25 super easy and inexpensive ideas for your garden.
Do you also want a great garden to entertain your friends?
The thing is, we may not all afford a magnificent wooden terrace ...
... and even less a dream pool!
Fortunately, we have selected 25 great ideas for your garden for you.
Don't worry, these ideas are easy to make and inexpensive. Look :
1. Replace the bulbs of an old chandelier with inexpensive solar lights and hang it on a tree branch
Stylish outdoor lighting, without having to pay for electricity! For bulbs, you can, for example, use these.
2. Recycle an old swing chair
3. Put baby diapers inside your flowerpots
Why put diapers in flower pots? Because layers help plants retain moisture and stay green longer.
4. Put pieces of wool in your feeder. The birds will use them to make their nests :-)
5. Use glow sticks for a game of ringing in the evening
If you are looking for glow sticks, you can find some here.
6. Plant Bassia scoparia, an ornamental plant that can grow in all climates
The Bassia scoparia is a herbaceous plant that is extremely resistant to dry climates and grows very quickly. As soon as the cold seasons approach, its green foliage transforms in a beautiful red color.
7. Are you organizing a party? Hang empty bottles on your fence and fill them with flowers
8. Use spray paint on your folding chairs to add color to your parties.
To paint the metal chairs, you can use this paint.
9. Make an original chime with your old keys and a little acrylic paint
No acrylic paint? You can find some here.
10. Plant lemongrass, a 100% natural mosquito repellent
Buy lemongrass in the form of plants at any supermarket. Once at home, cut off the top of the stems and any dry parts of the plant. Place the stems in a container of water that you will expose to the sun, for example on a window sill. In a few weeks, the roots of lemongrass will regrow. All you have to do is plant them in your garden to say goodbye to mosquitoes!
To discover : Lemongrass: How To Make It Grow And Enjoy Its Benefits.
11. Put a few flat stones in an airtight container to make an outdoor foot rinse
You will see, flat stones are super nice under your feet :-)
12. Plant Sedum sarmentosum, an ideal ground cover that grows super fast
Small bonus: in spring, the Sedum sarmentosum makes beautiful little yellow flowers :-)
13. Apply a coat of phosphorescent paint to your flowerpots for magical outdoor lighting.
Click here to buy phosphorescent paint.
14. Hang mirrors on your fences to make your garden look much bigger
Easy as pie! You just need to hang old windows with mirrors :-)
15. Give tree stumps a second life
Turn a tree stump into a garden table, planter, or decorate it with moss and flowers.
16. Make custom garden slabs with cement, cereal boxes and glass stones.
A great project to do with your children!
17. Plant sunflowers in a circle to make a great cabin for your children
18. Use mousse fries to make a game of croquet
To discover : 8 Ingenious Ways To Use Foam Fries.
19. Make a wasp and hornet trap with sugar water and a plastic bottle
No one wants to kill these little creatures. But if someone is allergic to this type of bug, there is an easy way to make a trap. Put sugar water in a plastic bottle and make a small cut in it. Once in the bottle, the insects cannot escape.
To discover : 13 Natural Tips To Kill Flies Permanently.
20. Epsom salt is the best natural fertilizer, and one of the easiest to use
Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is a gardener's secret to lush vegetation. For potted plants, dissolve 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt in about 4 liters of water. Water your plants with this magic potion once a month. You can also sprinkle some Epsom salt directly into the soil before planting your potted seeds.
To discover : How To Use Magnesium Sulfate To Have A Beautiful Garden.
21. Use LED light string to light up your garden
Did you know that LED light cords are water resistant? Connect them to a timer so that they turn on automatically. Beautiful, isn't it?
22. Recycle an old tarp into a children's shooting game
Stretch the tarp between two trees. Make a few holes, and voila! Your kids have a great shooting game :-)
23. Make this floating cooler for three times nothing
Check out the trick here.
24. Drill holes in your fence and fill them with balls
The sun will diffuse a beautiful colored light in your garden. Isn't that nice? :-)
25. Use a simple tarp instead of a swimming pool
A cover like this costs only ten euros instead of a hundred euros for a plastic pool like this. Kids will love sliding on it and there's a lot less risk of drowning!
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28 Great Garden Ideas Revealed By a Landscaper.
15 Great and Affordable Garden Ideas.
