You want to spice up your garden in autumn but have no ideas? How about these 6 quick and really crafty decorating ideas?
The summer flowers are wilting, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are falling from the trees and before you know it, autumn is just around the corner. Anyone who still thinks that the cooler season is only dull and gray in gray is wrong. Because autumn also has its own special charm. Autumn loses nothing, especially in terms of colour.
The red and yellow leaves falling from the trees, the colorful pumpkins that sparkle in front of the front door and also chrysanthemums and asters shine in the most beautiful colors - autumn is really bright and colorful.
You shouldn't miss this spectacle. Of course, it is particularly nice when your own garden also looks autumnal, so that you can sit out and enjoy the view on nice days. Decorating ideas for the terrace or balcony can be found quickly, but what can you do in the garden? Are you lacking the ideas or just a few impulses that you can use to develop your creativity? We have put together 6 ingenious decoration ideas for you here, which can be imitated in just a few simple steps and are still expandable. Take a look for yourself.
6 easy-to-implement decoration ideas
» Decoration tip 1: redesign the bench in the front yard
In many front gardens there are still benches from summer. Here you can sit outside on mild summer evenings, enjoy the peace and quiet and let the day end. Why ignore the bank now on cooler days? Simply decorate them a bit. In this way, you can create an eye-catcher in no time at all without putting in a lot of effort.
Heather and chrysanthemums are among the most popular autumn plants. In this example, the pots were simply wrapped in a bit of jute and then draped on the bench. The lanterns provide an atmospheric glow of light in the evening hours. A pumpkin here and there and you're done.
» Decoration tip 2: Decorate a rustic wagon wheel with natural autumn materials
Old objects such as wooden wheels, jugs or forks are particularly suitable for autumn decoration because they radiate a rustic atmosphere. It's just perfect for fall.
You can place a small corner with various old objects in every garden. Of course, it looks really rustic if you set up this little spot in front of an old barn or a barn door. But this corner also has a wonderful autumnal effect under trees, bushes or in front of old windows or doors. You can use everything that autumn has to offer as decoration material. Here are a few examples:
- pumpkins
- Sunflowers
- Berries
- Corn on the cob
- Wild Wine
- Knots and Sticks
- Colorful Foliage
» Decoration tip 3: Wind chime - not just a spectacle for children
If you have small children in the household, you often cannot avoid one thing when it comes to garden decoration - a classic wind chime. The wind turbines, which shine in the brightest colors, are very popular. Whether the children are blowing themselves or holding the stick in the wind - it is simply fascinating how the colors merge. Especially in autumn, when it is often windy outside, you can see the spectacle often enough. Did you know that you can easily build these wind turbines yourself? Take a look at kikisweb.de, there are not only instructions for the classic models, but also for flowers, windscreens and radial pinwheels.
Windmills don't just enchant children. Even adults sometimes can't avoid it. No wonder, because somehow such a wind turbine also has a calming effect. But while children can be colorful and gaudy, adults are more fascinated by simple models. Windmills made of wood are very popular, and their look makes them perfect for autumn. I discovered very nice models on lignoma.com. Although they are a bit more expensive, they are hand-carved and have small special motifs. So no run-of-the-mill wind chimes that every third person has to stand in the garden.
» Decorating tip 4: Carve and set up wooden animals
The special thing about autumn is that nature has all kinds of handicraft materials ready. Not only chestnuts, acorns, berries and corn can be used for handicrafts, but also wood.
You often find the wood when walking through nature. Just take it with you and be a little creative. If you prefer to work according to instructions, you can find them atAmazon.de two books with a whole series of illustrated instructions. All you have to do is collect the materials quickly.
» Decoration tip 5: Fill old suitcases with plants
This old suitcase is another example of how rustic objects exude a very special charm and yet somehow belong in autumn. A few succulents were simply placed in this old suitcase. The advantage of these plants is that they do not need much soil and do not require much care.
Put in a few stones, maybe a branch or two with red berries and a new decorative element is ready, which is guaranteed to attract one or the other eye.
» Decoration tip 6: Large variety of plants
Most potted plants are no longer pretty to look at when autumn begins. Time to plant new flowers. Autumn offers a wide range, such as:
- Heather
- Cyclamen
- Chrysanthemums
- Silver Wire
- etc.
All plants are a great eye-catcher individually, but also form an enchanting picture together. In the example above, the plants were planted individually in pots and placed on a bed of pebbles. All around a bit of colorful autumn leaves and done. Looks great doesn't it?