Home LivingGarden8 cheap DIY garden projects that will transform your outdoor spaceSpruce up your garden with these easy DIY projects, and they won’t break the bank!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingGarden8 cheap DIY garden projects that will transform your outdoor spaceSpruce up your garden with these easy DIY projects, and they won’t break the bank!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Spruce up your garden with these easy DIY projects, and they won’t break the bank!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Tom Merton / Getty Images)
(Image credit: Tom Merton / Getty Images)
Creating an outdoor space that is perfect for you is a lot of fun. Most of us love to sit outside the home, especially in the evening when it’s warm and there’s beautiful light. However, renovating your garden can be an expensive task, especially when you have so many wonderful ideas but not quite the budget to match.
Before we begin, check out our2023 guide to maintaining and entertainingin your garden this summer!
1. Tin can planters
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(Image credit: Homeedit)
Salvage those old bean tins from the rubbish and make a planter out of them! Just remove the label and keep them as they are for a rustic look, or paint them your favourite colours to make them stand out more. These look brilliant placed around your garden or can even be used indoors for houseplants. A sustainable choice and will hardly cost a penny - what more could you want?
2. Herb garden stones
(Image credit: Etsy / Country Magicco)
(Image credit: Etsy / Country Magicco)
Have a herb garden but struggling to tell which is which? Grab a few flat pebbles from around your garden (or ask if you can steal your mum’s!) and get painting. It’s a great way to remember what you’ve planted whilst still making it look nice.
3. Pallet planting
(Image credit: The Spruce)
(Image credit: The Spruce)
4. Fold-down bar
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(Image credit: The Telegraph)
This venture may seem a little more out there than our previous ones, but it’s certainly still doable! Recycle any unwanted wood, perhaps from a dismantled shed or a few leftover pallets, and turn them into a fold-down garden bar. You will need someone who’s experienced with adrilland nails to help, and it’s important to not overload it with too many bottles. That being said, it’s a perfect addition to your hosting facilities and it looks rather nice as well!
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5. Brick fire pit
(Image credit: The Spruce)
(Image credit: The Spruce)
6. Bird table
(Image credit: George Hill Timber)
(Image credit: George Hill Timber)
7. Hanging candle lanterns
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(Image credit: iStock)
Hanging candle lanterns are a really easy DIY project that will make your garden feel cosy and warm in the evenings. Grab a few votive candle holders (they can usually be found cheap in places like Ikea or Flying Tiger) and attach a piece of strong rustic string around the edge. Attach them to trees or off fences and you’re sorted!
8. Bird feeder ornaments
(Image credit: Countryfile)
(Image credit: Countryfile)
For those who love watching garden birds, these easy DIY feeders will be a joy to hang around the garden. Pour 300 ml of water into a pan on the hob and add 2 and a half teaspoons of Agar Agar. Mix with a whisk until the powder has resolved. Bring to the boil, then leave to simmer until thickened. Add the birdseed and pour the mixture into hollowed fruit or cooker cutters to shape them. Leave them to dry and thread a bit of string through them so you can hang them off your bird table or a tree. The birds will love you!
Transforming your garden space shouldn’t be costly if you do it yourself, and you can do most of the work with materials just hanging about your home. Make your garden somewhere you’ll want to spend family time together in the warm weather!
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