15 Amazing Garden Accents Created from Recycled Objects

Spring is all about enjoying and decorating your garden. A garden lets us connect with our nature, and supply an area the spend a while outdoors.

While it’s good to measure as green as possible, it’s also excellent to spruce up your garden by using some repurposed and recycled materials. Not only you’ll remove the clutter from your house, but you’ll bring a completely unique touch to your garden.

And you’ll do that easily during a few or almost no bucks by using upcycled objects.

Take a glance at the below ideas and make one, or more, for yourself!

Vintage Silverware Herb Markers

I’ve tried those plastic labels before, but they always fade or snap in the sun. Stamping old silverware with herb names is such a classy upgrade, and there’s something so charming about seeing a vintage spoon poking out next to your rosemary.

The Ultimate Pallet Wall Garden

If you’re tight on floor space like I am, a vertical pallet garden is an absolute lifesaver. It turns a boring old fence into a lush, living wall, and painting the pots in bright colors really makes those greens pop!

Whimsical “Living” Denim Planters

This one always gets a laugh from my neighbors, and it’s a brilliant way to retire those worn-out jeans. Just make sure you pack the soil tightly in the legs so they don’t look “deflated” after the first rain.

Upcycled Electric Blue Chair Planter

A broken chair doesn’t have to mean a trip to the landfill; a quick coat of electric blue paint makes it a stunning focal point. It’s the perfect height for trailing petunias to spill over the sides without getting lost in the grass.

Vertical Plastic Bottle Green Wall

This bamboo and plastic bottle setup is peak eco-friendly gardening and great for starting a nursery. It’s amazing how much you can grow vertically with just a few upcycled soda bottles and some sturdy string.

Personality-Packed Painted Drum Planters

These painted drum “people” are just pure joy in a garden bed. I love the addition of the umbrellas—it’s not just cute, it actually provides a bit of shade for the more sensitive blooms on scorching afternoons.

Colorful Bottle Cap Garden Screen

Don’t toss those bottle caps! Stringing them together into a vibrant curtain creates a mesmerizing play of light and color that moves with the breeze.

Bottle Garden Edging

Using upside-down wine bottles as edging is a trick I’ve seen work wonders for defining paths. These deep purple ones look especially royal when paired with multi-colored glass gems and smooth stones.

Glamorous High-Heel Succulent Pots

Who knew my old “going out” shoes could find a second life as a home for succulents? The sparkly silver finish acts as a gorgeous backdrop for the structural green leaves, proving that style has no expiration date.

Tea Tin Windowsill Herb Garden

I can never bring myself to throw away pretty tea tins, so using them for a windowsill herb garden is a total win-win. They fit perfectly on a narrow ledge and add a lovely vintage touch to the kitchen while keeping your cilantro within arm’s reach.

Industrial Screw and Nail “Alliums”

I’m usually terrified of finding a stray screw in the yard, but these “screw dandelions” are an absolute delight. They add a cool, industrial-yet-whimsical texture to the garden beds that stays looking sharp even through a harsh winter, and they’re always a huge conversation starter when I have friends over for a BBQ.

Repurposed Wire Chandelier Planters

If you find an old wire chandelier at a thrift shop, don’t pass it up! I’ve hung these with solar lights or small pots, and they instantly elevate a patio from “basic” to “boutique hotel” vibes with almost zero effort.

Vibrant Glass Plate Garden Blooms

These vibrant glass flowers are my secret weapon for year-round color in those pesky shady corners where nothing seems to bloom. Mixing and matching thrifted plates is such a satisfying weekend project, and the best part is you never have to worry about them wilting in the summer heat.

Organized Tin Can Wall Herb Garden

I’m a big fan of keeping my kitchen staples within arm’s reach, and these mounted tin cans are the perfect solution for a small herb garden. Just be sure to drill plenty of drainage holes in the bottom so your rosemary doesn’t end up with “wet feet” after a heavy rain.

Whimsical Cheese Grater Garden Owls

Who knew a common cheese grater could have so much personality once you add some bottle-cap eyes and a little perch? These little owls are a genius way to repurpose kitchen scrap into a quirky protector for your flower pots, and I find they always make me smile when I’m out weeding.

Hand-Painted Shovel Head Signs

Old, rusty shovels are basically just blank canvases waiting for a little bit of paint and a positive word. I love how these “Grow” and “Bloom” signs look leaning against a tree trunk—they add that perfectly imperfect, lived-in feel to the landscaping that I absolutely adore.

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Playful Footwear Flower Pots

Instead of tossing out your kids’ outgrown rain boots, turn them into whimsical planters for strawberries or petunias. It’s such a nostalgic way to keep a piece of their childhood in the garden while adding a brilliant splash of color to your porch steps.

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Oversized Garden Hose Wall Art

If you’ve got a garden hose that’s finally seen better days, don’t throw it in the trash; use it to “draw” some oversized flowers on a shed wall. It’s a bold, graphic way to fill a blank vertical space without spending a dime on expensive outdoor art, and it looks surprisingly professional from a distance.

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Rustic Galvanized Tub and Window Nook

A galvanized wash tub on a pedestal is a total classic for a reason—it just looks so sturdy and timeless. I find that pairing it with an old wooden window frame creates a lovely “outdoor room” feel that makes the whole backyard feel much more cohesive and curated.