10 Charming Vintage Garden Decor Ideas You Can DIY

Is it time to renovate your old garden :) Below I share some incredible ideas on how to turn old items into flashy pieces in your garden or garden. Here I give you information about what to do with the materials in your garden. There is something beautiful for every garden you can imagine on this list.

Vintage Garden Decor Design

If you're looking for a way to add flowers to a small or large space and retain some extra style in the process, vintage or retro looks are for you. I like to use all rusty or weathered items like wooden barrels, baskets, old sinks, old bedsteads and of course old milk jugs and doors. These are great ways to create a unique look you won't find in any other garden but fall in love with seeing on your own.

Where Can I Find Vintage Items in the Garden?

If you don't already have old items on hand, you should start looking! I love going to yard sales, estate sales, and flea markets. Sometimes you can find items that also fit the vintage style at a local thrift store.

Of course, going out and shopping isn't always easy right now, so I like to find things online whenever I get the chance. In this case, Etsy is the place to shop. There are always people selling updated second-hand items or their own vintage collections. Here are a few of my current favourites.

Antique Wire Frame Chair With Antique Plate

This wooden fence is vintage made with a few antique pieces. The wire frame chair has no cushions but instead has a beautiful planter filled with light pink flowers and greenery. The naturally growing decking surrounding the chair adds to the appeal of this look. Above the chair on the fence are a few simple pink and green themed antique plates and signs.

Old Ice Cream Freezer Planter

I love how this gardener used an antique ice cream freezer to add beautiful red and pink accents to her deck. This, alongside an old oak barrel, has become unique pots that add both beauty and function in a vintage style.

Recycled Sewing Table Planter

An old sewing table is easily turned into a beautiful planter. Add a basket of flower pots under the table on a low shelf. Above the desk, a piece of reclaimed wood is the perfect place to place a simple wooden window planter filled with flowing purple and white flowers and lush greenery.

Vintage Bucket Garden on Steps

I love how this gardener decorates his steps with simple pots made from old items. On the top step, they created a fun vintage-style fairy garden using a broken terracotta pot. The second step includes a cute little fairy garden banner and an antique bucket with beautiful purple flowers. On the lower step is an old decorative planter with an ongoing fairy garden style of purple and white flowers alongside white pebbles.

Hanging Antique Tub Planter

This vintage galvanized tub is perfect for hanging over a lawn or garden using a planter hook or even a hook for a bird feeder. Fill the bottom half with soil and flowing plants for a beautiful look that brings life to your garden or walkway.

Vintage Wooden Wheelbarrow Planter

Use this old wooden wheelbarrow on a great plant stand. This is perfect for holding any number of flower pots, including antique wash barrels, antique watering cans, and even old milk jugs.

Rusty Antique Wheelbarrow Full of Flowers

Another fun idea for rusty traditional metal wheelbarrows is to fill them with dirt and flowers. It's a small addition to any space, but it's also great for growing flowers without worrying about weeds or grass getting tangled.

Stacked Vintage Buckets and Barrels

Sometimes all you need is to put everything together to make them look great. Add a few accent flowers or some greenery here and there and you have a wonderful statement piece in your garden that brings together your love for all things vintage.

Vintage Garden Shelf with Wicker Chair

Another simple layout for adding beauty to a fence line is this fun little accent table with chairs. I love how they added old water jugs, kettles and antique canisters to make this vintage design pop.

Garden with Stacked Shelves

Sometimes all you need is a few old fruit boxes, a small ladder and some antique flower pots to create an old garden. This is great for a small space where it is necessary to stack your planters to keep things covered. You can still create a stunning garden with just a few items and some of your favorite succulents or greens.