Warm weather is approaching which means it’s the perfect time of year to get our gardens going and growing. This year, don’t just opt for your standard, basic garden bed, get creative with it!
Here are 22 super cool, super creative DIY garden bed and planter ideas that will give your neighbors garden envy.
Your yard is going to look amazing.
1. Transform your side yard
Instantly add tons of curb appeal by transforming the yard on the side of your home from an area that is out of sight, out of mind, into a beautiful masterpiece of a garden. The space on the sides of our homes is easy to neglect, but with some bricks, sod, soil, flowers, and a bit of elbow grease – there can be a huge transformation.
Head to Love of Family and Home to find out how they made this incredible change.
2. Mickey Mouse flower bed
Are you big Disney fan? Then you’ll love how easy and fun this project is – all you’ll need are 20 rectangular stones or bricks, 2-3 bags of soil, and flowers of your choice. That’s it! The Second Star to the Right blog has the tutorial on how to create it in under an hour.
3. U-shaped garden bed kit
A U-shaped raised garden bed is a clever way to easily tend to your plants and veggies, and the natural finish on the wood is simply beautiful to look at. These U-shaped garden beds can be bought as a kit that you can put together yourself.
4. DIY towel and concrete planter
Don’t toss out your old towels, turn them into one-of-a-kind planters instead! I know what you’re thinking, how could a towel turn into a planter? Well, with a little concrete, you’d be surprised what you can do! The Rustic Willow has the full instructions on how to create these unique planters with just a few easy steps.
5. Wine bottle garden boundary
Hang on to empty wine bottles, rinse them, remove the labels, and use them to line the border of your garden. The different colors, sizes, and shapes of the bottles will give your garden a fun, eclectic look.
6. Circular log garden bed
Create a gorgeous, circular flower bed using natural wood logs with the Extreme How To tutorial. The best part is that you can make this project any size you want, with any type of log you’d like to use, and the wood is safe for any and all plants and flowers.
7. Stone raised planting bed
Use stone curved bricks to create a circle, then create two or three more layers on top of that to create a stunning bed for planting a tree, a garden, or flowers. Head to the Lowes website for the step-by-step instructions on how to create one in your yard.
8. DIY cedar monogram planter box
If you’re looking for something a bit more personalized, why not create your very own monogram planter box for your front porch? Ellery Designs created one with the letter ‘K’ and she’s been in awe of how much more beautiful the planter looks every day that the flowers grow. Here is the full tutorial on how to create this weekend project.
9. Place rock between raised garden beds
If you have multiple raised garden beds, place small river rock, gravel, or stone of your choice in between them. This will keep your shoes from getting dirty on the soil underneath while you’re tending to your garden. Plus, it still allows for drainage.
10. Natural stone flower planters
“Find a big stone and make a hole in it with the help of a hammer and a screwdriver (hit the hammer in the screwdriver to lapidate the stone and create a role in the middle of it). Fill with fertilized soil and place your plant or seeds. Stones are good to retain water and this will help to keep your plants always beautiful and well treated,” So Creative Things instructs on their website.
11. Painted cinder block planter
If you’re looking for a cute and fun flower planter without spending a lot of money, this is the perfect project for you. Using inexpensive cinder blocks, some paint, soil, and the plants/flowers of your choice, this planter is so easy to make! Head over to the Wonderful DIY blog for their instructions.
12. Transform an umbrella into an adorable flower bed
If you have an umbrella that might have a broken piece, or it’s simply old, don’t throw it away! Just flip it upside down, stick it in the garden, and fill it with soil. Now, just plant some colorful flowers and you have a super cute planter that is perfect for spring, and it gathers water for your plants!
13. Tiered herb garden
For a really unique garden in just a small space, create a three-tiered herb garden in the corner of your yard. Eva Cohen has a really great, really short video tutorial on how to easily assemble one for your home. You can have this project done in just a couple of hours.
14. Edge your garden with chipped or old china plates
A really cute idea is to line your garden or flower bed with beautiful china plates. If you have a few chipped plates that you didn’t have the heart to throw out, those are perfect for this DIY project. Or, just head to your local second-hand store and scour the aisles for your favorite pieces.
15. Recycle an old wagon wheel into a succulent garden
“Looking for a creative rustic garden idea? Plant succulents inside a wagon wheel with the spokes dividing different sections. Love the look and it would be great for herbs, too!” Remodelaholic says on their website about this fun project.
16. Tree trunk planters
Stump removal can be expensive, and if you just cut down a tree, you might be left with a bunch large pieces of it that you don’t know what to do with – turn them into planters! Did a hole into the stump and fill it with soil and your favorite flowers. So pretty!
17. Milk crate garden
Love gardening but only have a small amount of space? Milk crates to the rescue! Flower and gardening pots can be expensive, but milk crates are available for next to free on Craig’s List, second-hand stores, or garage sales. You can stack them, push them together, arrange them in a fun design. The possibilities are endless! Just ask Hobby Farms.
18. Wood spool flower planter
Transform an old wood cable spool into a fun, rustic flower planter in your front and backyard. Head to antique shops, scour second-hand stores, or flea markets to find these spools for a steal. Just cut off the bottoms of the wheels to flatten them so they don’t roll away!
19. Cinder block and brick raised bed
Bricks and cinder blocks can be bought for under $0.50, so buying dozens of them for a homemade raised garden bed is an affordable option for a veggie or herb garden. Buy as many as you need to create the bed in the size of your choice.
20. Recycle an old bed frame in your garden
Turn an old bed frame into a literal garden ‘bed’ by planting it into the ground and planting veggies and plants in between the headboards. The Empress of Dirt laid out the steps on how she created this adorable ‘Veggie Bed’ on her website.
21. DIY galvanized trough planter
Galvanized troughs are a great way to add personality and character to your garden without investing too much time or money. Insteading explains on their blog how they transformed their yard by using a few of them in different sizes and shapes. Head over for more info.
22. DIY recycled tire planters
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There are so many things you can do with old tires, and making fun planters is definitely one of them! Pith and Vigor is a great blog that shows how to create the planters pictures, as well as other great tire planter ideas for a colorful fun look.
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