How To Recycle Glass Bottles As Decoration In The Garden

Glass is used in as many products as we buy from the supermarket, such as jams, fruit juices and wine. Usually, if we have too many glass bottles at home, we take them to the vending machine. But if you are a restless person who loves to make crafts, we would like to give you some ideas for decorating your garden by recycling glass bottles.

Even if you do not have a garden, you can still use these ideas. That way, you can make gifts for friends and family members who have gardens.

We all tend to accumulate a lot of glass bottles without even realizing it and they are all of different sizes. Here we show you some very innovative and interesting designs that you can use in your garden, especially using wine bottles.

You can use them as  decorative elements, for example to divide the different areas in your garden, or to build things with. 

Ideas for recycling glass bottles in your garden

The good thing about recycling and this new trend is that we can transform many everyday items into new and very useful products. It is as if we are giving them another life and another chance to be useful.

In addition, recycling is a great way to take care of the environment and our wallets.

Let’s take a look at some fun projects.

Wine bottles like pots

An original idea is to turn our wine or beer bottles into plant pots.

Remember that you do not have to use plants that need to grow or that require a lot of soil. Instead, you can  use these bottles for herbs  that you can store in your kitchen . Mint, parsley and coriander are all good options.

• You can put these bottles upside down so that the hole acts as a drain. Then you can cut the bottom of the bottles and put the plants in them.
• Alternatively, you can plant other types of plants in these bottles if you place them horizontally. Placing them on their side, with one side open, is a very original idea that also looks good.

Unique fences and divisions by reusing glass bottles

By stacking a few bottles on top of each other, you can make a fence or divide different areas in your garden. It’s a bit like making a partition of bottles. The visual effect is very colorful and relatively simple.

You can also  create a fence to protect sensitive plants. That way, you can prevent people and animals from stepping on them.

1. Start by halving the neck of the first row of bottles.
2. Then add the following rows in an organized way. Ideally, you want the rows to be stuck together so that the structure does not fall apart.
3. To do this, you need  to have many bottles : Make sure you have them all before you start so that you do not run out and thus can not finish the project.

Lamps and candlesticks

A more classic idea is to transform recycled glass bottles or jars into candlesticks and candle holders. Since glass is transparent, it lets in light. So when you put a flame or artificial light inside these bottles, the result is really beautiful.

To make a lamp or candlestick, you need to cut the bottles very well. Be careful not to ruin them, and of course try not to cut yourself.

What do you need?

• Recycled glass bottles
• Ought to
• Light bulb
• Support and wires with connectors
• Lampshade
• Electrical tape

Follow these steps to make a lamp out of a glass bottle:

• Clean the bottle both inside and out.
• Decide if you want to leave the label on the bottle. If you let it sit, you give your lamp a much older or vintage effect. 
• Make a hole in the bottom of the bottom using the drill.

• Insert the cable through the hole and connect it to the bulb holder using electrical tape.
• Then put the holder on top of the bottle, screw in the bulb and put on the lampshade.

You can put this lamp in your garden or you can even use it indoors in your home. Either way, it will give the space a stunning and very original effect.

Make a terrarium

Terrariums are very easy to make and they look great. All you have to do is prepare your bottle properly so you can put gemstones, sand, shells, small plants, etc. inside.

You can also use materials other than just glass bottles to make your terrarium. Ideally, you should try to find different sizes of bottles or even an aquarium.

Then you can put them either in the garden or in your house. It’s also  great as a decoration on the dining table!

Candlesticks made by reusing glass bottles

Finally, another good idea is to make candlesticks with wine bottles. They are very simple to make, they are cheap and most importantly, they are very original. This will give your garden a bohemian feel.

1. Melt a candle and let the wax drip into the bottle.
2. When you have enough wax, hold the candle inside what you want to use and let it dry and stick.
3. When it is dry, your candlestick is ready.

As you can see,  you can do so many things by recycling glass bottles. So the next time you are about to get them in the vending machine, you should consider trying one of these crafts instead.