way to give a fun and personal twist to the garden and make something plain stand out,’ says Matthew Brown, Technical Consultant of Sandtex . ‘If you’re looking for an easy job, a single flush of color will look great, but stenciling is also an effective way to get creative.’

When painting your furniture, choose shades that are similar to the colors of other outdoor elements (perhaps the exterior of your home, windows, doors, or furniture), Matthew suggests. This will create a really cohesive and sophisticated look. ‘But if it’s a touch of confidence and fun you’re after, why not go bold with a contrasting tone?’

No matter the effect you choose, make sure you pick a paint that’s suitable for use on exterior wood and metal and that will protect the furniture from the weather, adds Matthew. And, ‘before applying the product, always make sure the surface is clean and dry.’

Our feature on painting garden furniture has lots more tips for your cheap garden ideas.

15. Repurpose tins

Give old tins a new lease of life for your cheap garden ideas

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This idea is great if you’re after a creative project to fill a sunny afternoon. Simply wash out old tins, give them a good dry, and spray paint them in your favorite colors. Fill with small flowers, or even LED candles for an atmospheric glow.

If you want to punch out holes to create pretty patterns, or to attach string so you can hang them up, first fill the tins with water and then freeze them. This prevents the metal from bending.

16. Upcycle pallets for pretty planters

Paint old pallets in your favorite hues, fix to a wall, and then attach pots for a lovely feature

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Pallets can be found for very little money (and are often free). So, if you’re looking for cheap garden ideas, they’re a great place to start.

With just a few DIY skills, the possibilities are practically endless – our pallet furniture ideas feature has tons of ideas. This one above has been painted in a gorgeous blue hue and fixed to a wall to hang plant pots from. It makes a pretty feature for any plot, will be fun to make, and won’t cost the earth.

17. Give old tires a new lease of life

Tires make handy containers for flowers

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Another budget-friendly material to try is old tires, which can be recycled as modern-looking planters. You could even give them a lick of vibrant paint for an eclectic feel.

Get creative with your choice of blooms and foliage and create perfectly circular displays that can be dotted throughout your border or patio. Need a few tips to get started? Our guide on how to plant a last minute spring container is full of advice.

18. Mow a grass path

Opt out of hard landscaping and go for a softer (and cheaper) approach

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Garden paths are essential for getting from A to B, but if you’re using hard landscaping materials such as paving slabs, the costs can add up.

Instead, why not opt for a more natural feel and try a grass path instead as part of your garden ideas on a budget? It will be a joy underfoot in the summer months, and is inexpensive once you’ve got your best lawn mower (which you might already have). 

It’s a perfect solution for wilder, meadow-style patches of your plot.

19. Include unusual materials for your budget garden ideas

Corrugated fencing may seem unusual, but paired with the right accessories it adds an element of industrial-chic

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We often fall into a trap of thinking there are certain products or styles we ‘must’ have to complete our perfect garden. But, cheap garden ideas can allow us to explore different materials that look good and save you money.

We really like the way this corrugated iron fencing has been used to great effect in this outside space. It’s a modern yet rustic alternative to traditional wooden fencing, adding character and interest to the garden.

Check out local builders’ merchants and reclamation yards to bag some for your update. Or, if you’re after an alternative, our cheap fence ideas feature is full of stylish yet budget-friendly styles.

20. Build a bug hotel

Get all the family involved and build a bug hotel as part of your cheap garden ideas

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An easy way to liven up a plot is to welcome in new wildlife. So why not build a new home for them? It’s a great weekend activity if you’re after cheap garden ideas for all the family to do together. Plus, insects of all shapes and sizes are fun to spot for little ones.

You can use all kinds of recycled treasures to create an interesting abode. And if you spend a little more time on it, it can become an attractive feature for your plot, as well as being beneficial for the environment. 

Want to have a go this weekend? Our guide on how to make a bug hotel has step-by-step advice.

21. Welcome birds to your garden

The cheerful song of birds will instantly liven up a plot

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The sight of feathered friends flitting through your plot is sure to bring delight to everyone. Of course, the cheerful birdsong is a welcome bonus.

So, to instantly bring life to any garden, invest in one of our best bird feeders or two. Or why not try making your own? It’s simple to do with our guide on how to make bird feeders.

22. Spruce up your plot

Clean up your plot for an instant refresh – it’s one of the simplest cheap garden ideas but has transformative results

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Believe it or not, a good tidy-up works wonders when it comes to giving your garden a budget update.  

Whether it’s an afternoon following our top tips on how to weed a garden, jet washing your patio with your best pressure washer, or clearing leaves and debris, it will make a huge difference to the overall appearance of your garden, whatever its size. 

Try your best to keep on top of it all year round – after all, those weeds don’t stop growing for love nor money!

23. Give your pots a refresh

Boost your plot’s vibrancy with cheap garden ideas – these plant pots are updated with Garden Shades by Cuprinol 

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Are your favorite planters looking like they’ve seen better days? Instead of buying new ones, simply give your existing pots a smart and inexpensive update with a lick of paint as part of your garden ideas on a budget.

All you need to do is give them a good clean, removing any bits of baked-on soil, or slug and snail trails before you start. There are plenty of fabulous paint finishes available that allow you to paint on pretty much any surface, so you can be safe in the knowledge that your pots will look amazing when they’re completed.  

Our guide on how to revamp and revive your terracotta pots in just five simple steps will help you recreate the look.

24. Create your own outdoor kitchen

Build an outdoor kitchen using reclaimed materials

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If you love alfresco dining and entertaining, why not check out how to design an outdoor kitchen area in your garden? If you’re handy at DIY it can easily be done on the cheap using wooden pallets, some worktop offcuts, an old Butler’s sink, and a few reclaimed buys to make a practical space. 

Alternatively, if your DIY skills aren’t up to the job, you could hire a carpenter to craft your outdoor kitchen ideas from the same inexpensive recycled materials and offcuts. Even taking into account the cost of the labor, it will still be a cheaper option than buying a brand-new outdoor kitchen from a specialist company. 

25. Recycle and reuse

This wheelbarrow is painted in ‘Bay Tree’ 10 year exterior satin paint by Sandtex

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Looking for cheap garden ideas that are stylish and good for the soul? Try giving a new lease of life to a much-loved item. For instance, an old wheelbarrow might have a wonky wheel and is heavy to push, but would look amazing spruced up and planted with some beautiful blooms. 

Other bits and pieces to look out for are galvanized animal feeding buckets, old tin baths, and even chimney pots – they will all look great used as unusual planters in your garden. Need more inspiration? Our feature on how to use salvage for garden upcycling ideas has plenty.

26. Save seeds 

At the end of the flowering season, collect seeds from your plants to be sown for the following year

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Fancy some free blooms? Collecting seeds from flowers to grow next spring is easy. Harvest on a dry day, when the seed heads have turned brown and hard. Snip them off with a set of the best secateurs and put each type in a separate, labeled envelope or bag so you don’t mix them up. 

Once inside, carefully shake or ease the seeds from their pods. Easy growers include nigella, pot marigold, honesty, poppy, and rose campion. Label the seeds, and store them in sealed paper envelopes in an airtight tin until you are ready to sow them.

27. Make your own compost

Make your own compost and you won’t have to make as many expensive trips to the garden center to stock up on more supplies 

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Ready-made compost mixes are convenient, but the cost soars if you have a big garden or multiple containers. Instead, turn food waste and garden clippings into free, nutrition-packed compost by following some simple rules. 

Choose the best compost bin to suit the size of your garden. Position in a shady or lightly shaded spot to maintain a consistent temperature. 

An earth base is ideal for a compost heap because it allows drainage, but if you site it on a hard surface, add a few spades of soil as a base layer. Use kitchen scraps but avoid cooked foods: fruit and veg peelings and crushed eggshells are ideal. Aim for 25-50 percent of soft materials, such as grass cuttings, weeds, and food waste. Mix this with woody offcuts, leaves, cardboard, and paper. 

Turn the heap every month with a fork to allow air to circulate, and in six months to two years, you will get a supply of compost to dig into flower and veg beds, or rake around the base of trees. 

To make potting soil for containers, blend equal parts of homemade compost with garden soil and coarse sand or grit. Our guide on how to compost has more expert tips.

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28. Choose stylish salvage

Upcycle unusual items and you’ll be adding character to your garden (and saving money in the process)

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Step away from the garden center and source secondhand and vintage accessories instead as part of your cheap garden ideas. Old wooden crates make striking shelving for pots when stacked on top of one another. Create a focal point with an old milk churn or a step ladder which makes an effective pot ‘theatre’. Ceramic sinks are ideal planters if you want to learn how to grow succulents, herbs, or alpines.

Check Facebook Marketplace , eBay , or Gumtree for old zinc baths and tubs which make rust-free planters. Keep an eye on skips for interesting ironwork or discarded terracotta pots, but do ask the owner before removing anything.

29. Go rustic and reuse garden waste

Think of clever ways to reuse garden waste to save on costs

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If you’re cutting back bushes or trees in your garden, check to see if you can reuse any of your offcuts before condemning them to the brown bin or compost heap.  

For cheap garden ideas that are functional and stylish, save skinny, straight branches and reinvent them as cane wigwams for sweet peas or climbing beans. Tree trunk slices can be used for garden path ideas as they make an attractive stepping stone design. 

Meanwhile, stumps can be repurposed into rustic stools to place around the best fire pits. Clustered together, they can also be used to display pots at varying heights. Take a look at our tree stump ideas for more creative uses.

30. Take cuttings from your plants

Taking cuttings from your existing plants gives you new plants for free 

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You don’t need to be a seasoned gardener to learn how to take cuttings from plants. It’s a simple way of duplicating favorite flowers and you can expect a high success rate. Popular plants such as penstemons, salvias, fuchsias, and pelargoniums can be propagated in fall. 

Choose a non-flowering shoot, as these sprout roots more quickly. Cut to about 4in (10cm) long. Make the incision below a leaf node (the point where the leaf is attached to the stem). Remove the side leaves and the soft growing tip. 

Fill a pot with potting compost mixed with horticultural grit or Perlite (both widely available at garden centers). Push the cuttings into the soil around the sides of the pot. Place in a warm, light spot, out of direct sunlight. A plastic bag or cling film over the top will create a moist atmosphere which boosts the cuttings’ growth.  

31. Source cut-price plants

Open garden events can be a brilliant way to source cut-price plants for your own garden. So, if you’re after cheap garden ideas, find out where and when they’re taking place

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Sunday morning car boot sales and open garden events are the cheapest places to acquire new plants, as seasoned growers with surplus stock often offload there. If you’re thinking of learning how to grow tomatoes or other veg, this is a great place to start.  

You can pick up veg plants, succulents, and perennials at prices that are well below that of a nursery or garden center. Go prepared with your own bags, and take cash. Buying locally means that you’re likely to be purchasing plants that will thrive in the same soil as your own garden. 

32. Go for gravel

Opt for great-value materials when planning new garden paths or landscaping ideas

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Making new paths can create interest in a garden, leading the eye from one area to another and helping to create structure. When thinking about cheap garden ideas, remember that one of the least expensive materials for paths is gravel, rather than slabs or stones. 

Mark out the area that you want to cover and remove any loose grass and soil. Take a permeable membrane, available from DIY stores, and pin it to the route of the path. This will stop weeds from growing up through the stones. Spread the gravel at a depth of around 1in (2. 5cm). Choose small pebbles (up to 0.6in or around 16mm) as they are more comfortable to walk on, and then rake for a smooth surface. 

Want to try your hand at more DIY landscaping ideas? Our step-by-step guide on how to lay a patio is a great one to get you started. 

33. Buy bulbs for spring cheer

For budget garden ideas that bring lots of color, plant bulbs

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Flowers are thin on the ground in late winter. Planting bulbs will bring a mass of early color with a low price tag. So, as part of your cheap garden ideas, buy multi-packs in early autumn. Choose bulbs that feel plump and firm, and set aside an afternoon to plant up borders and containers. 

Plant daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths by the end of September, lilies, alliums, and crocosmia in September/October, and tulips in November. You can find out innovative ideas for how to plant daffodil bulbs in our guide.  

Plant the bulbs two to three times their own depth, two bulb-widths apart, with the pointy side upwards. If you’re putting bulbs in pots, mix the soil with a handful of horticultural grit, and water well after planting. 

Prevent squirrels and mice from uprooting them by putting chicken wire over the top of pots (remove when they start to sprout).

34. Invest in perennials and divide them up

Perennials, such as hardy geraniums, are great for garden ideas on a budget, adding color and interest every year

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Perennials, or plants that come back every year, are a thriftier choice than bedding plants or annuals which need to be bought and replaced each spring. Perennials can be split and replanted so you buy one – and get three. Geums, astrantias, and hardy geraniums all work well using this method. 

Take the plant out of the pot you bought it in and carefully pull it into three parts, gently teasing apart the roots. Dig one hole for each plant, firm them in, and water well. The following year when they have spread, you can divide them up again. 

35. Brave bare roots to make hedges

Investing in bare root plants for hedges and garden borders will make your money go further

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Buying enough plants to create one of the best fast growing hedges can command a high price, but if you’re after cheap garden ideas, there is a more budget-friendly way. Opt for bare root plants, rather than larger, ready-grown leafy specimens, and plant them in late fall. Your hedge will start taking shape in the spring. 

Beech, laurel, hawthorn, box, and privet can all be bought in this way. Bare root plants can look off-putting because they often don’t have any leaves, but this is only because the plant is dormant. Once the hedge has been planted, fed, and watered, it will start to sprout in the growing season. 

Try online specialist nurseries for the best deals. Many offer a pre-ordering service.

36. Opt for budget-friendly lighting solutions

Add a decorative touch with a range of budget-friendly solar and battery operated garden lighting ideas, like these ones from Lights4fun

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A softly lit patio or terrace transforms a garden when the sun goes down. Permanent garden lighting ideas look fabulous but it can be pricey to get it professionally installed. Try the best solar lights and battery options instead as part of your cheap garden ideas. Aim for lighting on different levels. Twist battery operated or solar lights around a tree trunk, or thread them through the branches of a tree. 

Floor standing battery lanterns will offer subtle uplighting, while solar-powered stake lights pushed into the ground highlight a statement plant. Look for solar lights with an amorphous panel, rather than a crystalline one, as they have a higher rate of light absorption and a more reliable beam.  

For after-dark dining, suspend battery-operated festoon lights from a pergola, and add some candles to the table.

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37. Add an affordable feature

Focus your budget on one or two key features to give your garden a strong focal point

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Choose one large striking feature to make a centerpiece in your garden. A wooden arch makes a splash for a modest sum. Opt for a DIY style that you can put together yourself and add color with the best exterior wood paint. 

Find out how to grow clematis or other fast climbers such as a rambling rose to adorn it, or leave it plain and simple for a more modern look. Either way, it’s a lovely addition to your cheap garden ideas.

38. Update fences with paint

Some cheap garden ideas simply require a pot of exterior paint

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One of the easiest budget garden ideas is to transform a tatty plot with a pot of paint. Use it to give your garden fence ideas a lift.

Dark colors, such as Cuprinol’s ‘Urban Slate’ or ‘Black Ash’, will make plant foliage pop. An off-white shade creates a modern country look. 

Prepare surfaces by brushing away any debris or dust. Apply a couple of coats.

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39. Make a DIY pond

Make a striking water feature

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Add an affordable water feature by finding out how to build a garden pond. Use a half barrel, trough, or a plastic tray – a wider vessel is best. Put the container in an area that gets sun and shade and cover the bottom with gravel, then fill it with rainwater. 

Add a selection of bog or pond plants. Ensure that any pond creatures can get in and out of the water by adding some stepping stones. Old bricks or big stones will work. 

40. Choose great-value flooring

These Planate fossil grey porcelain tiles from Walls & Floors have a concrete effect and are suitable for inside and out so you can create a seamless flow between the two spaces 

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Not everyone loves decking, so why not try the latest paving ideas instead? 

It’s not always as pricey as you might think. And, there are lots of designs that are made from stone- or even wood-effect materials that look like the real deal for a fraction of the price. 

Want to save even more money? Learn how to lay a patio and you can take on the task yourself. 

41. Use pallets to make furniture

This stylish coffee table is made from an old pallet – a great idea if you’re on the lookout for cheap garden ideas

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Pallets are a fabulous material for cheap garden ideas, and if you’re handy with some DIY skills, you can use them to build all sorts of stylish pieces of furniture.

We’re loving this coffee table which offers a sunny boost of yellow to the plot. To recreate the look, all you need to do is give a pallet a sand, a coat of paint, and a set of wheels for extra versatility. 

Looking for more ideas? Take a look at our guide on how to make a pallet bench.

42. Choose a budget-friendly trellis

This Askholmen trellis from Ikea can be teamed with the matching Askholmen planter

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This is a such fabulous idea for so many reasons. Whether you’re tight on space, need to cover unsightly walls without spending lots of money, or simply want to add color and scent with climbing roses, adding a simple trellis is a versatile and great-value solution. 

It’s perfect for balcony garden ideas too as it’s an easy and inexpensive way to create an area for growing fruit and veg, or for showing off your favorite climbing plants. 

What are budget-friendly materials to use in a garden?

We’ve covered a few budget-friendly materials for a backyard already, but here’s a handy checklist to refer to when planning your plot and considering garden ideas on a budget:

1. Gravel is an inexpensive solution for pathways, and with a variety of colors to choose from, can look stylish too. If you prefer paving, there are often cheap varieties available that still look chic.
2. You can also create softer, grass pathways using your lawn mower – grass seed is very affordable.
3. Opt for reclaimed materials when it comes to edging or fencing – old red bricks have a vintage feel which works perfectly for cottage garden ideas, or try corrugated metal or painted pallets for fences. Reclaimed materials can also come in handy for planters.
4. Grow your plants from seed or take cuttings.
5. Even cheap pieces from second-hand or discount stores can be revamped with a lick of inexpensive exterior paint.

An experienced freelance journalist, editor and columnist writing for national magazines and websites, Fiona now specialises in gardens. She enjoys finding and writing about all kinds, from the tiniest town plots to impressively designed ones in grand country houses. 

With contributions from

• Lisa FazzaniFreelance writer

40 Cheap and Creative DIY Garden Ideas on A Budget

Planning and creating an outdoor space is a lot of fun. Most of us love to sit outside the home, especially in the evening when the weather is good. However, have you ever wondered that you could convert your backyard space into a perfect garden too? Find these 40 cheap, easy and creative DIY garden ideas to upgrade your garden area on a low budget.

Also, did you ever wanted to have a DIY garden at your home, but you can’t because of the minimal space? No matter whether you live in a small house or a large one, you may now create a fantastic custom DIY garden at home with a bit of effort. Now make your outdoor space fun for the perfect outdoor activities, BBQ area, and relaxing one. It’s always better to do such small creative projects yourself rather than hiring someone else to do it. These kinds of DIY projects also enable you to spend some quality fun time with friends and family.

Find Impressive and unique garden ideas to do:

This guide will cover all the significant possible ways to make your outside garden better with these DIY garden ideas. From raised garden bed to terra cotta fountain, from clay garden to homemade garden box, from the DIY herb garden to DIY planters, from fairy garden ideas to stack garden, from pallet one to strawberry tower garden plan, and a lot more! You will find everything in this guide!

Either you are looking to renovate your garden space or want to give your backyard a better look. It’s always pleasant to see the change. You will find all the necessary tools and supplies your need with each of the mentioned DIY garden ideas. All you have to do, choose the DIY garden project that suits you, your comfort, your space, and your budget the best. Get it started today, and have fun!

1. How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Are you looking to plant a vegetable at your home to have a chemical-free taste? But you do not have a garden because of a small home? Now you can build a small vegetable garden in your backyard for the successful planting and fresh vegetables. Assemble cedar boards, Kreg Screws, cedar stakes, deck screws, circular saw, drill, impact driver, hole jig, etc. thenavagepatch

DIY Greenhouse: 40 Most excellent and free building plans on how to build an easy DIY greenhouse, simple cold frames, garden tunnels & hoops with low-cost materials!

2. Terra Cotta Fountain

Have you been searching for a perfect fountain to put in your garden for a pleasantly natural and fresh outdoor look? Couldn’t find your desired one in the market and wondering if you can do something at home? Why not! Make a perfect custom fountain using Terra cotta planters, plastic pump tube, water pipe, circular saw, drill, hammer, and enjoy the perfect outdoor look. instructables

DIY Putting Green: Want to make your own putting for the backyard? Find these 15 unique and creative ideas to make DIY putting green for your backyard on a low budget.

3. Clay Garden Markers

Do you have a spare raised bed kit lying around you, and wondering if you can use it for some planting purposes? Fill out the kit with the organic potting soil and some plants in it. Now the final touch is adding the clay to make your plants perfectly stamped into the clay. Assemble bake clay, oven, parchment paper, baking sheet, rolling pin, dinner knife, and alphabet stamps. sarahhearts

4. Homemade Garden Box

Do you love plating vegetables in the summer? We understand that there is nothing better than homegrown vegetables. Now, grow as many vegetables as you want by making a homemade wood garden box. All you need is these easily available materials like wood boards, plywood, cedar boards, power drill, nails, hole pocket screws, hammers, and vegetable seeds. onelittleproject

5. DIY Vertical Herb Garden

Herbs are beneficial to treat many dangerous diseases. It’ always better to grow some essential herbs at home rather than purchasing from the market. Natural and fresh herbs give you next-level refreshment. They do not take much space; therefore, the DIY vertical garden is the best idea to go with. Assemble wood boards, pocket hole screws, finish nails, wood clamps, etc. learn kregtool

6. DIY Stone Planter Boxes

Give your backyard a perfect garden look by growing some fresh plants around with a stone planter box. This project could take some time to get ready, but you will get a very good out at the end. It’s easy and inexpensive too. All you need is bricks, plants, seeds, clay, stone, water to mix the sand, hammer, cedar boards, clamps, and cement. honeybearlane

7. How to Make A Garden Bench

Do you like growing flowers a lot? Are you also planning to buy a new flower bench for your garden so you can put your favorite flowers and grow the new one too? Here is the best plan for you! Make a perfect DIY flower bench at home with easy steps. All you need is wood boards, a circular saw, measuring tape, nails, clay, plants, clamps, and cedar boards. burkatron

8. DIY Garden Fence

Are you tired of pests coming to your garden because they damage the plants? Are you also finding a way to keep the pests out of your planting area but wondering what could be the alternative? Building a DIY garden fence in just a few dollars and effort is the best solution for you. Assemble pitch ax, cedar boards, a hole digger, T-posts, level, and cedar 4×4 posts. freshexchange

9. Make Your Own Fairy Garden

Do you admire the personality of the fairytale and watch her a lot? Want your garden them to be alike? Why not! Imagine you start a new adventure of making your desired fairytale garden at home? Yes, this super fun and creative project are doable. All you need is clay, favorite small plants, fairytale toys, water, a drill, clamps, and a pitch ax.projectnursery

10. Vertical Garden Plan

Are you the one who lives in a small house and has always wondered about having a garden at home but does not have enough outdoor space? No worries! Because here is the most suitable vertical garden plan for you to place anywhere you want. All you need is cedar boards, measuring tape, drill, nails, pitch ax, wood glue, plants, and screws. ryobitools

11. Make a Stacked Garden

Have you been craving to plant fresh herbs at home? Do you have minimal outdoor space, and wondering if you can grow your plants within it? Building a stack herb garden at home is the perfect plan for you to grow herbs and pleasant addition to your outdoor space. Assemble plant pots, flowers, set of white garden t-labels. hip2save

DIY Concrete Planter: These amazing DIY concrete planters are easy to make, super stylish, and are a fraction of the cost!

12. Pallet Garden Trellis

Have you ever seen small trellis in planter boxes and really liked them? Why don’t you build one at your home? Get a 5-gallon planter bucket and pallet wood to create your desired garden trellis. This is pretty simple. All you need these few easily accessible materials like a pallet, safety goggles, table saw, reciprocating saw, nails, and screws. instructables

13. Strawberry Tower Garden

Now, building a strawberry planter with a built-in reservoir is no more difficult. In fact, it is super easy! Strawberry tower is a great space-saving vertical strawberry planter, an ideal option for your small garden space. Go to the market and shop for a Milwaukee 1.25” hole saw, power drill, plastic bottle of one liter, and a 5-gallon plastic planter pot. apieceofrainbow

14. Hanging Garden for Indoor

No worries if you do not have enough outdoor gardening space to grow plants. Here we come up with the best DIY hanging planter idea for you! Make a perfect indoor hanging garden and grow as many plants as you want. It would neither take any space nor would you need to change the furniture set. Assemble wood boards, plants, hammers, rope or thick thread, nails. homesteading

15. Garden Bench Plan

Did you just got married a few months back and shifted to a new home? Are you looking to buy a perfect two-seated bench for your garden for the perfect outdoor sitting in the evening? Wait! Let’s plan and have a fun activity with your partner by building your desired sofa at home. All you need is a plywood sheet, spray paints, paintbrush, woodcutter, foams, etc. grillo designs

16. Garden Art from a Paper Plate Holder

Are you free this weekend and looking for a perfect DIY garden project to renovate your yard? Create an easy and fun garden art to upgrade your yard by using a paper plate holder. This project is not only easy but inexpensive too and won’t take a lot of time. Assemble paper plate holder, wooden or plastic stakes, wire, sealer, and outdoor acrylic paint. craftingcheerfully

17. How to Make a Garden Utility Cart

We all have a lot of garden accessories, tools, materials that we use to keep our outdoor space fresh. You must relate that it really annoys seeing garden stuff lying here and there on the floor. Must be looking for a utility garden cart to keep everything inside it. Well, it’s super easy to build. Get four pneumatic tires and locking pillow blocks, axle rods, spacing washers. justmeasuringup

18. DIY Garden Gate

Are you tired of animals and pests getting into your garden and looking to add a garden gate? Are you looking to hire a woodworking man to make a custom gate for your garden? Well, why don’t you build at home and save a lot of dollars as it’s super easy? All you need is plywood sheets, nails, woodcutter, power drill, clamps, pocket hole screws, miter saw, measuring tape. jenwoodhouse

19. DIY Garden Water Fountain

Without any doubt, fountains are still one of the best decor ideas that don’t seem to get old in the next so many years too. Building a fountain for the garden and growing plants around it gives your outdoor space a fantastic look. All you need is a drill, glazed ceramic pot, rubber hole plugs, utility knife, pencil, tape measure, silicone adhesive sealant, and a 5-gallon plastic bucket. lowes

20. Garden Flag Using A Place Mat

Are you the one who likes crafting and decorating a home garden with seasonal flags? It must be expensive to buy new flags every season and holiday, right? are you looking for an alternative if you can make them at home? Why not! Assemble a placemat, two eye screws, wooden dowel, hem tape, picture wire, and start making it right away! realgirlsrealm

21. Build a Garden Arbor Arch

Have you been craving to have a beautiful arch in your outdoor space for so long? Did you find your desired one in the market, but it was too expensive for you to afford? Let’s spend some time and build your desired garden arbor arch with all the inexpensive materials. All you need is wood boards, pocket hole screws, nail guns, wood clamps, rope, plywood sheets. charlestoncrafted

22. DIY Japanese Zen Garden

Do you already have a good garden and looking to renovate it? Do you want to give your garden a Japanese zen look? Have you been searching for the relevant to hire and o the needful but couldn’t find one? Well, why don’t you follow this plan to give your garden the desired look? Assemble wood sticks, rope, fence boards, power drill, wood clamps, etc. homedepot

23. Raised Vegetable Garden With Compost Bins

Fresh vegetables taste different. But growing them, seeding, self watering planters, and keeping them safe from insects and pests is the actual task. To keep your vegetable safe, build raised vegetable garden with compost bins. All you need are nails, wood clamps, hole screws, dowel rod, pressure-treated boards, cedar fence pickets, pieces of steel angle iron, zinc plated lag screws, drill. lazyguydiy

24. Elevated Garden Bed Plan

Are you the one who loves to grow plants above the ground because of the pets getting into your garden area? Build a perfect raised garden bed with legs to make your gardening easier. Grow as many plants as you want with the simple and inexpensive DIY garden plan. All you need is wood boards, cedar boards, nails, a ruler, measuring tape, wood glue, and wood clamps. angelamariemade

25. Homemade Garden Table

Is your son’s birthday just around, and you are planning to do something exciting year to surprise him? Do you want to arrange an outdoor set up this year for the whole family and friends too? But, can’t you do it because you do not have money to buy a large outdoor garden bed? Build it yourself by gathering supplies like wood boards, plywood sheets, nails, hole screws, etc. arinsolangeathome

26. Modern DIY Garden Trellis

Build a modern garden trellis that helps your climbing vine to the distance. Hand this trellis on the favorite wall of your home to let the plants grow upright. Over time, you il see the plant growing over the trellis and will give you a lush green color wall look. All you need is caulking, 3” galvanized screws, miter saw exterior grade stain, 11 cedar garden stakes. francoisetmoi

27. Hose Holder with Pallet Wood Planter

Make sure to keep your plant’s hose hidden until you need them. This DIY garden plan would allow you to keep your hose stored underneath when you do not need it. This is how you may keep your garden looking tidy. This is a very simple project: readily supplies like pallets, small door latch, Thompson’s water seal, wood screws, galvanized hinges, and ultimate wood glue. diycandy

28. Hanging Gutter Planter and Stand

Everything tastes better with fresh ingredients! Have you been craving for a fresh herb garden to use in cooking? But you also do not want to dedicate a huge outdoor space from the garden? Well, this is an ideal DIY plant stand project for you to work on then. Build an elegant hanging gutter planter stand to grow your favorite herbs. Get wood, nails, ruler, etc. hertoolbelt

29. Paint Dipped Garden Tools

Are you done with renovating your garden and have also added all the new gardening extensions to your outdoor space? Are you craving more gardening? Let’s paint and transform your cheap garden tools into new ones. It’s a super fun project to make your tools stylish in no time! All you need spray paints, paintbrushes, and water paint (depending upon your choice). sarahhearts

30. Sew Your Own Gardening Apron

If you love gardening, you will agree that clothes get untidy during the planting and gardening process. Why don’t you sew your own gardening apron rather than purchasing it from the market? Sew this simple apron with handy pockets for keeping supplies and tooling at your fingertips. It’s super easy. Gather these supplies: sewing machine, needle, thread, fabric, ribbon. satoridesignforliving

31. Colorful Cinder Block Planters

Have you been searching for unique cinderblock DIY garden projects to do this weekend? If yes, then build landscape colorful cinderblock planters at home by using succulents they might be expensive, you can purchase one and divide it to fill cubbies. All you need is cinderblock, succulents, spray paint, paint brushes, pencil, drill, etc. akailochiclife

32.

Building A Garden Bench

Who doesn’t like to sit outside in summers to enjoy nice evening winds blowing. Are you looking to buy a piece of new outdoor furniture for small gatherings of friends and family? Don’t spend a lot in purchasing a new outdoor garden bench, and follow this perfect plan to make it yourself at home. Assemble miter saw, measuring tape, wood boards, nails, etc. instructables

33. Wooden Crate Garden Planter

Adorn your back patio space or front porch with a fantastic pair of wooden planters flanking at your doorstep. Spend some time of few hours and add a beautiful extension to your planter accessories. All you need is wood stain, rope, wood boards, waterproof sealant, miter saw, clamps, nail gun, wood glue, drill, or impact driver. cherishedbliss

34. $10 DIY Tiered Planter Box

Are you with a minimal budget of few dollars and looking to create something for outdoor space to give it a better look? Here is the perfect plan to make a tiered planter box for just $10! Moreover, this project would take your only two hours to get complete. All you need is lumber, flowers, plants, clay, a water bottle of 1-liter, wood boards, nails, etc. anikasdiylife

35. Simple 2×4 Potting Bench

Have you been searching for the perfect garden ideas to create potting bench at home? Do you have some time to spend and like art and gardening both? Well, this is the best plan for you then. Assemble the supplies, including exterior self-tapping screws, wood glue, miter saw and circular saw, measuring tape: power drill, nails, wood boards, hammer, and wood clamps. ana white

36. Recycled Tire Planter

Do you have spare tires lying around and wondering if you can recycle them to make DIY flower bed creative out of them? Why not! You may use these tires to make perfect DIY garden planters to grow plants and herbs of your choice. All you need is tires, clay, water, plants, spray paints, paintbrushes, flowers, seeds to give a perfect looking to your outdoor space. lemonbeanandthings

37. Build A Cart For Garden Tools

If you have an outdoor space at your home along with the perfect garden and plant, then you must know difficult it is to store all your garden equipment like rakes, trowels, shovels, and much more! Build a perfect storage cart at home. Assemble table saw or circular saw, medium or small casters, hooks, Forstner bit or hole-saw bit, power drill, ”?? sheet of plywood of your choice. diynetwork

38. DIY Tiered Herb Drying Rack

Are you tight on gardening space and simply looking to grow your favorite herbs out of reach from your pets and other animates and pests too? If yes, then this DIY garden of making a tiered herb drying rack is the perfect solution to your problems. All you need is scissors, staple gun, 20 small eyehooks, pliers, cordless drill, can of spray paint, window screening. fresheggsdaily

39. Wooden Slat Garden for Patio

Have you been crawling the internet to search for the diy garden ideas for creating your own apartment garden? Can’t buy it from the market because of a limited budget of $150 only? Well, you are at the right place, and here is the best plan for you! Assemble masonry anchors, IKEA socker pots, IKEA white pots, IKEA Applaro outdoor panel, lanterns, plants, and drill. designwinedine

40. How To Build A Cedar Planter Box

Are you looking to add an excellent extension to your outdoor space and searching for the perfect DIY project to do this weekend? Do you also have some cedar planks around? Save money and use these diy garden ideas to make an ideal DIY cedar planter box to grow plants. All you need is cedar fence pickets, tape measure, pencil, miter saw, wood glue, and finishing nails. homebyjenn

Conclusion:

Let’s wrap up here, hoping that you found all the cheap, easy and creative garden ideas as mentioned earlier inspiring and have also found your desired one. As discussed above, each of the diy garden ideas has its own features and qualities. All you need to do is think smartly and choose the most suitable plan that suits your budget and comfort the best. No doubt, all of us really love to see small or large gardens at home. Still, some of us can’t make it happen because of the limited space, right? However, now make your custom DIY garden yourself without hiring and paying anyone.

Are you wondering if you can make money out of these diy garden ideas? But how? You can learn all the diy garden ideas and create custom gardens for people looking for something relevant at cheaper rates. Do all the diy garden ideas seem attractive to you? Have the supplies ready? Let’s give it a try then!

120 Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Ideas

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Spruce up your garden with these cheap and easy DIY garden ideas. From DIY planters and container gardening ideas to raised garden beds and garden tool storage ideas, there’s a garden project here for everyone whether you are a beginner or an advanced gardener! There are garden ideas for small spaces like patios and landscaping ideas for your front yard so you are bound to find a DIY project that fits your needs.

DIY Planter & Container Garden Ideas

Chandelier Planter from DIY Show Off

DIY Container Water Gardening from What’s Your Home Story

Hanging Galvanized Tub Planter (source unknown)

Tree Stump Planter Idea  (source unknown)

Overflowing Wine Barrel Planter from Greyt Paper Crafts

Topsy Turvy Flower Planter from We Heart This

DIY Cinder Block Flower Pot Holder

Old Tire Planter from Addicted 2 DIY

DIY Recycled Barrel Planter from Goods Home Design

DIY $8 Front Porch Planter from Home Heart and Hands

Upcycled Rainbow Pallet Flower Garden Planter from Hello Creative Family

Pallet Planter Box from House by Hoff

Window Planter Box from Paradise Perspectives

 $20 Cedar Vertical Tiered Ladder Planter from Ana White

Strawberry Pallet Planter from Lovely Greens

$15 Modern Cedar Planter from Remington Avenue

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter from Ana White

Wagon Wheel Succulent Garden (source unknown)

Wagon Wheel Planter from Urban Gardens NYC

$10 DIY Tiered Planter from Anika’s DIY Life

Cascading Flower Pallet Planter Box from Her Toolbelt

DIY Succulent Planter Using Cinder Blocks from Youtube

Succulent Tree Trunk from My Repurposed Life

55 Gallon Drum Planter from Instructables

DIY Vertical Plant Hanger from I Heart Naptime

Hanging Colander Planter from Sadie Seasongoods

DIY Wood Planter Box from Wife in Progress

Laundry Basket Planter from Elizabeth Joan Designs

DIY Macrame Hanging Planter from Craft and Creativity

DIY Hypertufa Pots from 33 Shades of Green

Spray Paint Makeover Planters from Listotic

Shower Caddy Wall Planter from Dazzle While Frazzled

Clay Pots Vertical Garden from The Horticult

DIY Succulent Turtle from Fab Art DIY

Pallet Herb Garden from Pink When

One Pot Herb Garden from Black Eiffel

Tiered Pots Herb Garden (no source found)

 Pallet Vertical DIY Herb Garden: Hanging Planter from 99 Pallets

Ladder Herb Garden (no source found)
metal planters with handles + s hooks + ladder

DIY Plastic Bottle Herb Gardens from Grillo Designs

Tree Ring Planter (source unknown)

$20 Window Planter Box (Video Tutorial) from The Rehab Life

Window Box Planter from Remodelaholic

Swinging Tire Planter from DIY Showoff

Potato Box (How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Sq Ft) from Life Hacker

Rain Boot Garden from The Chic Site

Old Drawers into Planters from My Repurposed Life

DIY Planter Tutorial from Cherished Bliss

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DIY Raised Bed Gardens

Pallet Garden from Bright Nest

$35 DIY Raised Bed Garden from Queen Bee Coupons

Raised Garden Box from One Little Project

Cinderblock Raised Garden from I Save A to Z

Retaining Wall Block Raised Garden Bed from Pet Scribbles

Simple Raised Garden Bed Boxes from Frugal Family Times

Used Tire Raised Garden Bed from Instructables

Elevated Garden from Addicted 2 Decorating

Reclaimed Wood Raised Garden Beds from Instructables

Thirty Minute Thirty Dollar Raised Bed from Five Little Homesteaders

$10 Cedar Raised Garden Beds from Ana White

DIY Raised Bed (Removable) Pest Gate from Vegetable Gardener

$30 Raised Planter with Wooden Chicken Wire Fence from Remove and Replace

Kiddie Pool Garden from The Spruce

Terra Cotta Pipes Raised Garden from Apartment Therapy

Log Raised Garden Bed from Organic Life

Raised Rock Herb Spiral from Family Food Garden

Raised Garden Bed That Will Last Years from Joyfully Growing

Fairy Garden Ideas

Magical DIY Fairy House Planter from Crafts Unleashed

Affordable Fairy Garden from Mommy Moments

Tiered Terra Cotta Fairy Garden (source unknown)

DIY Planter Fairy Garden from I Heart Nap Time

Beach Fairy Garden from Jolene’s Gardening

Beach Fairy Garden (source unknown)

Easy DIY Fairy Garden from Meatloaf and Melodrama

Fairy Garden in a Barrel Planter from My Frugal Adventures

Other DIY Garden Ideas

Garden Tool Storage from Out Little Acre

Garden Tool Storage from Fix Lovely

DIY Pallet Gardening Table from Jenna Burger Design

Garden Tool Storage Idea from Newly Woodwards

Watering Can with Lights from Smart School House

DIY Garden Mushrooms from Birds and Blooms

DIY Garden Markers from Playground Park Bench

Painted Rock Markers from August Wren

Garden Marker Rocks from Adventure in a Box

Wine Cork Markers from Thrifty Mom

DIY Scrabble Tile Herb Garden Markers from 5 Dollar Dinners

Chalkboard Markers from Handmade in the Heartland

Clay Stamped Markers from Wit and Whisle

DIY River Rock Garden Markers from West Valley Moms Blog

DIY Garden Plant Stakes from The Wood Grain Cottage

Painted Rock Garden Markers from Crafts by Amanda

DIY Rain Barrel from Trash Can from The Thrifty Couple

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Budget garden ideas: 15 cheap and easy ways to improve your garden

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These budget garden ideas will have your backyard ship shape and ready for visitors in no time…

With the weather getting warmer and Summer on the horizon, many of us will be looking forward to getting out in our gardens. Cue sunbathing, summer barbecues on the patio and some over-excited kids in paddling pools .

Like our homes, gardens need some extra care and attention from time to time. And you’ll be amazed at how quickly (and cheaply) you can transform your outdoor space with our simple suggestions.

From laying grass seed to a quick lick of paint, or getting the kids to help grow plants, we’ve pulled together plenty of expert recommended tips that can be copied by even the most amateur of gardeners.

15 budget garden ideas to make your garden look nice:

1. Fill with flowers

It might sound obvious, but flowers are one of the easiest and cheapest budget garden ideas to improve your garden. Taking the time to plant seeds, bulbs or ready-bought bedding plants into pots or flower beds, will certainly pay off.

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You can pick up flowers like Pansies, Violas and Chrysanthemums for as little as a pound. They have the potential to flower again the following year too, if you give them the right care and keep them away from frost. They’re also pretty immediate, whereas seeds and bulbs will require a little bit more patience and forward-planning.

Flowers like Petunias, Nigellas and Sunflowers can bloom in about 60 days. Whilst bulbs like Daffodils and Tulips will bloom in early spring and should be planted in Autumn.

It’s highly recommended you follow instructions on each plant label or seed packet, with each flower needing a different type of care.

Dahlia ball-type mixed flower bulb , £5 from B&Q 

2. Plant some produce

Fruit, vegetables and herbs are three other (tasty) things you can grow in your garden.

Laurie Sgroi, Head of Operations at HOS Landscapes ,  tells us that growing veg is cost-effective and achievable in even the smallest of spaces.

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“You don’t need an allotment or a huge garden to grow your own veg. Lots of edible plants will be more than happy in old pots,” he says. “Tomatoes, herbs, salad leaves, even courgettes and squash will thrive during the summer in large pots filled with compost given they don’t dry out. Perfect for a balcony or a garden without much planting space.”

Thrifty veg growers often use leftover food waste to get their garden produce. Seeds discarded from chillies and sweet peppers can be kept, planted and potted in fresh compost. They’ll grow beautifully in warm weather when watered regularly.

Supermarket-bought basil or coriander plants can also be given a new lease of life if repotted and efficiently watered.

Fruit and vegetables are seasonal foods and will only grow at certain times of the year. To get an idea of when next to plant and harvest your produce, we recommend swatting up on Miracle-Gro’s vegetable planting calendar .

Tomato Gardeners Delight Fruit Seeds , £2.15 from Homebase

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3. Perk it up with pots

Extra attention should be given to what you plant your flowers and veggies in, with plant pots another of our budget garden ideas that will smarten up your space.

“A very easy way to change the overall style of your garden is outdoor pots,” says Marcus Eyles, Horticultural Director at Dobbies Garden Centres . “These can often be an afterthought to the plants and flowers that will live inside them but can make a huge difference to lift a space very quickly.”

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Plant pots are relatively cheap investments and is another way you can introduce colour.

“For a country garden feel, use terracotta, stone and soft neutrals, as these will all make greenery really pop,” adds Marcus. “A laid-back coastal theme can be created with metal and navy-blue pots or add a vibrant exotic vibe with sunshine yellow and cherry reds.”

Another cheap plant pot hack is to use and recycle leftover aluminium tins. These tins make a great home for growing herbs and can be elevated with a lick of paint.

Heritage Planter in Blue 30cm, £9.45 from Homebase

4. Look after your lawn

It’s safe to say that the majority of homeowners overlook their lawn. Yet a little extra attention and TLC can really make the grass in your garden sing.

A lush green lawn is often the result of regular mowing, watering and specially scattered seeds.

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The rule with lawn mowing is generally the more you mow it the better. Experts also mow their lawns in both directions, which is the secret to a more polished finish.

In terms of watering your lawn, mature grass should be watered once a week during June to September. (Though this is also dependent on rainfall). Watering before noon is advised, allowing the grass to dry before evening. Less watering is required in spring and autumn, and you can get away with not watering it all in winter.

Lawn seeds or grass food is an additional way to lift lack-lustre lawns and is both incredibly easy and cheap to do, says Kate Turner, gardening guru at Miracle-Gro .

“Raking your lawn may reveal some bare patches in need of attention,” she tells us. “Lightly fork over the patch and sprinkle over some topsoil or compost. Following pack instructions, scatter over the grass seed and finally cover the seed with a light sprinkling of compost.  Water sparingly with a watering can.”

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Lawn Food , £4.49 from Amazon

5. Get rid of weeds

You’ll thank yourself for taking ten minutes to get rid of unruly weeds in your garden. It’ll tidy the space up considerably.

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You can follow the old-fashioned method and pull them out yourself. But if weeds are scattered all over your garden, you might want to save yourself the physical effort and try one of these weed-killer recipes:

• Vinegar – Banish weeds and dandelions by pouring pure white or apple cider vinegar on them. Perfect for getting rid of weeds sprouting around your patio or in awkward cracks.
• Vodka – mix 30ml of vodka with 2 drops of washing up liquid or hand soap and add water. Mix together and spray on stubborn weeds in direct sunlight. The alcohol in this concoction will break down the weed’s waxy cuticles causing them to dehydrate and die.
• Mulch – organic-made mulch from things like grass or bark clippings, leaves or straw can be generously applied on top of weeds. They stop the weed’s source of sunlight preventing them from sprouting.
• ROUNDUP NL Weed Control – This tried and tested weed-killer is natural and Glyphosate-Free, with visible results in three hours.

Roundup Naturals Glyphosate-Free Powerful Weed Killer – 1 Litre, £4.00 from Amazon

6. Reupholster, repaint, rejuvenate

Reclaim old garden furniture, fences and sheds with a fresh coat of paint.

“Neutral colours like whites or creams will lift a dull area and create a sense of space,” says Marcus Eyles of Dobbies Garden Centres. “Perfect for shady gardens, plants and flowers will pop against a white backdrop.”

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Of course, white is just one colour you could choose. Don’t be afraid to go bold to make a dramatic garden impact.

We recommend using garden paint instead of your average tub of paint, as it will provide some weather protection, adding some longevity to your painting efforts.

Cuprinol Garden Shades Seagrass Exterior Paint 2.5L, £22.00 from Wilko

7. Clean your patio

Arguably one of our cheapest budget garden ideas – sometimes all your garden needs is a simple spring clean.

If you’ve got a concrete patio, give it a really good clean with a hose or bucket of soapy water and scrubbing brush or a good-quality broom.

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If the dirt refuses to budge, you might want to hire a steam cleaning machine or borrow a friend’s pressure washer to shift it. You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes without all the muck.

Ronseal Garden Patio Cleaner Fungicidal Wash 5L, £6.47 from B&Q

8. Add a water feature

You don’t necessarily need to break the bank to add a water feature to your garden.

Keep it simple with a bird bath or if you’re up to the challenge try adding a pond. It’s surprisingly cost-effective and can be assembled by even the shyest of DIYers.

“Creating a natural pond is one of the best things you can do for your local wildlife. A pond can be any size, even as small as an old bucket, so they’ll fit in most gardens,” says Laurie Sgroi of HOS Landscapes .

For those seeking a simple, quirky look, consider burying a salvaged bath-tub or sink. Though you could also take pride from creating your own pond.

“If digging your own you’ll need a pond liner, which are cheap and sold at most garden centres,” says Laurie. “Remove any sharp stones from your hole and lay the pond liner in then fill with water. Dig a small trench around the outside and tuck the liner into it.

“Then plant around the outside or lay large stones around the perimeter to hide the liner. Make sure wildlife can access the pond, you could use a plank of wood or create a sloped pebble ‘beach’.”

There’s no doubt that kids will love catching the wildlife that ponds attract.

“Frogs, birds and dragonflies will be among the frequent visitors,” adds Laurie.

Hozelock Pond Liner 2M , £20.50 from B&Q

9. Light it up

Enjoy your garden after dark with one of our bright, budget garden ideas: lights.

Candles, lanterns, fairy lights and solar-powered lamps can be cheaply found online and in-stores and will add a lovely glow to your garden.

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Arrange a few lanterns artfully on your patio or wrap some fairy lights around a focal tree or plant. Pretty and practical, you’ll thank yourself for investing when those long barbecue lunches carry on into the evening.

Black Solar-powered Integrated LED Outdoor Lantern , £16 from B&Q

10. Build a bug hotel

A bug hotel is a genius budget garden idea that can be constructed with help from some curious little helpers. Kids will love getting their hands dirty and seeing their hard work pay off when the habitat is buzzing with wildlife.

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“You’ll need to make a small wooden box open on at least one side, or if you’ve got the room you can stack up some pallets,” says Laurie. “Loosely fill the gaps with natural garden materials such as bricks, logs, moss, dry leaves and broken pots or patio slabs

“Most bugs prefer a dry home so situate it somewhere sheltered , or you could create a ‘living roof’ by digging up a patch of turf and laying it on top of the hotel. ”

11. Home-made hanging baskets

Hanging baskets are a great way to add flowers if you’re short on space. They’re also incredibly budget-friendly with the basket, liner and wall bracket costing about £10 in total.

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Balance your basket, add your liner and fill with soil. Then decoratively arrange your flowers in the baskets, making sure they’re equally distributed around the whole basket.

Hanging baskets are best prepared around late April or early May with bedding plants blooming beautifully in the summer. Be sure to water regularly and place in a sunny spot.

Hanging basket rattan 35cm , £4.95 from Homebase

12. Consider climbing plants

Reach new heights in your garden renovation with climbing plants, one of our favourite budget garden ideas. They’ll add some lovely foliage to your outdoor space and will helpfully hide any tired-looking fences.

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“Attach a few runs of galvanised wire horizontally along the boundary you want to add height to,” explains Laurie. “Plant a Jasmine to create a green screen all year round or for a quick fix sow runner or French beans.

“Beans will climb the wires within weeks during the summer, before producing a massive bloom of beautiful flowers followed by a tasty crop.”

Sweet peas and Clematis are two other budget friendly blooms that will smell great and climb well.

Galvanised wire rope 0.15 x 5000cm , £4.50 from Homebase

13. Accessorise

Soft furnishings and ornaments aren’t restricted to the home. Outside accessories like cushions and statues are a popular, thrifty hack that are sure to add character to your outside oasis.

Most garden and DIY stores sell reasonably priced fire pits which guests can gather and warm themselves round on a late summer evening. (We’d recommend investing in a protective fire pit floor mat with this)

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Of course, some cushions and blankets will likely complement this cosy fire setting. They’ll also jazz up any old garden furniture when entertaining.

Garden ornaments are another way to add definition to your outdoor area. A vintage-looking watering can filled with flowers is sure to raise the stakes. Whilst the classic garden gnome is a fun and popular choice amongst kids. Though we realise that this might not be to everyone’s taste.

La Hacienda Fire basket Steel Firepit , £29 from B&Q

14. Play with pallets

You can add a number of cheap structures to your garden with recycled pallets. From planters to storage savers – and even a seat.

Those handy with some nails, a saw and a drill, can use pallets to assemble a straight-forward plant table. These can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing, storing your garden tools and holding some of your potted produce.

Garden furniture can even be erected from pallets, with many tutorials on Youtube showing you how to make a pallet sofa structure. Just add cushions and covers for comfort.

You can find free pallets to collect on Gumtree

15.

Declutter

Sometimes you can’t see your garden’s potential because it’s become so littered with bicycles, broken plant pots, toys and tools.

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Give it a good tidy-up with the usual advice: store what you might use, recycle anything that you won’t (and can be recycled) and bin the rest.

You’ll be surprised at how much better the space will look when you’ve tried this budget garden ideas. Plus you’ll be inspired to sit out more often or buy colourful accessories now there’s more space.

Emily Stedman is the News Features Editor for GoodTo covering all things royal, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellbeing. Boasting an encyclopaedic knowledge on all things celebrity and royal, career highlights include working at HELLO! Magazine and as a royal researcher to Diana biographer Andrew Morton on his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess. In her spare time, Emily can be found eating her way around London, swimming at her local Lido or curled up on the sofa binging the next best Netflix show.

30+ Genius Gardening Ideas on Low Budget

Feeling the pinch of the economic slowdown, gardeners fear they won’t be able to have as nice a garden this spring as they have in the past. There may be a solution.

Gardening has always been a way for people—particularly women—to relax, express their creativity, socialize with fellow gardeners, and contribute to their families’ economic well-being.

In the past, women planted mostly vegetables but usually managed to plant a few flowers for their own enjoyment. Gardening changed, and women began growing more flowers than vegetables. Gardens are changing once again; in fact, it is in the midst of a pendulum swing, and gardeners are once again beginning to plant more vegetables than flowers.

Related: 25+ Waist High Raised Garden Bed Plans

In this article:

• Vegetables are Coming Up; Flowers are Losing Ground
• Plant a Kitchen Garden and You can Have It All
• Harvest Your Own Seeds
• Shop Wisely for Seeds and Plants
• Watch for Seed Sales
• Swap Seeds and Plants
  • Crushed eggshells can protect your plants from pests and be a good fertilizer as well
  • Test old seeds on a wet paper to make sure they are still worth planting
  • Get more succulents from leaves and cuttings
  • Before sowing, soaking your seeds in warm water for 24 hours is a free way to help get plants ready to take root
  • Sweeten your tomato plants by adding baking soda to the soil
  • How to Harvest Onions When your onions finish developing
  • Use PVC pipes to build vertical planter
  • Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet
  • Use newspaper and water to stop weeds from growing in your garden bed
  • Dig a hole and fill it with an empty plastic pot, so that you can easily replace your seasonal potted plants
  • Grow Mushrooms in a Laundry Basket
  • Repurpose a shoe organizer as a planter
  • Nursery trays are a clever way to keep pets and animals from destroying your seedlings
  • Grow tomatoes in a bag of soil and add a cage as trellis
  • Growing tomatoes upside down can greatly increase the amount of tomatoes in a limited space
  • Use an old photo album to create a clever seed packet organizer
  • Use plastic water bottles and intravenous needles to give plants a slow recharge
  • Staple garden cloth on the backside of the pallet fill with dirt and start growing
  • Use cool vegetable cooking water to fertilize your garden or potted plants
  • Easily build your garden table with wooden pallets
  • Use Muffin Tin to Create Perfectly Spaced Holes for Seeds
  • A clever way to water your plants by setting up a PVC pipes drip irrigation system
  • Make plant markers out of broken pots
  • Spruce your nest
  • Vertical flower bed
  • Crochet in garden
• Toilet Roll Seed-Starter
• 31.  Protect your cuttings with plastic bottles
• 32. Regrow vegetables from scraps
• 33. Start your seeds in K-cups
• How can I garden with no money?
• How do I make my garden look good on a budget?
• Conclusion

Vegetables are Coming Up; Flowers are Losing Ground

USA Today reports, ‘Veggie seed sales are up double-digits at the nation’s biggest seed sellers this year. Hard economic times have been a real boost to an industry that had only been slowly growing before. Every indication suggests that home vegetable gardening will have a booming year.’ A spokesman for Burpee, the world’s largest seed company observes, ‘It’s weird to have everyone else you talk to experiencing plunging markets. We’re on a roll.’

USA Today goes on to observe, “The veggies are apparently squeezing flowers for space in the nation’s gardens. Ferry-Morse, along with others, is seeing a decline in sales of flower seeds, and Hamrick says the [Ferry-Morse] has switched its inventory mix from 50-50 to 40% flower seeds and 60% veggies. ” To a great degree gardeners who focus on ornamentals may find themselves with a poor selection of seeds and a limited array of plants.

Plant a Kitchen Garden and You can Have It All

A kitchen garden is more than just a vegetable garden–true, it has vegetables but it also has flowers, fruits and herbs, all fresh and convenient to the nearby kitchen.

Harvest Your Own Seeds

It may be too late to harvest last year’s seeds, but familiarize yourself with techniques of harvesting seeds from the plants you have or plan to have in your garden next year. The International Seed Saving Institute is a good place to begin.

Many people harvest and store their seeds with the husks intact making them susceptible to mildew when they are first gathered. Don’t close up fresh seeds in a bag or envelope. Let them dry for several days, then bag them and label them. You can get a lot of seeds from some plants like anise hyssop and a few seeds from others like portulaca. But you won’t have to buy seeds for either plant.

Shop Wisely for Seeds and Plants

Perhaps the best way to shop wisely is to compare companies on the prices they charge for the particular plant you are interested in. One can compare the price of various plants from various national companies. For instance, with annual wild blanket flowers; from one supplier, for 150 seeds the price is @$2.50, with a minimum order requirement of $10 and $3.00 for postage. From another supplier, the price for the same seeds is $2.50 for 2000 seeds, no minimum order, and $2.00 for postage. With any produce you may find one particular supplier that becomes your favorite and may not expect to change your mind. However, you should continue to shop around.

Watch for Seed Sales

Most seed companies have sales on some of their seeds almost all the time. Others, like Anne’s Annuals hold garden parties which are plant sales as well as reviews of a season’t plants. In today’s computer environment, it is easy to put the computer to work creating a shortcut on your desktop for gardeners to get together and swap, not only plants, but which seed companies is having a sale.

Another way the swap sites works is to check each company’s websites to see what is on sale. You might also email their customer service staff and ask to be notified by email when sales go into effect. End of season sales are some of the most gratifying. You can get $1.25 azaleas and $.87 rhododendrons–not all the time but occasionally. And it can be fun to find such good deals.

Swap Seeds and Plants

Swapping or trading seeds and plants have always helped gardeners add new plants to their gardens. Computers and rapid telecommunications have opened all sort of new possibilities in this effort. The forum PlantSwap is an example of this. Gardeners, both veterans and newbies, join the group and immediately are plunged into friendly banter and a busy market of gardeners wanting to trade what they have for something they don’t have.

The system works a bit like eBay in that members rate each other in terms of quality of the plants or seeds received, the promptness of the shipments, etc. One member reported that 1/3 of her (there are guys there too) seeds have been purchased and 2/3 she has gotten by trading for them.

There is no buying and selling on this site. You can trade for plants or seeds or, in some cases, members send plants or seeds just for the cost of postage. As the cost of postage increases—like everything else—most PlantSwappers try to ship full packages, especially when it’s going across county. So you could say the PlantSwappers have become smarter shoppers too.

Crushed eggshells can protect your plants from pests and be a good fertilizer as well

Source: gardenseason.com

Test old seeds on a wet paper to make sure they are still worth planting

Get more succulents from leaves and cuttings

Tutorial: succulentsandsunshine.com

Before sowing, soaking your seeds in warm water for 24 hours is a free way to help get plants ready to take root

Source: instagram.com

Sweeten your tomato plants by adding baking soda to the soil

Tutorial: thegardeningcook. com

How to Harvest Onions When your onions finish developing

Source: bloglovin.com

Use PVC pipes to build vertical planter

Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet

Tutorial: tipnut.com

Use newspaper and water to stop weeds from growing in your garden bed

Tutorial: stockpilingmoms.com

Source: lavozdelmuro.net

Dig a hole and fill it with an empty plastic pot, so that you can easily replace your seasonal potted plants

Grow Mushrooms in a Laundry Basket

Tutorial: velacreations.com

Source: milkwood.net

Repurpose a shoe organizer as a planter

Tutorial: instructables.com

Source: branchhabitat.blogspot.com

Nursery trays are a clever way to keep pets and animals from destroying your seedlings

Grow tomatoes in a bag of soil and add a cage as trellis

Growing tomatoes upside down can greatly increase the amount of tomatoes in a limited space

Tutorial: 1001gardens.org   &   gardeningknowhow. com

Use an old photo album to create a clever seed packet organizer

Source: onehundreddollarsamonth.com

Use plastic water bottles and intravenous needles to give plants a slow recharge

Staple garden cloth on the backside of the pallet fill with dirt and start growing

Use cool vegetable cooking water to fertilize your garden or potted plants

Easily build your garden table with wooden pallets

Use Muffin Tin to Create Perfectly Spaced Holes for Seeds

Source: onehundreddollarsamonth.com

A clever way to water your plants by setting up a PVC pipes drip irrigation system

Make plant markers out of broken pots

Source: titantinasideen.blogspot.com   &   hardlyhousewives.com

Spruce your nest

Vertical flower bed

Source

Crochet in garden

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Toilet Roll Seed-Starter

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31. Protect your cuttings with plastic bottles

Source: blomsterverkstad, itsnowalkinthepark

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Regrow vegetables from scraps

Source: dontwastethecrumbs.com, simplebites.net

33. Start your seeds in K-cups

How can I garden with no money?

There are many ways to garden without spending any money. One way is to collect free plant seeds from plants that you see in your neighborhood or at a park.

You can also compost kitchen scraps to create organic fertilizer for your plants. Additionally, you can use recycled materials to build planters and garden beds.

Finally, you can get creative and use everyday objects to help you garden. For example, you can use an old T-shirt as a watering can, or use a colander to sow seeds. By using these and other cheap gardening ideas, you can enjoy a beautiful garden without spending a lot of money.

How do I make my garden look good on a budget?

There are many ways to make your garden look beautiful without spending a lot of money. One way is to use recycled materials to build planters and garden beds.

You can also decorate your garden with found objects, like rocks, sticks, and leaves. Additionally, you can plant colorful flowers and plants to add beauty to your space. By using these and other cheap gardening ideas, you can create a garden that is both practical and beautiful.

Conclusion

No matter how you choose to garden, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy it! Gardening can be a fun, rewarding experience, and it’s a great way to get outside and connect with nature. So get creative and experiment with different gardening techniques until you find the methods that work best for you. Thanks for reading!

How to make your garden beautiful with your own hands, garden design photo

A beautiful colorful garden from spring to late autumn is not a dream. But not everyone wants to spend all their time on the site, planting flower beds and caring for the lawn. How to make a garden beautiful and cozy with a minimum of effort – to enjoy the colors of the garden, lying on a deck chair with a book or rocking on a garden rocking chair? Firstly, competently plan the landscape and, secondly, select plants that require a minimum of care. We tell you how to make a beautiful garden with your own hands – photos and ideas are attached!

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Think about which garden is easier for you to keep tidy – a regular French garden that requires frequent cutting of garden forms, beds that exclude even a hint of weeds, or a slightly neglected English with its free layout? Logic suggests that the English version is more convenient.

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In the photo: a picturesque lawn with wildflowers will help you easily create a beautiful garden with your own hands

The fewer flower beds in the garden, the easier it is to care for. Choose vibrant shrubs that change their appearance throughout the season. But still it is difficult to imagine a luxurious garden without flowers at all. How to beautifully decorate a garden without making a lot of effort? Lay large areas under the lawn or a picturesque lawn with clover, daisies, tenacity. Weeds are not so noticeable on it – it is enough to mow them. By the way, daisies easily tolerate a haircut and bloom remarkably, very low above the rosettes of leaves.

Jerry Fritz Garden Design

In the photo: how beautiful to decorate a garden without flowers? – Plant ornamental shrubs!

A beautifully flowering front garden that fills the space in front of the house will create the feeling of a painstakingly cultivated garden. But the rest of the area can be left under the lawn, surrounded by bushes. Instead of flower beds with geometric shapes, create mixborders with a free arrangement of different plants. They look more picturesque and look good even when overgrown with weeds.
Choose frost-tolerant plants that are resistant to our climate. Combine plants with different foliage in height, shape and color so that even when not in bloom, the garden remains decorative and beautiful. Arrange mixborders at the intersection of paths to complicate the look of the garden.

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Kingdom Landscape

In the photo: when deciding how to decorate the garden, give preference to beautiful compositions of unpretentious plants and various decorative elements

Van Zelst Inc

If there is a landscape difference on the site, do not be afraid to create terraces and retaining walls – they will enrich the garden picture, make it more picturesque.

A paved patio will also do the job of creating a backdrop for the flowers, and it will also reduce the hassle of mowing the lawn, a tiring task even with a self-propelled petrol lawn mower.

By the way, quality equipment will greatly simplify the care of the garden. In addition to a lawnmower suitable for open flat spaces, stock up on a petrol trimmer to cut grass and weeds around bushes and trees.

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Lawn Tip
Once the grass has grown over ten centimeters, a weekly mowing (or at least once every two weeks) will accompany your gardening experience. Remember that the correct mowing of the lawn involves mowing with a “snake”, so that the grass crushed by the wheels falls under the blade of the mower going in the opposite direction.

The shape of the lawn and the organization of the plantings around it is very important. The more separately growing plantings in the middle of the lawn, the more time you will spend. The border between lawn and solid plantings is another important decision to make maintenance easier.

Optimizing lawn mowing is no reason to completely abandon the tapeworm in the middle of it. If we are talking about a tree, form its crown at such a height that you can walk under it freely. Plants that should be spaced apart should not be planted closer than the width of the wheels of a lawn mower, otherwise you will have to cut the grass with a trimmer, and this is quite tedious.

RHS Chelsea

To avoid clogging the soil between out-of-lawn plantings, cover the soil with a decorative mulch (such as bark). Between young plantings, it is worth covering the ground with non-woven material and sprinkle with gravel – this will save you from weeding and ubiquitous grass. Or, if fresh plantings of shrubs and perennials require filling in the space between young plants, colorful annuals can be used. These simple tricks will help you not only save time on caring for the site, but also decorate your garden.

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Garden Care – Creating a Low Maintenance Garden

J. Peterson Garden Design

What to Plant in Your Garden
do not require pre-germination, bloom for a long time and brightly, and also sown next year by self-sowing: escholzia (Eschscholzia), self-seeding poppy (Papaver rhoeas), annual flax (Linum grandiflorum), cornflower (Centaurea), flaxseed (Linaria vulgaris), calendula (Calendula officinalis).

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Bulb flowers: buried and forgotten
Tulips and hyacinths are magical spring flowers that delight the eye at the beginning of the season. But imagine what will be in their place in the summer, as soon as the flowers fade? Drying leaves that you still can’t cut off, so as not to deprive the bulb of the accumulated nutrients in this way. But after the leaves have completely dried, you need to have time to dig the bulbs to dry. And in late summer or early autumn, you will have to re-plant them.

If you really want tulips, plant wild species: they look rather unusual. Daffodils in one place can bloom well without digging for about 4-5 years. The only problem is yellowing leaves that cannot be cut until completely dry. Therefore, choose a place for them next to perennials, which will cover them with their leaves in summer.

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However, if you cannot imagine your English garden without large beautiful tulips in spring, place their bulbs in plastic nets in the ground – it will be easier and faster to dig them out to dry. Allow yourself to forget about this process for a year – one summer spent in the ground without drying out will not cause such terrible damage to the tulips blooming next year. The ideal “shelter” for faded bulbs will be hostas, peonies, daylilies.

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Do not be afraid of weeds and constantly fight with them. The garden, close to the country style, suits a slight neglect. The latest trends at the Chelsea Garden Show are further proof that weeds can brighten up any garden.

Keep the natural forms characteristic of your soil. They will give the garden a more natural look. For example, an ordinary garden chamomile creates beautiful compositions without any participation of a gardener, links plantings together. In addition, it blooms for a long time and is very resistant to heat and drought. Even burdock with its huge leaves can look impressive, and thistles can decorate a composition with lupins and rudbeckia with their flowers.

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perennials – only the most unpretentious
peonies are required by regular fertilizers, watering before flowering and cutting feces in the winter, but this care will pay off a hundredfold when the garden is filled with huge fragrant flowers. Daylilies thrive in full sun and, like peonies, even after they have faded, will look decorative and neat.

Ornamental foliage and beautiful arrows with white or lilac bellflowers of the host – ideal for semi-shady and shady places (including under trees, but not near the trunks). True, the hosts will need to be cut off after the first frosts, which will “beat” their leaves, and in October they will be mulched with earth for the winter.

Irises – Siberian (Iris sibírica) and swamp (Iris pseudacoru), easy to care for – will decorate moist sunny places in the garden. Before the onset of winter, they will also need to be cut at a height of 10 cm above the ground. Bearded irises will require more care: weeding, digging rhizomes (bearded irises stop blooming profusely and start to hurt when their rhizomes deepen), shelters for the winter. But still, bearded irises are one of the best garden decorations in June. To make it easier to care for them, choose old proven varieties that grow quickly and are resistant to diseases.

Daisies, lupins, rudbeckia – all these are very resistant plants that look beautiful both in flower beds (elongated flower beds) and separately in a mixborder. They can be grown in the garden directly from seeds.

Biennials – Turkish carnation (Dianthus barbatus), stem rose (Alcea rosea) – are also suitable for flower beds and mixborders and are very easy to grow. The only thing to consider is that they bloom only in the second year after planting, and then they must be removed and planted again, otherwise there will be no lush flowering.

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Flowering Ornamental Shrubs
shrubs . Arrange shrubs of different types, heights and shapes around the perimeter of your garden, near the fence, next to the buildings. The more picturesque, the better – even if one of them freezes over during the winter, the neighbors will hide its untidy appearance.

The common lilac is a must have in a low maintenance garden. In May, the fragrance of her flowers will flood the entire garden, and everyone knows about the beauty of the luxuriantly flowering bushes. Choose varieties with large double flowers – “Hope”, “Beauty of Moscow” and other varieties of L. A. Kolesnikov, striking in the size of flowers and wintering well in the Moscow region. The only concern is to trim the faded brushes after flowering.

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Grow quickly in a sunny place into a huge sprawling three-meter bush capable of vesicle. To create a contrasting composition with other shrubs and flowers, choose one of the brightest expressive varieties – Physocarpus Diablo with dark foliage. In June, it will be covered with white flowers, collected in slightly pinkish corymbs. In June, mock orange (garden jasmine) will decorate the garden with its white flowers with the scent of jasmine.

White Derain (Cornus alba) in its popular variegated form blooms beautifully in spring, expressively turns pink in autumn, and its red twigs are spectacular even in the winter garden. Plant sod on moist soils, where it develops rapidly, and always in the back of the composition, otherwise soon you will not see neighbors behind it – sod, like the silver sucker, behaves quite aggressively, taking up much more space than was allotted according to plan.

Don’t forget about wild rose – after fragrant flowers, it leaves bright fruits to decorate the garden.

Decide for yourself, after evaluating the amount of necessary autumn work, whether you are ready to see forsythia in your garden. This yellow-flowered yet leafless shrub makes a big impression in early spring. By autumn, its graceful foliage is painted in different colors. But for good flowering of forsythia, it is necessary to hide it in a shelter during the winter near Moscow: in the fall, you will have to pay special attention to forsythia, bending its branches to the ground and wrapping it with lutrasil.

Kingdom Landscape

For the foreground in a composition of shrubs and perennials, spireas in all their diversity are suitable – gray spirea (Spirae a cinerea), Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica), Vanguta spirea (Spiraea vanhouttei) and others. All of them are very decorative: they bloom beautifully, moreover, at different times and without any care. The branches of a low gray spirea are completely doused with small white flowers in the spring. In summer and even again in autumn (when pruned after flowering), Japanese spirea blooms with corymbs of pink flowers.

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Kristen Charlson

Hydrangea arborescens and Hydrangea paniculata are a decoration for semi-shady places in the garden. It looks great in compositions with coniferous plants.

Barberries (frequently found common barberry Berberis vulgaris and Thunberg’s barberry Berberis thunbergi) do not bloom with yellow flowers, but their characteristic leaves and branches with small red berries look very decorative. Moreover, last year’s berries remain on the bush. The same can be said about the European spindle tree, extremely decorative in autumn thanks to the flaming foliage and its special fruits in the form of opened bright pink boxes with orange berries inside.

Willow ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ (Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki) is another low-maintenance ornamental shrub whose leaves, not flowers, are worthy of becoming a garden decoration. The white leaves on the young shoots of this willow are painted in the sun in pale pink tones.

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trees in color and not only
usually wait for themselves to be planted by young trees throughout the entire plants. beauty, and not every gardener can master the planting of large-sized plants. So if your garden already has large trees, let them be the basis for creating compositions from shrubs and perennials, because without them it is difficult to achieve a sense of natural luxury and scope in the most beautiful garden.

Of the things worth adding to the garden, apart from beautifully flowering apple trees, cherries, plums, is bird cherry in its red-leaved form. Horse chestnut with candles of flowers and decorative foliage is good even in the form of a young tree. Manchurian walnut (Juglans mandshurica) due to large openwork leaves, growth rate, excellent winter hardiness is another candidate for your garden. The red-leaved forms of oak and maple will support the purple barberry bushes, the red-brown foliage of the Diabolo vesicle with the color of the foliage.

James R. Salomon Photography

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Evergreen Garden
Be sure to add coniferous shrubs and trees to the garden. Junipers of different forms perfectly connect different plants in a mix-border – you can already create a decorative garden from junipers and thujas alone, playing with the color of the needles (yellow-colored Aurea forms, white-tipped Albospikata) and the shape of the plants. All these plants can be easily found in nurseries: more budgetary – in the form of very small seedlings and more expensive – at the age of three to five years. What to choose depends only on the budget.

Of course, proper planting of all these plants and the correct set of fertilizers in planting holes of the required width and depth will require a lot of effort, but only once. And with the most minimal care, such a garden will sparkle with all the richness of colors in a few years. You just need to give him a little freedom.
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7 interesting ideas for summer cottage and garden that you can make yourself

1 Build furniture from pallets

You can make a stylish and budget-friendly set of garden furniture from ordinary pallets. To do this, treat them with an antiseptic, prime, paint or varnish. Then assemble the necessary furniture from the blanks.

Social media blogger Cottage Greyteddy

The easiest way to make a table and a sofa. In the garden, such a rough style looks quite appropriate and goes well with natural motifs. A set of homemade furniture can be supplemented with factory chairs and armchairs. And don’t forget the cozy decor.

2 Planting flowers in buckets

If you plant garden flowers not in open ground, but in a pot, you will get a convenient portable flower bed. Instead of some pots, regular buckets can be used: they are larger in size and fit well into the surrounding landscape.

Social media blogger Pritchy Plants

By planting plants in this way, you can change their location on the site as you wish. For example, flowers in buckets can decorate a veranda or stairs, put them under a tree. And it’s also very convenient to remove plants from the scorching heat into the shade and, conversely, let them “warm up” a little, exposing them to the sun.

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3 Use a boot instead of a vase

An ordinary rubber boot can be used to make a stylish flower vase in the garden. If the shoes are properly cleaned, then they can be put directly on the table. Remember that only a boot without holes and in good condition is suitable for this purpose.

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Due to the fact that the rubber does not let water through, the vase will be completely sealed. Such an unexpected solution for decorating bouquets will give new life to shoes without a pair or, for example, boots that have become small.

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4 Decorate a flower bed in a cart

An old wooden or metal cart will be an excellent basis for a country-style flower bed. Moreover, you can plant a variety of plants there: from small shrubs to miniature succulents.

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Choose the variety of flowers and their number depending on the size of the trolley itself. The larger it is, the larger plants can be planted there.

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5 Make a flower rack out of old boards

Do not rush to throw away old boards and pieces of old furniture. Wood can be reused: for example, by building a flower shelf from boards.

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Attach it to the side of the shed if the sun hits that wall, or stand alone at the back of the garden. Flower pots can be placed on shelves or attached directly to planks (good for climbing plants).

6 Use a metal bed board

You can make a beautiful frame for high beds using wood or a metal board. The second option is more durable and durable: the structure will not rot in a season and will look interesting among the natural landscape.

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Use enameled shields for less corrosion. Do not forget to bend the edges of the iron: they should not be sharp so that you do not accidentally cut yourself while watering or weeding the beds.

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  We plan the location of the beds in the summer cottage: rules, sizes and other important points

7 Make Fabric Storage Bags

Fabric bag storage is an eco-friendly and easy way to organize your home and yard. For example, this option is suitable for sorting seeds and fertilizers or storing work gloves.

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Anyone can make these bags: you only need a small piece of material and a thread with a needle. Special sewing skills are not needed for this. In addition, this way you can reuse obsolete things or simply unnecessary pieces of old fabric.

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Dacha – this is the place where people go to relax from the bustle of the city and be alone with nature. And of course, all summer residents want their garden to be well-groomed and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. In addition to weeded beds and planted trees, you can bring beauty to the country house in many different ways. After all, after working in the garden, sometimes you really want to relax, watching the beauty of the world around you, and to make it even more pleasant, we present to your attention a lot of original, useful, and most importantly budget ideas that will help ennoble your summer cottage!

Gouring table from a large trough or bucket

The advantage of such a table is that it can store things

Pillows sewn together can turn into an excellent blanket for picnics, picnic, sleeping or watching movies outdoors

DIY water mattress

Toilet paper is ideal for germination of seeds in it, especially such small ones as carrots

using non -bore and branches, painted winds, 9037 music can be made.

Lemongrass will scare off annoying mosquitoes

Give the stumps at your summer cottage noble type

Color the gray cement tile in bright colors to give it a more pleasant view of the eye

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to make an open cinema easier than you think

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DIY garden design for the poor.

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Many people associate the expression “garden design” with a lot of money. In fact, you can decorate your site beautifully and tastefully without the involvement of professionals and the use of expensive materials. An interesting idea for a garden can be peeped from neighbors or on related websites. By adjusting it to your limited budget and making creative adjustments, you can get a great result.

As you can see, do-it-yourself garden design for the poor is not necessarily boring and uninteresting. An ardent desire, the availability of time, creativity and a small capital – this is all that is needed to create a piece of paradise on your own piece of land. Our farming site will guide you through the best design ideas for your garden.

A chaotic approach to garden design often results in it looking unfinished. A professional approach implies a clear work planning:

1. Project selection. It is necessary to take the time to find or create a project that you will implement on your land. It is necessary to think over everything: where the entrance, the house, the toilet, the shed, the resting place, paths, flower beds and trees will be located.
2. Plant selection . You need to determine which trees, bushes and flowers you want to plant. It is important to find out which plants are well combined with each other in terms of aesthetics and agricultural technology.
3. Measurements . Before creating a drawing, you should measure the site from all sides, as well as the elements already on it: trees, bushes, track buildings. So the scheme will turn out to be accurate and there will be no problems with reproducing the idea.
4. Sketch of the plan. You can draw a design plan on paper, but it is better to use a special Internet program. The ideal option is a program that creates a three-dimensional image, like Realtime Landscaping Architect.
5. The embodiment of the idea . When the plan is ready, you need to purchase all the necessary materials, tools, fruit and ornamental crops, and plan the amount of work for each day. When implementing a budget garden design option, you need to be ready to change something.

Garden design tips

Inexpensive garden design doesn’t require expert advice and professional work. But if you are not rich, but want the result of your labors to look expensive, competent advice in this area will not hurt you. In order to avoid mistakes, listen to the recommendations of experienced designers in the Country Design section.

Zoning a garden plot

Place plantings on the south and southwest sides, and buildings and structures on the opposite side. If the site is sloping, let there be a recreation area in the lowland. It is best to place it on a terrace or lawn near a residential building. Do not plant plants symmetrically – this will deprive the garden of natural harmony. Garden paths are best made curved. Consider what kind of view will be from the windows of a residential building.

Arrangement of flower beds

When dividing flower beds into separate zones, do not try to make them the same in shape and size. Do not strive for all plants growing nearby to be the same color and size – something must prevail. Consider the compatibility of the plants you have chosen, the features of agricultural technology and the growing season. By planting, for example, varieties of plants that bloom at different times in one flower bed, you can ensure that it does not remain empty throughout the entire warm period.

In garden design, it is important to take into account the agrotechnical features of each plant.

When equipping a rock garden, place the most light-loving plants at the top, and those that love shade and moisture below.
To divert attention from some object (toilet, barrel, etc.), use the method of creating an accent – place a flower bed next to it with a small amount of bright flowers.

Color in garden design

Another thing that designers always take into account is color combinations. In order for the poor design of the garden to look prestigious with your own hands, it is important to create harmony in the colors of the fence, paths and buildings, as well as in the design of flower beds. The colors located around strongly influence the person. For example, pure blues and greens are known to give a feeling of coolness, while reds and oranges create a warm atmosphere. You can achieve the opposite effects by mixing colors. Light colors of plants and objects will help brighten the shadow areas in the garden.

You may be familiar with the term “color wheel”. It is often used not only by designers, but also by photographers, artists, stylists. The most successful combinations are obtained from contrasting colors (located opposite) and harmonious (located nearby).

It is best to combine opposite and neighboring colors of this circle in design

Tips for a small plot

Few people can brag about a large garden area, and therefore designers’ advice on arranging small gardens is always relevant. In this case, experts advise:

• refuse bulky buildings, design elements and plants;
• do not clutter up the area with many decorative elements;
• install a visible low fence;
• do not use many bright colors in objects and plants;
• create multi-tiered compositions.

Garden design in a small area

Elements for a successful, modest garden design

A great idea that most gardeners use is the location near a residential building of a cozy gazebos or perlogas . To save money, you can use inexpensive wood or even prepare the material yourself.

The next popular garden design element may be more expensive, even if you do it yourself. This is an artificial pond . There are many variations: from a small modest pond lined with stones to a large waterfall with a constant supply of water. In this case, financial possibilities decide a lot.

Perloga – an option for the poor Do-it-yourself “economy” class gazeboDo-it-yourself water from an old bathtub

Comfort and good mood will be given by skillfully organized flower beds, flowerbeds, rock gardens, rockeries . There is a lot to think about and choose from. Flowers among the trees look advantageous, as well as those planted in a barrel, a wheelbarrow, the trunk of an old bicycle, a log or stump, a huge flowerpot. Much here is decided by the imagination and creativity of the owner of the garden.

Variants of flower beds for the poor

Elements such as benches , borders, lighting, garden furniture and crafts . All this can be done from improvised materials with your own hands, so that these pieces of design are available even to the poorest gardeners. For example, you can make a beautiful carved bench out of an old log, which will be a wonderful decoration. In the absence of special talent, you can build the simplest bench, and then varnish it or paint it in an interesting bright color – it will turn out very interesting. For the manufacture of garden furniture, folk craftsmen use old boxes and boards, and in the manufacture of statues and handicrafts, glass and plastic bottles, stones, old shoes and utensils, tires, logs, driftwood and hemp are used.

An excellent garden decoration can be hedge outside or inside the plot (to separate functional areas). At the same time, of course, it is important to remember that evergreen shrubs need to be constantly looked after. If you learn how to cut them interestingly, the neighbors will envy the resulting design.

Stylistics in garden design

One very advantageous trick used by many landscape design experts is to design the entire area in the same style. Do-it-yourself garden design for the poor can be arranged by everyone. The main thing here is not to make the slightest mistake, since only one element that has gotten out of the general style can break the harmony.

Briefly about styles

English — greenery, naturalness, asymmetry. There are stones, ponds, winding paths, uneven terrain.

Mediterranean – simplicity. The center of the composition is the patio near the brick wall, paved with stone. Mandatory elements: lawn, pergola, climbing plants, fountains, thick curtains, wicker furniture.

French – breadth of space, luxury, symmetry. Required: a wide alley with hedges, antique statues, luxurious flowerpots, columns.

Japanese modesty and minimalism. Main elements: pond, wooden bridge, evergreens, stone paths.

Chinese – harmony and peace. Present: a pond, stones, waterfalls, wooden bridges, Buddha statues, grass or moss lawns, orange lights and red, blue or purple flowers.

Country style – simplicity and naturalness. Required: grass of different lengths, a chaotic arrangement of plants, vegetable beds, simple wooden buildings and furniture, a well or pond.

Of course, DIY garden design for the poor comes with a significant limitation. But you can take an “expensive” idea, rework it and get a budget option with a solid look. The main thing is to adhere to the basic rules of design. If you want the design of the garden plot to be made in a certain style, pay attention to every little thing. Lack of funds is not a reason to deprive yourself of beauty. Fortunately, the most beautiful things in the world are given to us for free!

10 easy ways to create a budget-friendly and beautiful garden

Owners of private houses annually spend huge amounts of money on the creation of beautiful gardens and the services of landscape designers. However, you can transform the dacha space on your own, you just need to follow our advice.

Many gardens and orchards amaze with decoration, splendor and pretentiousness. A lot of effort and work has gone into them. Is it possible to organize a small and compact garden for the soul without investing a lot of money, and isn’t it sometimes easier to set up a garden from scratch than to redo an existing one? We have selected a few tips from experienced gardeners and gardeners who have already gone through the renovation of their own backyard.

1. Sow seeds directly in the garden, not seedlings

The savings are obvious: seedlings cost more than a pack of seeds. Many choose the “seedling path” because growing indoors (like in a city apartment) offers some benefits and allows the plants to enter the growing season more quickly. However, “direct sowing” seeds in the garden takes less time and saves you energy.

2. Exchange seeds

Follow various agricultural exhibitions, fairs and events in your region. Often their products are sold at discounted prices. Make new acquaintances with like-minded people and exchange not only useful experience, but also seeds. Such an in-kind exchange will save time needed for shopping trips and money.

3. Harvest cuttings

Easy to harvest vegetable seeds. But many flowers, shrubs and trees do not grow well from seed, or it takes a very long time. In addition, hybrids, in principle, do not have seeds, and their reproduction occurs in other ways. Almost all perennials, most shrubs and vines, and many trees are propagated by cuttings. Do not be lazy to get a few cuttings and plant them in wet perlite. After a few weeks or a month, leaves will appear on the handle, and it will take root.

4. Repurposing and renovation

Planting plants is not cheap, but it costs nothing compared to installing garden sculptures, gazebos, small architectural forms, laying decorative paving stones, etc. These are the main “devourers” of the country budget. An original planter can be made from an old bathtub, garden furniture from pallets. Form decorative lattices from springs from old mattresses. Instead of expensive purchased tiles, use crushed stone, concrete chips, etc. But do not get carried away too much, so as not to turn the yard into a branch of unnecessary trash.

5. Choose universal items

Nature itself offers summer residents free materials that can be used as elements of landscape design. One of such natural “gifts of nature” is dry tree branches. Wherever they are used – both as supports for tomatoes and cucumbers, and as a material for building a fence. And there are many such examples, just look around and you will find how many multi-purpose objects surround you.

6. Design your own garden

A professional landscaper can set up your garden space for several thousand dollars. The specialist, of course, will offer you his experience and artistic vision. You, in order to create a dream garden on your site, will only need a little patience, time and imagination. Start to master the manuals on the general principles of garden design, then gradually decide on suitable plants, the location of arbors, ancillary structures on the site, etc. Put it all on paper or use one of the specialized online applications.

7. Make your own fertilizer

Buying a bag of compost or organic fertilizer is, of course, the easiest way. However, you often have to overpay for simple mixtures, which you can easily prepare. If you don’t have chickens or other “suppliers” of litter, make your own fertilizer. Mix kitchen waste with sawdust, grass clippings, leaves, and garden soil and let it rot for several months. Additional nutrients (calcium and phosphorus) are in sufficient quantities in the eggshell – grind it up and add it to the finished compost.

8. Look for free compost and mulch

Felling trees leaves a mountain of sawdust. This mulch can be easily obtained for free or for a nominal fee. The only thing to be wary of is that sometimes seeds of invasive plants, debris or pest larvae can remain in such an “untested” mulch. Therefore, you will have to use such materials at your own peril and risk.

9. Register on the free classifieds site

The “Give away” and “Free items” sections of websites should be a must-see for you. This is a real gold mine, using which you can buy, if not everything, then a lot: from plant seeds to garden tools. A lot of useful things can be found in the so-called “flea markets” or “flea markets”. There you can always buy a relatively new tool for the price of a used one.

10. Grow organic produce

Grow plants in an environmentally friendly manner. Chemicals and pesticides always cost money, it is easier to attract beneficial insects (ladybugs, lacewings, ground beetles, etc.) to the garden. The situation is the same with herbicides, you can remove weeds manually or cover them with a light-tight film, but this will not always lead to the desired result. To restore the nutritional properties of the soil, it is better to use green manure.

Organizing a dream garden is much easier than you think. You just need to take a closer look around and think about what resources you can use. Many useful solutions are literally lying underfoot.

100+ Best Ideas!!! | Crafts for the garden with your own hands (photo)

A country house with a plot for most people is not only a place where you can have a good rest, relax and relieve accumulated fatigue, but also room for creative inspiration. Each owner wants to transform and decorate his personal plot in any way possible. Some plant beautiful flowerbeds , others try to come up with original landscaping , others begin to craft garden furniture or playground , the fourth ones make garden crafts with their own hands. We will focus on the latter in detail in this article. We learn the latest news, novelties and main trends of the summer season.

DIY garden crafts (photo)

To create an original art object for your garden, it is not necessary to run to the store to buy material. You can make your new creations without them. Take a look around. After all, for sure in your household there is something that you have not used for a long time for one reason or another.

It can be a broken bicycle, old furniture , a leaky bucket, worn out tires and tyres, accumulated plastic bottles , leftover building materials , basins, barrels of unnecessary shoes and much more. It is very easy to give a new life to all these used things, the main thing is not to be afraid of experiments.

A visual diagram of how to make a decorative well for a summer house with your own hands

In order to make a small wooden well, you need a minimum amount of lumber

First you need to decide for yourself in what style you want to see the design of your garden. In Provence style, hi-tech or modern or you prefer minimalism . Taking into account the characteristic features of each direction, as well as your own preferences, you should proceed to its design and decoration.

DIY garden crafts can be not only an aesthetic addition to your garden, but also carry a functional component that can be useful in the household.

Bird feeder in the form of a funny and generous fairy gnome

Tea mugs hanging on linen threads will look spectacular

Wooden ducks carved from wood will help decorate your pier by the river

Natural materials will also help decorate your garden. Field boulders, river stones, tree trunks and their stumps, clay, glass, etc. All this will bring beauty and improve the habitat on your site.

The most important thing is the pursuit of perfection, it will help create a unique and beautiful decoration for your garden .

Garden stones

Flat stones are a real find, especially if they are large. You can draw anything on them. And most importantly, making crafts for the garden with your own hands from stones is exciting and fun, especially with children.

Large stones can simply decorate the garden , and medium-sized stones will serve as excellent helpers in the garden. It is necessary to take pebbles in the shape of a certain fruit or vegetable, draw it on it and put it in the garden in accordance with the drawn one. The garden and garden will immediately be filled with bright colors.

Stone ladybugs – design Crafts by Amanda

If you often go to the sea, take a bag of stones with you at least once on your way back, they make beautiful decorative elements

Ladybugs made of plastic balls

Visual guide to making lady cows

Figurines for the garden with your own hands (photo)

If you decide to decorate your garden yourself, remember that here you need to feel the fine line between the stylistic direction of the garden and a sense of proportion. Since when decorating a garden, going too far with the number of figurines or choosing the wrong image of decorative figurines can easily spoil the aesthetic appearance of your site.

After all, you must admit that figurines of a red riding hood, a baba-yaga, a kolobok or other fairy-tale character in a Japanese garden will not look quite appropriate. A green lawn decorated with a large number of artificial palm trees will look even more strange, under each of which there will be a gnome figurine.

Based on the requirements of landscape design, try to choose images of figures in unison with the main direction of the style of your site.

Beautiful plaster figurine of a girl gently watering flowers

The most beautiful garden figurines are those that are made by hand

Decorative garden figurines in the form of two funny rabbits will add personality to your garden as a material for the manufacture of garden decor has long been a common practice for many people. For this, absolutely all tires of any diameter are suitable.

Having a number of fresh and practical ideas in your head, as well as certain skills in using stabbing and cutting tools and devices, you can turn a boring piece of rubber into a beautiful art object, thereby decorating your garden in an unusual way.

There is nothing complicated in this work, and as practice shows, it takes less than one hour to make handicrafts for the garden from car tires, even for a novice master.

To make a garden swing from old car tires, you will need paint, a strong rope and a special anchor with a loop

The original tire table will perfectly complement the existing set of garden furniture

A little imagination and the old tire has found a new life in the form of a children’s swing “overweight”

hands do not need to spend too much time and invest heavily in the purchase of expensive materials.

The scope of old car tires, where they can be used as a material for making crafts, is huge. Starting from the design of ordinary flower beds and flower beds, ending with full-fledged playgrounds for your children. Garden Tire Crafts are simple, cheap, well-established products whose design forms know no bounds.

Step by step making a garden ottoman from an old tire

Original flower bed from a car tire

Stylish wheelbarrow for a modern gardener

Crafts for the garden from improvised materials (photo)

kept their original appearance longer, try to choose the right source material for them. Also important is a thorough preparation of the surface for the application of paints and varnishes.

Modern synthetic acrylic paints are ideal for outdoor use, as they are highly resistant to constant changes in air temperature and UV radiation.

A wonderful birdhouse for birds made from improvised materials

A unique decorative well in the form of a flower pot will be a real decoration for your garden

By decorating ordinary cones with soft decorative balls, you will get an original decoration for your garden that will delight you all year round

In such a responsible business as decorating a garden with your own hands, absolutely any little thing that has been gathering dust on your plot for more than one year can come in handy. As experienced gardeners say, in the country there is nothing unnecessary and nothing superfluous!

To add a special chic to your creations, experienced designers recommend using various sequins, beads, beads, colored glass, etc. as a decor. With their help, you can create an original image of fairy-tale characters, gnomes, small figures of animals or insects. Well, if you add a little magic to the surface of the products, in the form of fluorescent paint, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden not only during the day, but also at night.

Glow in the dark stumps will look magical and mysterious

Fluorescent paints have long been widely used in the manufacture of garden furniture for summer cottages

By screwing a pair of strong wheels to an ordinary stump, you get a beautiful and mobile coffee table for your garden

Unusual tea saucer bird feeder

New garden ideas to inspire you (photo)

Everyone wants their yard to look nice and cozy. It’s so nice to admire this beauty during warm summer evenings. To do this, you need to spend a lot of time and money, because often purchased decor items are quite expensive and, unfortunately, not everyone can afford it. And yet, even from this situation, there is an excellent budget way out – to make crafts for the garden with your own hands.

First of all, of course, you should take care of the improvement of the site:

1. Pay due attention to paths, paths, trees, flower beds and flower beds;
2. Also don’t forget about recreation areas ( pavilions , terraces ), where you often like to relax on warm summer evenings. They must look perfect.

If we talk about more interesting projects, then we can aim to create a decorative mini-garden or other decoration . Best of all, the miniature will look surrounded by small figurines and various figurines.

Miniature “dugout” reminiscent of the Hobbit’s house will be a real decoration for your garden

Beautiful composition of a fisherman made from improvised materials

A little white paint and an old bicycle found a new life as a decorative element for the garden

No less beautiful a pond decorated with artificial lilies or swans will look. If we do DIY waterproof garden crafts is difficult for you, you can easily purchase them in specialized stores. There you will certainly be able to find suitable products that will harmoniously fit into your garden landscape design.

It is important to remember that some products (especially those made of cheap plastic) are afraid of strong temperature changes. Therefore, if necessary, in winter, the entire decor can be moved from the street to a more secluded place where it will not be threatened by the cold.

Do-it-yourself design of a pond or reservoir is quite a responsible task. Try to approach this issue very thoroughly

Even a very small pond can radically transform your site for the better

Do-it-yourself master class – everything for the garden (photo)

Many decorate their garden using classic techniques – beautiful figures of little gnomes, unusual birds, as well as funny and funny little animals. This style of design for the site is very popular, especially for those who have small children. It has been proven that the fabulous atmosphere created in this way in the garden has a beneficial effect on the development of the child.

In addition to improving the aesthetic beauty of the garden, adding a water bowl or bird feeder to your garden will make a significant contribution to saving starving birds in winter. Thus, you will teach your kids to love all life on earth from a very early age.

Beautiful wooden bird feeder in the form of a house

Second-class lumber is also suitable for making your own bird feeder

Easy and quick to make a bird feeder from a glass jar

It will look very nice if you decorate the birdhouse with sea stones and shells

If you put your heart into it, you can get original crafts even from an ordinary pumpkin

Decor for the garden – a photo of the best DIY crafts there was construction or repair on the site, then some building materials, such as cement, probably remained.

With concrete you can create a great DIY garden decor .

1. To do this, you need to find the largest leaf, a burdock or water lily leaf is perfect;
2. Then a layer of cement should be applied to this sheet, not very thick, but not thin either. In order for the sheet to stand later, it must be even and smooth on top, otherwise the sheet will have to be dug into the ground;
3. After that, you need to wait about 5-6 hours, until the mortar is completely dry, turn it over, remove the sheet from the cement and now – the decor is ready.

So that the concrete crafts made by do not look too gloomy, you can glue colored pebbles in the middle or simply paint the sheet in any color.

Despite the fact that concrete is considered a rough material, it makes quite interesting art crafts

Having certain artistic skills and abilities allows you to achieve amazing results when painting concrete products

A wonderful flower pot made from an old rag and cement mortar

Cutting an old barrel and placing shelves in it, you can get an excellent cabinet for storing wine

Making a grill with your own hands from an iron barrel is not at all difficult, the main thing is to be good at using a grinder and a welding machine

Wall decor with flower pots (photo)

Flowers are a wonderful decor idea .