Looking for some cheap garden ideas? Here’s a list of some quick and cheap fixes to help make your outdoor space look stunning and enable you to spend more time enjoying your outdoor retreat.
Lay a wooden or concrete garden path
One of the most common backyard ideas, a garden path adds beautiful, functional detail to your garden. Add one using stones, gravel, concrete slabs, or bricks to lead people from your backdoor to your garden or patio. This project will add an elegant look to your garden and encourage you to step outside more often.
Add a DIY outdoor furniture
The simplest way to increase the amount of time you spend outdoors is to add seating. Turn your outdoor space into your dining room by adding some great chairs and a table. You can also opt to create an outdoor nook for your nap or tea time. Just add some comfy pillows and you’ve got a personalized spot just for you!
Decorate with unique garden planters
Another easy garden project, decorative planters give an instant boost throughout your yard. Look for vintage items in your garage or local yard sales and turn them into garden decorations. Make use of old wooden crates, used tires, a pair of boots, old drawers, tin cans, and plastic bottles. Simply add dirt, plants of your choice, and you have new garden decor.
Create a lovely bird feeder
Invite birds to your garden by installing a bird feeder, birdbath, or birdhouse. This is a great way to boost your garden’s atmosphere and to create a more positive ambiance. Imagine listening to the sound of birds singing while immersing yourself in nature! Wash out old tin cans or ceramic teacups then paint, fill with birdseed, and hang in the garden for your own handmade bird feeder.
Paint the fences
Garden fences need care and attention, too, just like plants. Paint your yard fences with fresh, playful colors to help create a bold statement or opt for neutral shades to divert the eye away from the gates or trellis. Just make sure to use paint specially designed for the outdoors to help preserve the wood.
Install garden lighting
Fairy lights are a quick, simple, and cheap way to bring a pretty glow to a patio or yard. Improve your new garden walkway with solar-powered path lights or accent your outdoor furniture with string lights. You can also arrange them through tree or shrub branches, attach them to fences, or suspend them from canes stuck into the ground.
There are so many cool and cheap ways to refresh your garden. Whether you have a tiny side garden that needs a simple makeover or a giant yard that requires a major revamping, these few great ideas will add aesthetics to your outdoor space. If you want to know more unique DIY garden ideas, our real estate specialists at The Noel Team can give you tips. Contact our team at 303.774.9400 or send an email to sjnoel(at)remax(dotted)net today to get started on your DIY gardening projects.
