Are you hoping to create the garden of your dreams, but aren’t entirely sure what that looks like? If so, how about working with what you already have to transform your garden into a perfect outdoor space?

In the current age of reducing waste and recycling, why not upcycle and reuse existing items to make your garden a place of rustic beauty that’s perfect for relaxing in. Breathing new life into your existing objects and completely transforming them is such a satisfying thing to do. Be warned once you start upcycling you may find yourself unable to stop!

Reclaim and Reuse

Give an existing object a new lease of life and create a feature in your garden with railway sleepers. Railways sleepers offer unlimited possibilities for your garden – the only limit is your imagination. From rustic garden furniture through to raised flower beds, railway sleepers can be used to create a whole range of objects.

If you love a bargain, then car boot sales can offer a great place to pick up some pre-loved garden items. Visit your local car boot sale, and you are sure to find plant pots and decorative items that will make perfect finishing touches.

Colour it Beautiful

Browse your local DIY store and you will find a vast array of garden paints available. These are just perfect for adding a splash of colour to your garden wood. Exterior wood paints and wood stains usually offer protection for your garden wood and guard against rot. So painting your garden wood will not only help it to last longer it will also liven up your garden too.

Tired looking sheds, fences and garden furniture can all be brought back to life with exterior wood paint. Choose your colour scheme carefully to suit the mood you want to evoke, and you will have a transformation that will last for many years to come. For a cheerful garden, why not opt for a candy coloured fence, or if you want a serene space then a calming white could be the best choice.

Focus on Furniture

Having the right garden furniture is essential if you want to relax in your outside space and enjoy being surrounded by nature. If you are happy with your existing garden furniture, and simply want to revamp it, then check that it can be painted and then go for it. Finish off your furniture’s new look with some new seat cushions. If you are feeling creative, you can make them yourself by cutting a foam pad to size and then covering them with a fabric that you love.

If you fancy taking your creativity to the next level and have an old bed frame lying around, you could transform this into a garden bench! This really is the ultimate in upcycling and repurposing items you no longer need.

Hopefully, these tips have shown you that you don’t need to be green-fingered to makeover your garden. Instead, you just need a little imagination and creativity.