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42 gorgeous garden upcycling ideas

Revamp your outdoor space for less
Plant up a butler sink
Mount a hallway shelf
Indulge in an outdoor kitchen
Jazz up a garden bench
Make your own bunting
Paint a picnic table
Build a bug hotel
Add a corner sofa
Elevate your view with a shower curtain
Rope off an area
Repurpose a wardrobe
Paint a tiled terrace floor
Install a dip tank bath
Grow in a colander
Plant a privacy screen
Build your own firepit
Bring out your own birdbath
Plant up a wheelbarrow
Design a garden mural
Hang up a potted wind chime
Reflect with a window frame
Buckle up with vintage belt lanterns
Create stylish storage seating
Hang hat planters
Repurpose rubber boots
Display picture frames
Liven up wicker furniture
Put up a pallet planter
Replace a chair seat
Personalise a garden trellis
Repaint large tyres
Add quirky features
Roll in a cable table
Spray tin cans
Transform a bedroom dresser
Plant in vintage chimney pots
Dress a ladder
Refresh a bistro table
Jolly up the shed
Feed birds with teacups
Paint a cupboard door
Kick back on a chair bench
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Revamp your outdoor space for less

The beauty of garden upcycling ideas is that they are full of character as well as frugal. Instead of splashing out on new garden furniture this year, why not breathe new life into old household items and transform them into statement pieces for your outside space? 

From DIY firepits, painted patio sets and rustic plunge pools to innovative planters and brightly coloured bunting, these eco-friendly garden projects are the perfect way to upgrade your backyard on a budget. Click or scroll on to get inspired...

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Rachel Homer

14 June 2024

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