Crafts & DIY
19 ways to upcycle old household items and use them as beautiful garden decorations
Emma Smizer
10.11.16

You’ve probably heard of reduce, reuse and recycle, but have you ever heard of upcycling? This new trend has been sweeping the internet with its cute DIY style and environmentally-friendly flare. Upcycling is similar to recycling but with a twist – instead of just reusing something, upcycling means to also revamp it.

Thanks to some really green-minded and green-thumbed gardeners, we’ve compiled all the upcycling inspiration you need to take your next project. Let’s break it down!

1. How can you not love these adorable rain-boot containers?

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2. This paper plate art is sure to brighten up any and all garden!

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3. I’m sure not many of us happen to have a tub just lying around, but this would make for the best planter. Especially with that amazing mosaic!

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4. If you have any old tires, then you have a perfect hanging garden.

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5. Possibly the easiest item to upcycle, try sanding and repainting any old chairs a bright new color to give it a quick and simple update.

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6. For those of you who have that ancient greek flare!

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7. Picture-perfect upcycling!

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8. Let the music flow in your garden with this amazing reimagined piano-planter.

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9. This takes flower bed to a whole new level, and we’re obsessed!

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10. Before you give away those out-grown baby shoes, try turning them into the cutest and simplest upcycled container ever.

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11. Upcycled bicycle? We’re totally on board.

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12. I’ll admit that this one takes a lot of imagination – but isn’t it just so adorable?

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13. In case you want to turn your garden into a bountiful bedroom, because we totally do.

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14. This draping ivy chandelier is the perfect upcycled art for any garden.

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15. This recycled picnic-chic garden can bright that lighthearted charm to any space!

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16. Old-fashion recycled cans are never going out of style. Ever.

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17. Chic and succulent – what more can you ask for?

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18. We’re still obsessing over this indoor-outdoor reversal. 

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19. Hands down, personal favorite. Set this birdcage down any table for a garden centerpiece or hang it to let your plants hang free.

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