Frugal Garden Decor: How to Decorate Your Garden on a Tight Budget

Creating a unique decor in your garden can be fun and exciting, but a common misconception is that it's expensive to beautify your garden or yard decor.  This simply is not true.  You'd be amazed at how little spending it takes to decorate once you start thinking of ideas.  Being frugal with your garden decor will free up more funds for the actual planting or other important things on your list.

How to Find Inexpensive, Decorative Items for Your Garden Decor

Your Own House Search your house for old "throw away some day"  items that you'll probably never use again.   You will be thrilled at just how many interesting items you find.

Toys

Start with your child's room.  Usually children have all sorts of toys or products hidden in the
toy box, room corners and of course, under the bed!  Old broken toys can often be transformed into unique planting containers.  Most toys are very colorful too, which adds a splendid shine to your garden decor.  Planting colorful flowers in "toy" containers will definitely bring out the color in your garden while giving it a creative look and feel.

Old Junk

Look in the attic or garage for old "junk" that's been lying around for a while.  Maybe you have  some old rusted lawnmower tires or tools that can be used to add a "rustic" look to your garden. 

If you have old poles such as long curtain rods or something similar, you can stick these in the ground in or around your garden and tie or attach something creative to the pole.  You've probably noticed in stores those little poles with characters or animals on them.  Use your poles to make your own decorative garden sign or marker.  Paint the pole a bright color and make your own piece of art.  You can attach anything from flowing ribbons to iron artwork on your poles. The only limit is your imagination.  Your kids might want to participate with this one!

Other items you might discover that can be useful are large coffee containers (tin cans), mason jars, old wheelbarrows or garden tools and accessories that you're no longer using, etc.

These are just a few ideas to get your "frugal" wheels turning.  As you begin your scavenger hunt around the house, you'll probably come across many potential garden decor beauties.

The wonderful thing about finding garden decor items around the house is they're all free!  You can't find a better price than that anywhere on the planet.

Flea Markets and Yard Sales

Another great way to be frugal while planning your garden decor is to become a frequent shopper at yard sales and flea markets.  Keep an eye out for great bargains on beautiful garden decor items.

You might be able to find $30 to $50 items for only $10 to $15.  This enables you to decorate your garden elegantly while still remaining frugal.

Some treasures you might discover at yard sales or flea markets include flower vases, stepping stones, fencing pieces, bird feeders or bird houses, and miniature windmills.

One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure

Perhaps the seller at a yard sale or flea market is selling items that could be transformed into garden decor creations.  Just as you searched at your own home, search flea markets and yard sales in the same way, with a creative mind.  You'll benefit because they usually price these items very cheaply.  For example, you a child's toy might only cost $.50, and could be used in your garden.  Or, you can find old tire rims or tools very cheap.  These items can all be used to enhance your garden, even though someone else has no use for them.

Frugal Garden Decor Buying Tip

When you find that perfect garden decor item at a yard sale or flea market, be sure to offer a lower price when purchasing the item.  You'll be surprised at how many sellers will take you up on the offer just to get rid of the item.

Being creative is your first step to being frugal while decorating your garden or yard.  Never settle for high spending when you can probably decorate for less and still get the same or  similar look.  You'll save money and still have a lovely garden decor.

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