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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 11 - Creative Garden Ideas

I'm back. Again. With more.

Happy June...summer is already almost here.

Old sale & pepper shakers turned into decorative plant stakes (above & below) AVelvetLeaf, Etsy

Repurposed door in the garden

Flower pot door wreath by Judy, 20 North Ora

There's nothing better in the world than a beautiful greenhouse in your backyard

Transform old hula hoops into amazing garden decorations DIY from A Floral Designs
Photo by Cassia Owen Photography

Old rusty rebar forms + greenery = cobblestone art for your garden

DIY watering can showers of light from Style Room

Turn large old tins into garden planters

Mason jars with tea lights hung on old hutch doors

Old door used to help support stored firewood

Turn a old sink into a bird bath

Stay tuned for more Upcycled Garden ideas!

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Have a great week!

Laura

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Friday, June 1, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 10 - Creative Garden Ideas

I'm back.

What happened to May? I can hardly believe that it's June already...and that means it's time for some new upcycled garden ideas. Yay!

Check out my June picks for the most creative, unique, and beautiful ways to wow your outdoor landscape and create some fun, artistic, and functional art by incorporating salvaged and repurposed materials into your yard and garden.

I've been doing the Upcycled Garden blog posts for many years now, and it's one of the things I most enjoy. I never cease to be amazed by the creativity and ingenuity folks have when it comes to upcycling items into cool garden art. Check it out!

Glass doorknobs as garden stakes

Make a garden trellis from the base of an on treadle sewing machine

Half a car garden gate

Volkswagen hood patio umbrella

Create unique garden art with old vases, glassware and figurines + E6000 adhesive

Painted tires, some used as planters. From Jillruth.com

Lampshade frame used in the garden via Blondie Day

Turn an old dustpan into a succulent garden with a bit of chicken wire

Tree branch hose rack

Brightly painted coffee tin cans make colorful planters

Transform a simple grapevine wreath into a succulent dreamcatcher with yarn and succulents

Old washbins make great container gardens (above and below)

I hope you enjoyed this post.

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Have a great week!

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 9 - Creative Garden Ideas - May 2018

It's that time of year again!

We're full swing into spring...and that means it's time for some new upcycled garden ideas.

Check out my May picks for the most creative, unique, and beautiful ways to wow your outdoor landscape and create some fun, artistic, and functional art by incorporating salvaged and repurposed materials into your yard and garden. Check it out!

Pour your own concrete in old window wells to create these garden stairs

Candle holder made from old forks

Create a cozy outdoor table in your garden

Greenhouse made from old windows and doors

Mosaic birdhouses can be made with nearly any kind of stone

Giant flower made from bull rake tines, cultivator parts, and a gas stove burner by Don at donsdaylilydivider.com

Shovel and pitchfork table and chairs

New uses for old glass insulators

Bike chain and old key heart by KathysGardenArt

Decorate your garden fence for added charm in your garden

Wooden pegs make neat garden tool storage

An old mirror in a garden can add sparkle and depth

Old suitcases and luggage turned into a bird habitat

Add a favorite quote to an old door and incorporate it into your garden!

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Please leave me a comment below!

Have a great week!

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Great Ideas For Beautiful DIY Raised Garden Beds

Hi friends! It's almost that time of year again! Yay! Spring is right around the corner. Thank goodness for that! (and by the way, don't forget to spring forward with your alarm clock this weekend on 3/11/18 for daylight savings time.) Now is the perfect time to start planning your garden. Have you ever thought about using raised garden beds in your garden?

Whether you already have them or have never heard of them before, raised garden beds have many benefits. They help improved drainage, they don't require much digging, they’re easy to fill with good soil, they help protect your plants from being eaten by wildlife, and they grow much fewer weeds then a regular garden. But not only that, raised garden beds can look great, and you can build them yourself.

With just a few supplies, a little bit of know-how, and an afternoon or two, you can have your own raised garden bed in your backyard. Check out these great ideas for DIY raised garden beds and maybe you will be convinced to make one for your own backyard.