Cheap and easy DIY garden projects

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We don’t need to be reminded of the fact that gardening is regarded as one of the best forms of exercise. But a healthy heart rate is usually the last thing on the mind of someone who’s painstakingly busy trying to shove some style into their garden and yard. That is because we are all too aware that, when people come scoping out your property, they bring judgement along – and some is definitely reserved for the shape of your outdoor space.

Fortunately, one doesn’t need a large gardening budget or even professional assistance (although you definitely can call in some expert Gardeners and/or Landscape Architects)

in order to enjoy a beautiful garden, as the world is rich with DIY garden ideas. So, to inspire you to put some style back into your lawn, potted plants, pathway and whatever else you have in your garden, let’s check out some funky garden projects you could perhaps even try and DIY this weekend!


1. Create a rustic barbecue set up

Built from bricks, for all weather grilling. Certainly not the easiest DIY project to take on, but if you have the skills…  


2. Lay a wooden garden path

Made from pallet planks.

3. Hang a rope tree swing

Made from a single piece of wood and some sturdy rope.

4. Create a bird bath

From an upcycled water feature. This DIY garden project is as easy as scoping out yard sales or other places where you can pick up a perfectly good piece for next to nothing. 


5. Make planters

From fun vintage items.

6. Use old bathroom suite items

As eccentric planters!

7. Use large plant pots as parasol stands

Instead of expensive weighted alternatives.

8. Upcycle interior lamps

As garden lights that can house tea lights.

9. Create seasonal tableaus

With fairy lights and accessories.

10. Pallet furniture is great

And so cheap to make!

11. Upcycle items to use as cute bird feeders

Such as this old decorative teapot.

12. Make little fairy doors to add some magic to your garden

You can even use clay for these!

13. Repurpose old tin cans and buckets

As funky planters.

14. Use old plastic drinks bottles

As hanging planters.

15. Repurpose old sleepers

To make contemplation plinths for a Zen space.

16. Make a simple garden path

From cheap flagstones and shingle.

17. Use fishing wire

To start training a trailing tree or climber across a wall or pergola.

18. Use discarded pine cones and wax

To make pretty barbecue lighters!

19. Make beautiful garden sculptures

From wood or metal and plant amongst your blooms.

20. Paint a shabby chic garden sign on some scrap wood

And hang with string on your gate.


How a beautiful garden can boost your property value (part 1)

Beautiful DIY garden ideas don’t have to cost a lot of money, yet they can certainly help bring some in. Sometimes a property’s value can rise up to 20% simply because the garden has been properly maintained. And gardening also offers the second biggest return on investment (88%, right behind a new conservatory) with home improvement / garden projects.

A great first impression: A front garden, which is the first area that potential buyers will see, can aid in your property’s kerb appeal.

Privacy and quiet: With the right bushes, fences and hedges, a back garden can become a private and peaceful sanctuary that’s more likely to make buyers part with their money. 


How a beautiful garden can boost your property value (part 2)

Attention to detail: A well-kept garden can suggest that other features of your home, like plumbing and electrics, are also looked after, thereby assuring potential buyers they’ve found the right home.

Millennials like gardens: Many of them have caught the gardening bug and are on a mission to not only find properties with gardens, but also to boost their skills via numerous DIY gardening projects.

Want some more? How about these 14 head-turning garden features you can build yourself

 


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