Introduction
I love my garden ornaments. I have always enjoyed buying them and displaying them in my garden. There is something I find very satisfying about looking out of the window and seeing a beautiful ornament sitting there. It’s also great when you go to other people’s houses and they have lovely ornaments on display. However, there are many more ways you can use your garden ornaments than just sitting in the corner of your garden! In this blog post I will show you 8 creative ways you can use your garden ornaments.
Use old ornaments in your garden
- Decorate a garden wall. If you have a garden wall, you can use your old ornaments as decorations. The best way to do this is by hanging them on the wall with a nail or string. This will create an instant statement piece in your garden.
- Add some color to your fence. If you have a fence and want to add some color to it, then using old garden ornaments is one of the best ways of doing so because they come in different shapes, sizes and designs which means that there will be something for everyone’s taste out there!
- Hang them on trees for extra flair! Another great way that I love decorating my yard with these little guys (and gals) is by hanging them from trees as well – usually high up near branches where people won’t notice them immediately but once they spot them there are amazed at how pretty they look together!
Make a wall decoration
You can use a piece of wood to hang your ornaments on. This is a creative way to display your ornaments and add interest to the garden. The best part is, you don’t even have to paint the wood. You can use it as it is or stain it if you want more color in the garden.
Create a garden ornament wreath
- Make a wreath with old ornaments. You can recycle your old ornaments into new ones by attaching them to a fresh grapevine wreath. Utilize shiny metal ornaments for this project, as they’re easier to clean, and you can purchase them at places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
- Make a wreath with new ornaments. If you want to try something different, consider using only new decorative pieces to make your wreath! It’s an easy way to add some color and flare in your yard without having to spend hours on crafting an elaborate piece of art out of items that are already around the house (like mismatched spoons).
- Use both old and new decorations in one design! We love this option because it offers something for everyone—no matter what kind of decorating style they prefer!
Make floral arrangements
A floral arrangement is a beautiful way to use your garden ornaments. There are many ways that you can make a floral arrangement and show off your garden ornaments in an attractive way.
You can use flowers to decorate your home, garden and wedding. You can also use flowers during funerals as well as other special occasions to show respect for someone who has passed away.
Make a table centrepiece
- Use a glass bowl with a hole in the centre as a table centerpiece
- Glue an ornament with a hole in the middle to the inside of your bowl, so that you can easily fill it up with flowers or greenery
- Use candles instead of flowers – they look lovely when lit up and will help to keep your home warm during winter
Make a plant pot topper
- Grab an old ornament that you don’t want anymore.
- Find a small piece of wood, which can be cut to the size of your pot and painted to match.
- Use glue or screws to secure the board onto the ornament so it won’t fall off when placed in your plant pot (this also might require drilling holes into both objects).
- Use a screwdriver, hammer and nail or drill to secure your new top on top of your potted plant!
Use as a doorstop
- Use an ornament as a doorstop. It’s an easy way to keep your door open and still make sure nothing is damaged when it closes.
- Make sure the ornament is lightweight and the base of the ornament is small enough to fit on top of your door. You’ll want to use something that won’t break easily if you step on it, like a plastic ornament or glass ball (although this can get slippery).
- If you’re not sure how safe it would be for someone else who may be walking by with wet shoes, try using some duct tape over the bottom edge of your doorstop so that no one will get hurt if they walk through your house with wet shoes!
Create the perfect Christmas tree decorations
- Use old ornaments
- Use new ornaments
- Use ornaments from other holidays
- Use ornaments from other cultures
- Use ornaments from other religions
- Use ornaments from other countries (bought on vacation) To be fair, you could also just use the ones you already have from last year and call it good enough!
There are lots of different ways you can use your garden ornaments.
Here are some creative ways to use your garden ornaments:
- Use them as decor in your home. Your garden’s found objects can make a pretty statement on their own. Simply hang them from the wall with string or wire, or group them together in a glass bowl. You can also fill an old wooden box with layered tea candles and place your favourite pieces on top for an eye-catching centrepiece that will look great at any party or gathering!
- Make wreaths! This is one of our favourites, especially if you have lots of greenery growing in your yard already. Take branches from trees or shrubs and weave them together; you may need some extra help if they’re too big (we used twine). You can also try adding other materials such as pinecones, berries (fresh or dried), pine cones – whatever suits you best!
Conclusion
The garden ornaments I have mentioned can be found at Garden Ornaments Direct. We have a wide range of products available from water features to garden statues.