Whether you’ve got raised beds or flowerpots on a windowsill, these garden crafts are a fun way to add creative decor to your small space.
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There’s something about gardening that’s just plain fun. Everywhere I’ve lived I always try to grow a few plants, no matter how big or small my space. In my first tiny apartment, I grew a few plants in containers near a window. In my current home, we have raised beds in the backyard.
Whether you’ve got tons of space or barely any, you can find plants that will happily grow there. And every garden needs a bit of decor. These garden crafts are fun for adults and kids and are sure to brighten up your home.
Garden craft ideas
Recycled tin can planters
Herbs are an easy plant to grow in a small space. Check your recycling bin for supplies to make these colorful recycled tin can planters from Two Kids and a Coupon.
Upcycled milk jug planters
If your kids go through milk pretty quickly, save those containers to make some upcycled milk jug planters, via Cupcakes and Cutlery.
Twine-wrapped flower pots
Grab a few unused terra cotta pots or pick up a few from the dollar store to make twine-wrapped flower pots at Dollar Crafter. They go perfectly with farmhouse decor.
Vintage wagon garden planter
The Soccer Mom Blog has an adorable idea for a vintage wagon garden planter. It’s perfect for a mini garden and you can move it around anywhere.
Garden stepping stones
Garden stepping stones are an easy way to add more color to your garden. Make these with your kids and let them get creative with different patterns and colors for their designs.
Clay garden markers
Don’t forget to label your plants so you remember what you’ve planted. Sustain My Craft Habit has a tutorial for making clay garden markers using air-dry clay.
Ladybug hotel
Welcome some beneficial insects to your backyard garden to protect your plants. This ladybug hotel at Pink Fortitude is practical and makes for cute decor too.
Terra cotta mushrooms
You can use any size pots to make terra cotta mushrooms. Ann’s Entitled Life has the tutorial to make them and turn your garden or patio into a fairy-friendly wonderland.
Rock art garden row markers
Get your family together to decorate garden row markers that double as rock art. This craft from ConservaMom can be done with rocks from your backyard, collected on a nature walk, or purchased.
Rock fruits and vegetables
Rocks are a bit like clouds – you can sometimes find shapes that look exactly like something! As you dig rocks from your backyard garden, look for a few large ones that are shaped like fruits and vegetables to make painted rocks like Saving Talents.
Faux marble pots
Visit The DIY Nuts for a clever way to paint your basic flower pots to resemble faux marble pots. The end result is classy and looks great indoors or out.
Seed bombs
Seed bombs are one of the easiest ways to plant wildflowers. Visit Hess Un-academy to learn how to make them and get tips for using them to plan all kinds of flowers, fruits, and vegetables in your garden.
Cork honeybees
Bees are an essential part of gardening. Try a cork honeybee craft to get your kids excited about these cute and fuzzy critters, via Plate in 28.
Garden dish flowers
Upcycle old dishes to make these garden dish flowers from Needle Pointers. You could also pick up an assortment from your local thrift shop.
Garden stone leaf imprints
What makes this garden stone leaf imprint from Kim and Carrie really unique is using plants from your garden to make it! Preserve a leaf from a favorite plant for a fun keepsake to make with the kids.
Oven-baked clay markers
Oven-baked clay comes in tons of different colors and is easy to paint, making it perfect for these clay garden markers from Single Girl DIY.
Cedar planter box
Making a cedar planter box is easy with tips from Pop Shop America. It’s perfect for planting seeds to grow on a windowsill.
Fan blade sign
This stenciled fan blade sign from Girl Just DIY is too cute. Make one for garden decor or to pop in a planter on your front porch.
Preschool carrot craft
Even the youngest kids can get involved in gardening projects. Get your little ones excited about planting veggies with this preschool carrot craft from Simply Full of Delight.
Toilet roll seedling pots
Start seeds indoors and then transfer the young plants to your garden or outdoor planters when they’re big enough. Use this toilet roll seedling pot idea from The Forked Spoon to make it easy and kid-friendly.
What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:
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