(This post was updated on May 29, 2023)

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, this is the collage for the post I created

I’ve found 10 ways to add art to your garden. It just depends on what you consider “art.”

Of course there are different ways to think of art. I like junk art. Especially in the garden.

Because it doesn’t matter if junk art gets rusty. Because that’s what you probably want anyway.

I love dish art in the garden. I’ve lined flower beds with old dishes. I’ll have to see if I can collect some more to use in my current garden.

Dish Art:

A planter with glass dishes and bottles with flowers
Empress Of Dirt

The blogger of Empress Of Dirt is a true gardener. And she knows how to add a little whimsy here and there.

Pansy Vignette:

The blogger behind Organized Clutter does just that. She organizes and reuses and repurposes junk.

But she turns it into art in her garden.

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, look at old things in new ways. You might just find something to turn into art.
Organized Clutter

I don’t know where she finds all her vintage items. But she sure does do a great job of creating backdrops for her garden with her finds.

She has a special talent for being able to look at something and dream up what else it could be.

Brick Book Project:

If you love books, how about painting bricks to look like books? Then stacking them somewhere in your garden.

Place three or four in a corner. Or as part of a larger yard vignette.

Old bricks painted to look like books
Hobbies On A Budget

You could even use them as edging for a flower garden.

Upcycled Lantern Stand:

You can upcycle standing lamps to make a number of things. I personally have not tried it yet.

But just look what a beautiful plant stand they created with this old standing lamp.

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, look for old standing lamps to use as planters
Salvage Sister & Mister

Salvage Sister & Mister know their stuff. Thus their blog name. They are a fount of creativity.

Garden Tool Organizer:

I’ve shown a number of Pam’s projects on this blog over the years. She does a fantastic job of upcycling items she finds and posts at House Of Hawthorns.

A mail holder turned into a garden organizer
House Of Hawthornes

This garden organizer would look great hanging in a she shed or over a potting bench.

Clematis In A Galvanized Tub:

I love clematis plants. Mine looks pretty sad right now. I don’t think it’s going to make it.

And there’s not a container I love more to plant in than galvanized tubs. They give that vintage vibe even if they’re brand new.

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, consider a galvanized container to plant a clematis in
Diyncrafts

So I may just take the one galvanized tub I have left and get a new clematis plant.

I’m going to try to find one like this dark purple clematis. It’s always been my favorite.

Flea Garden Vignette:

If you want to create a true flea garden vignette, just look for “junk” in your garage or attic or basement. And see what you can do with it in your garden space.

Or you could head to the thrift shops or an actual flea market.

An outdoor vignette of junk finds like a blue chair and containers of plants
Gingham Gardens

This little garden vignette looks great with the chippy blue chair and “bird houses” off to the side.

Garden Sign:

If someone can’t find me, it usually means I’m in my garden. I need a sign like this to let everyone know where to find me.

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, a birdhouse could serve as a stand for a garden sign
Make It A Garden

And if I could find a standing bird house to hang the sign on it would look even better.

How To Make A Wind Chime:

I keep thinking I’m going to try to create a wind chime.

There’s lots of beads in my office/craft room I could use. I just need to stop thinking about it and get around to doing it one of these days.

A DIY wind chime
Garden Therapy

Repurposed Vintage Colander:

A vintage colander is a great planter. It already has holes for drainage. Any plant would look great in a container like this.

In 10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden, put a plant in an old rusted colander. In this colander lettuce was planted inside.
House Of Hawthorns

The rusty patina of the colander just adds to the charm it will give your porch or garden.

See what you have sitting around that might work in your garden in some way. Create your own form of art and display it proudly among your plants.

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I'm Brenda, creator of Cozy Little House. I live with my cat, Ivy, who keeps me laughing. I graduated from journalism school with a degree in professional writing and won awards for feature writing. I practice gratitude and enjoy my solitude. The glass is always half-full.

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16 Comments

  1. Wow, interesting what people do with stuff in a creative way! I have little talent when it comes to that. My idea of “yard art” is a decorative bird house or two hanging from shepherd’s hooks and some bright patterned melamine plates that I bought at the Family Dollar and hang up on a portion of my boring fence that can be viewed from inside my “Shezebo.” I’ve had various wind chimes over the years, but eventually they fall apart and get permanently “retired.”

  2. Oh this was a fun post! So many great ideas for inspiration. I love the blue dishes, the lamp stand, and the garden sign hanging from the birdhouse, just to name a few. I loved the colorful yellow sun you used to have. Didn’t you give that to your daughter when you moved? I always thought that was so pretty! Garden art is always fun, and is a great way to compliment the pretty flowers.

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  3. So many fun and wonderful ideas. I love the pot lid on the front of the half barrel from Organized Clutter. And, the upcycled lantern stand is incredible. I could go on and on. Now I need to visit those blogs and such.
    Have a wonderful Monday!

  6. Such a great collection of whimsical ideas, Brenda! Lovely ways to add interest among the plants. I love this time of year – though it is rather chilly here in the UK just now…. Happy Spring!
    Helen xox

  8. I love the little tricycle adorned with plants. I love shopping flea markets and antique stores and look for things that can be used as garden art. Nice post.

  11. Love getting knew ideas.
    An acquaintance of mine searches the thrift shops for large, vividly designed plates which she then hangs on her wooden fence. Also old wrought iron items which she spray paints. The plates really look awsome!

  13. Thank you for this stunning and inspiring post, my dearest Brenda, all these advices of yours are truly gorgeous, I'm sincerely grateful to you !

    Hope you're enjoying your day, I'm wishing you much love for your weekend to come,
    sending blessings of joy across the many miles

    Dany

  14. I love all of these ideas, and I especially love the wind chimes! I have several myself. I would be concerned though about having mirrors on a wood fence in direct sunlight on a very hot day could potentially start a fire….

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