HOW TO CREATE A NATURE GARDEN

Learn how to attract more wildlife to your garden with our natural garden ideas, from brightly coloured birdhouses to eye-catching decorative features. Then, refresh fences, sheds and wooden garden furniture with Cuprinol Garden Shades to create a unique and playful colour scheme. Let’s get started.

What is a nature garden?

A nature garden includes plants and habitats where wildlife can thrive. Depending on your preference, this could be flowers, potted plants, grasses or trees. No matter your garden size, we’re here to help you create a nature garden that’s sustainable, easy to maintain and enhances the look and feel of your outdoor space.

How to make a fairy garden

Fairies at the bottom of the garden do exist – so why not give them a fun home? This easy DIY fairy garden will capture children’s imaginations and impress adults!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Cuprinol Garden Shades in your choice of colour
Paintbrush
Terracotta pot
Moss, pebbles and twigs
Garden trowel
Compost
Fairy and animal mini figurines

Then, follow these steps to bring your fairy garden to life.

1. Paint a terracotta pot

Use Cuprinol Garden Shades to paint your plant pot in your favourite shade or create a unique design with multiple colours.

2. Forage for moss, pebbles and twigs

Find moss, pebbles and twigs around your outdoor space to decorate your fairy garden and give it a forest-like appearance. Add some compost to the pot, then assemble your foraged moss, pebbles and twigs.

3. Decorate your fairy garden

Now for the fun part – decorating! Get as creative as you like when adding the finishing touches to your fairy garden with mini figurines, whether animals or mythical creatures.

How to paint a garden birdhouse

Birdhouses are an excellent garden addition, providing a place for birds to shelter or feed.

To spruce up a wooden birdhouse with fun colours, you’ll need:

A selection of Cuprinol Garden Shades tester pots
Paint brushes
Hooks for hanging your newly painted bird boxes

Then, follow these steps to revamp your birdhouse.

1. Paint your birdhouse

Apply one coat of your chosen colour to the main body of your bird box. Use a contrasting shade to paint the bird box’s roof, making it stand out, or paint a fun design. Once the first coat of paint has dried, add a second coat and leave it to dry completely.

2. Hang the birdhouse

When the paint has dried, you can hang your bird box using hooks and string to secure it to a garden shed or fence.

How to create natural garden hooks

Sticks and twigs make great hooks for hanging garden tools and equipment while adding more natural materials to your outdoor space. Here’s what you’ll need for this simple yet effective DIY:

Your chosen Cuprinol Garden Shades colour
Woodcare brush
Natural twig
Sandpaper
Paintbrush
An old leather belt
Leather punch
Pencil
Sharp scissors
2 x mirror screws
Screwdriver
5 x hanging hooks
Tape measure

Then, follow these steps to make your natural garden hooks.

1. Clean and sand the twig

Remove dirt or debris from the twig using a dry paintbrush or woodcare brush. Then, sand the twig gently with sandpaper to smooth over any sharp edges and remove splinters.

2. Paint with Cuprinol Garden Shades

Apply a light coat of Cuprinol Garden Shades in your preferred colour. This allows the natural wood texture to stand out underneath the paint.

3. Attach the leather belt

Once the paint is dry, create two loops from an old leather belt at either end. Add an extra hole to line up the top of the loops, then secure with mirror screws.

4. Hang in place

Attach the mirror screws to the wall, and your new hook is ready to use! We recommend choosing a sheltered, dry area to prevent damage. Use S-shaped hanging hooks to store your garden tools, aprons, gloves, and other equipment.

Visit our blog for even more DIY garden inspiration. With step-by-step guides and helpful demo videos, it’s easy to refresh your outdoor space with Cuprinol products.