11 amazing DIY projects for the garden
Whether you’re a passionate gardener or just enjoy spending time outdoors, DIY projects for the garden can be a great way to add a personal touch to your outdoor space. Here are 11 creative ideas to beautify your garden and enjoy nature.
1. Insect hotel
Create a refuge for the beneficial insects in your garden by making an insect hotel. You can use recycled materials such as holed logs, bricks and tiles to provide shelter for solitary bees, ladybugs and other useful insects.
2. Solar dial
Add a classic touch to your garden by making a sundial. Use solid stones or materials to create a stable base, then place a vertical stem with a sun-shaded shadow to indicate the hour. It’s both functional and decorative!
3. Vertical garden
Optimize space in your garden by creating a vertical garden. Attach boards or panels to an outside wall and add hanging pots to grow herbs, flowers or vegetables. It is an ideal solution for small spaces.
4. Pallet garden table
Reuse wooden pallets to make a unique and ecological garden table. Assemble the boards of the pallet to form a robust tray, then add feet to create custom furniture for your outdoor space.
5. Garden arch
Create a majestic entrance into your garden by building a wooden arch. Plant climbing plants such as roses or clematites that climb along the structure and add a touch of beauty to your garden.
6. Garden bench in parpaings
Turn parpaings into an original and practical garden bench. Overlay the parpaings to form the bench structure, then add comfortable cushions to create a welcoming relaxing corner in your garden.
7. Gravel garden edges
Give a natural look to your garden by installing pebble edges along flower beds or alleys. The pebbles will add a decorative touch while delineating the different areas of your outdoor space.
8. Garden labels in slate
Customize your garden by creating slate garden labels. Cut pieces in the shape of labels, write the names of the plants with special paint for blackboard and place them next to your crops for optimal organization.
9. Hanging gardens
Bring greenery to your walls by installing hanging gardeners. Use wicker baskets, metal boxes or terracotta pots to plant flowers or aromatic herbs and create an original plant wall in your garden.
10. Shading veil
Protect yourself from the sun by making a shade veil for your garden. Set UV-resistant sails above your outdoor terrace or dining area to create a cool shaded space where you can relax on sunny days.
11. Climbing plants
Encourage the growth of climbing plants such as scent peas or beans by installing a mesh in your garden. You can make a wooden or metal mesh to guide and support the stems of climbing plants, adding verticality and beauty to your outdoor space.