- Bird houses are a simple craft for the garden.bird house -1 image by Rog999 from Fotolia.com
Gardens are not just for vegetables anymore. Many people view their gardens as outdoor living spaces where friends and family can come together to enjoy nature. Decorating gardens can take the form of comfy patio sets, lanterns and knick-knacks that express the owner's personal style. Country-style wooden crafts are classic additions to the outdoor living space and come in a variety of styles. - Wooden bird houses and feeders not only add interest to the layout of your garden, but they also provide shelter and food for winged passersby. Feeders and boxes invite a host of colorful, musical birds into your garden. These wooden structures can be built with kids since the construction is fairly simple and kids enjoy painting the houses in bright colors. It's also a wonderful way for both kids and adults to connect with the garden fauna.
- Decorative planters in the shape of wishing wells, wheel barrows and carts are classic country crafts for the garden. These woodworking projects require intermediate skill since both the cutting and construction are quite involved. When complete, wishing wells can be nestled into some flowering shrubs or used as a planter to hold a wandering vine. In addition to wells, ideas for decorative planters include wheelbarrows or carts being pulled by sweet farm animals. These projects not only look lovely in the garden, but they also serve the purpose of housing plants and adding height and dimension to the garden layout.
- Silhouettes will have passersby doing a double-take as they stroll through your garden. These wooden outlines of characters give the impression of presence in your garden. Maybe you prefer the shadow of a cowboy leaning up against your wall, a country girl skipping through the daisies or a handful of farm animals grazing in your vegetables. These projects are simple to complete since there is no nailing or assembling. You simply sketch the outline of your character, cut with a scroll saw and paint the image black. Set up the silhouettes in your garden and enjoy.
- Arbors and trellises are frames for vines to grow up and over. They add a touch of classic beauty and elegance to your garden while giving height to the space. Arbors provide a grand entrance to your garden or frame a special area, perhaps a favorite spot by a pond or over a bench. These projects are best left to expert woodworkers since the structures require considerable planning and construction.
