Recycled Metal Garden Decor Crafts

 

Spring is here, and so is spring cleaning; so keep your eye on the side of the road for junk that can be turned into treasures. Many people throw away all sorts of useful metal items, and many of them can be turned in recycled garden décor crafts. Here you will be provided with several recycled metal garden décor crafts that will inspire you to get crafty with your garden.

Fence Arch

A fun garden décor idea that uses recycled metal fences is a squared arch. For this garden craft all you will need is some old metal fences or railings, a shovel, rocks, and some wire. Start by finding a good spot in your garden and placing the railing where you would like it. Mark the spots with the shovel and lay the fence on the ground.

Use the wire to attach the three pieces of metal fence together and dig holes about a foot deep to set your fence in the ground. Lift the structure and place it in the holes. Add the rocks and dirt to fill in the hole around the fence, and you can add some bricks to the outside bottom edge to further secure the arch in place.

Vine Trellis

Another easy garden décor craft made from recycled metal materials is a vine trellis; this craft is easy because any type of metal object can work. Old grates, fence posts, doors, and other unique and interesting metal items can easily be recycled into a vine trellis. Simply place the metal piece where you would like it and mark the spot with a shovel Dig out the section and bury the bottom of it in the ground. This simple garden décor craft only requires a recycled metal item of interest and a shovel.

Chair Container

Another fun and interesting recycled metal craft for your garden requires a chair and a garden pot. The garden pot should be big enough to fit into the seat of the chair. If it is too small you can add some wood to the edges of the seat of the chair to hold the plant inside it. Simply remove the seat of the chair place it in your garden, and it will create height that is perfect for vines and hanging plants. This recycled metal craft is a inexpensive addition to your garden décor.Using recycled materials for garden décor is fun and inexpensive; these are the reasons this type of garden décor has become so popular lately. Try these garden décor crafts the next time you find a metal item that can be recycled.