DIY Vintage Garden Decorations & Ideas
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Vintage garden decorations are so full of charm. If used creatively, they will add lots of extra beauty and joy to your garden.
Do you have a small patio or a large backyard? By adding vintage touches can create a charming and nostalgic atmosphere. From repurposing old household items to restoring antique finds, here is a collection of ideas to inspire you to create a timeless garden oasis.
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to add a vintage touch to your garden is by upcycling old containers. Imagine a row of colorful, well-worn teapots, watering cans, and metal buckets, each brimming with vibrant blooms or fragrant herbs.
Restoring vintage garden furniture is another wonderful way to enhance your outdoor space. Whether you come across an old wooden bench, a set of metal chairs, or a quaint bistro set. Antique gardening tools can also be repurposed as delightful decorative elements. Rather than letting old shovels, rakes, and hoes gather dust, clean them up and display them proudly.
Incorporating vintage decorations into your garden can transform it into a charming and unique space that reflects your personal style. I hope these DIY ideas inspire you to embark on your own garden projects.
decorating a fence
Most people who have large backyards, love their privacy and put up fences. But, those fences, are well, rather drab. How about adding some vintage plates that are so easy to find in many thrift stores and adding them to the fence? By using simple plate hangers, you can make a whole area look beautiful. Add a few other items in the area, and you have the perfect area to sit and enjoy.
repurposing old galvanized tubs
When Mr. G and I lived in Georgia, we had a large old galvanized tub that sat by a metal glider under a tree. We would put summer annuals in it every year. It was just always so beautiful and those tubs make the best pots and last forever. I love the idea above of organized clutter of vintage items in the yard using an old galvanized tub.
don’t forget old buckets
Have some old buckets just sitting around? I see old rusted buckets at almost every thrift store I go to. They make great planters too. I love how this one is hung on a post with an old pully. I took a new bucket, that I found on clearance, drilled some holes in the bottom, and sprayed the outside with vinegar. That process makes the metal look old. It now sits proudly on my side patio with flowers in it and with time the bucket will age even more.
anything on wheels
There are so many vintage items on wheels that would make a great planter. An old tub washer, wheel barrel, and the classic child wagon. You can plant a small garden in them, lots of succulents, or simply just flowers.
Using a Vintage Enamelware Tub
When I saw this picture of an enamelware tub, I knew I had to try this idea. I have a couple of enamelware slop buckets that would make perfect planters. There are so many things you could plant in these tubs and bowls.
Don’t forget the benches
I need a new bench idea for my front porch and found a post with a lot of great bench ideas. Some need a little carpentry work and then a few are as easy as the one above. Another like the one above just used pavers and an old piece of wood. Perfect!
time to step it up
Every time I see one of these old wooden ladder garden ideas, I dream of how to use one in my garden. The idea above is just beautiful! I love the old sprinkler head sitting there. Wooden ladders can be painted or left to age on their own. So many possibilities.
Repurposing places to sit
There are so many styles of old chairs out there that would make perfect planters. Using succulents is a perfect idea and if you forget to water them, no big deal. Wooden chairs with the seat cut-out are another great idea to sit outside.
vintage bird cages
I am on the lookout for the perfect birdcage to do this idea above. I saw one the other day while Mr. G and I were thrifting, but the price was way more than I wanted to spend. You can spray paint them or leave them rusty and natural looking. Perfect to set on a table on the patio or hang from a hook in the garden.
bicycle planters
Old bicycles make wonderful planters. Add an old woven basket, line it with a plastic bag, and plant some flowers. Let it rust up against a tree or let it sit in an area where you have a lot of plants and flowers. A great conversation piece for sure.
I would love to hear if you have recycled anything for your garden, backyard, or patio decor. I know our readers would love to hear your ideas too. Please leave them in the comments below.
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I LOVE all of these ideas! Vintage is always my favorite. It just has a feel of permanency to it.
Such amazing ideas here. I would love to have a few of these ideas in my garden – especially love the old wagon.
These are such cute ideas! I have to admit that I don’t really decorate around the house much on the outside, and these are just adorable!
I always have a thing for anything vintage. I would want to see them around the house as they create comfort for me. Your collection is worthy to be displayed and makes your garden all the more attractive.
I do love these ideas, they would be perfect for my garden as I live in an old victorian cottage so would keep with the history or our house. They also look much nicer when used right than modern options
I really love all these ideas. My favourite is the old metal bucket and the old bicycle.
These are beautiful! I love the vintage look for my garden, it is the best. Thank you so much for the great ideas.
I love the idea of the tubs and buckets with flowers in, they look really cool. Our garden is a big mess and something we do want to tackle but we have other projects we want to do first, and it’s going to cost quite a bit to get where we want it to be x
I love the idea of adding vintage touches to create a charming garden oasis! Upcycling old containers like teapots and watering cans is such a creative and eco-friendly way to bring character to any outdoor space.
I LOVE the vintage style. You have such lovely ideas when it comes to decorating…I love your aesthetic. There are great ways to spruce up the outdoor space!
Hey there! I love all of these ideas. The vintage ideas are stunning. Sending this to my plant mom friends.
These are adorable and so creative. I’m going to go to some yard sales this weekend and see what I can find to decorate my garden with.
These are some amazing ideas you shared. I like the vintage style. We recently shifted to our new house and I can surely use your ideas to decorate my garden.
I like the idea of using a bike as a flower planter. That’s a special look
I love how much of this is re-using and giving a second life to different objects! What clever ways to decorate a backyard.
Adding vintage touches to your garden is such a charming idea! Upcycling old containers and restoring antique furniture can really give your outdoor space a unique and nostalgic feel.
Love these garden decoration ideas. Wintage is always attractive in my opinion.
I am in love and this is so my style to the T! I am going to use a few tips here or ideas per say…. to make a few additins to my garden. I love hanging planter with the old school hook….. my husband would love that too! Everythign looks so incredible!
So many great ideas! I especially loved the bench and the succulent chair container. Just so lovely.