6 Ideas to Cheaply and Beautifully Decorate a Garden Plot Using Recycled Materials

For most people, the dacha is the only place where they can find peace with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. As a result, special attention is given to the relaxation area. Even on a small plot, everyone can find space for a gazebo with a grill or at least a simple shelter. Today we will tell you how to beautifully arrange the yard for free using recycled materials or with minimal costs.

1. Flower Bed from Recycled Materials

A stylish and beautiful flower bed is considered one of the main decorations of any plot. However, flowers require constant care and attention. Taking care of a large flower bed is very difficult and takes quite a lot of time.

We offer another option: organize a couple of original flower beds using old unnecessary items from the garage. For this, anything will do: old shoes, broken pots, grandfather's suitcase, even a broken bicycle. Such an impressive flower bed will add originality to your plot and won't cause much trouble.

2. Patio

A patio, or a reading zone (rest area). It is usually set up on the porch or backyard. Its main feature is small garden tables and soft sofa sets.

If you have pallets or know where to get them for free or buy them cheaply, then this idea is perfect for you. For greater stability, it is advisable to fill the area with gravel or crushed stone and then install the structures on top. To make the relaxation area more attractive, you can complement the landscape with flowers and install lighting fixtures.

3. Grill from Construction Waste

It's rare to find a plot without a grill, but more often than not it’s just a plain metal box. If that's your case too, you can easily fix it. First, inspect the area and think about what to pave it with — planks, tiles or gravel. Check what’s left over from construction work. If there's nothing, let the grass remain.

The fire pit itself can be built with regular bricks or stones. Next to the grill, place logs, benches, or you can buy inexpensive garden chairs. To enjoy comfortable evenings in summer, you can install ground-level lights near the grill.

4. Pool

Probably, everyone dreams of having a small pool at their dacha. However, its purchase and installation will cost a round sum that not everyone can afford. We can offer you the most budget-friendly option — build a pool from hay blocks and thick plastic sheeting. This structure is quite reliable and will cost just a few coins, but it will delight you and your children all summer long.

5. Pond

Most people associate summer with sunshine and water. Therefore, a good idea is to set up a small pond on the plot. The simplest option is to bury an unnecessary container (a tub, barrel, etc.) in the ground. A bit more expensive but more beautiful option is to dig a hole with various depressions and cover the bottom with thick plastic sheeting.

The banks should be paved with natural stone, flowers planted, and lighting installed. Artificial lilies can be placed in the water.

6. Gazebo or Simple Shelter

It's pleasant to sit in the yard with a cup of coffee after waking up, enjoy the morning coolness and birdsong. Or spend a warm evening with friends. However, building a gazebo takes a lot of time and materials are not cheap, but you want to rest right now.

If you have old beams left over after roof repairs or there is dry wood on the plot that can be cut down, then build a gazebo from reeds. This plant can be found near every water body and cut to the required length.

After completing the construction, the posts should be sanded and coated with lacquer to make them more attractive.