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Be inspired by these stunning old country garden decorations

The 'Three Rs' are all you need: recycle, reclaim and repurpose

Have a little faith

quite like a ruined wall. This one, made from Hebel blocks, showcases an old church window – the whole scene festooned with Pandorea ‘Snowbells’. Nothing adds an old-world feel

Who needs ceramics?

swap a pricey pot and plinth for a rusty metal bucket resting on a log. Add the lovely trailing plant Spanish shawl (Heterocentron elegans) for a splash of bright pink.For sweet simplicity, 

Stained glass is always in style

makes a striking feature. Simply frame it with timber, then fill in the opening with a decorative salvaged screen door. The view beyond it will be seen in a stunning new light.A gorgeous stained- glass window

Think outside the garden, too

sets the tone for the wonders that lie ahead. Recycled timber sleepers and rustic lettering are the perfect teasers to this intriguing space, full of farm-inspired flair. The gateway to your garden

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Keeping it seasonal keeps it easy

can be used to create atmosphere. This basket filled with pine cones would make a delightful outdoor Christmas decoration. Seasonal adornments

Think of all the possibilities

invites embellishment. Here, a piece from a draught-horse harness adds a lovely curvaceous line and an old-fashioned touch to the top.A new gate

Old doesn’t mean forgotten

, perch an old cast-iron trivet on a weathered sleeper. For an intriguing artwork

Welcome-in the animals whatever way you can

loves a shady and peaceful summer nook, complete with their own splash pool and an archway of native hardenbergia.Every feathered friend

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Give the fairies somewhere to call ‘home’

the downright quirky, like this mini settler’s cottage, by displaying it in a prominent place. This garden celebrates

Recycle whatever you find

Any container will instantly look glorious when it’s planted with annuals. How about red and white petunias for the festive season?

Breathe new life into whatever comes your way

a pushbike relic is propped against a tree and turned into a charming plant stand. Given new life, 

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