10 Dollar Tree Garden DIYs That Look Expensive (But They’re So Affordable!)

Are you dreaming of a beautiful outdoor space but working with a tight budget? I’m about to show you how to transform your garden, patio, or balcony with items that cost just C$1.75 each from Dollar Tree! These 10 Dollar Tree garden DIYs look high-end but are incredibly affordable. I’ve tested each one in my own garden, and I’m excited to share them with you. The best part? All of these projects use affordable supplies from Dollar Tree!

Watch the full video tutorial for all these projects:

What You’ll Need

Before creating these fun Dollar Tree garden DIYs, here’s a shopping list for your next Dollar Tree trip:

• Wire wreath frame
• Sheet moss
• Mini terracotta pots
• Faux plants & succulents
• Large plastic plant pots
• Pizza pan
• Fringed rugs
• Triple plant pots
• Garden stakes
• Solar lights
• Plastic dessert bowls
• Woven baskets
• Special Walnut wood stain
• Hanging photo frame
• Mirrored jars with handles
• Glass vase
• Decorative lid
• Scalloped plastic bucket
• Decorative watering can
• Battery-operated twinkle lights
• Spray paint (black and gold)
• White acrylic paint
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• E6000 adhesive
• Pipe cleaners

Pro Tip: Check your Dollar Tree’s garden section early in the season for the best selection!

1. Hanging Solar Lamp

These elegant hanging solar lamps create the perfect ambiance for summer evenings and look like something from an expensive home decor store!

Materials:

• Mirrored jars with handles from Dollar Tree
• Tops of solar lights
• Plant stakes
• E6000 adhesive

Instructions:

1. Remove the top solar panel portion from solar path lights
2. Attach the solar panel to the lid of your jar with E6000 adhesive
3. Hang your jar from plant stakes using the handles
4. Place in sunny spots during the day to charge

These cast beautiful light patterns at night and cost less than $7 each to make!

2. Terracotta Pot Front Door Wreath

This statement wreath will instantly elevate your front entrance and looks far more expensive than its Dollar Tree origins!

Materials:

• Wire wreath frame
• Burlap fabric or wide burlap ribbon
• Sheet moss & reindeer moss
• Mini terracotta pots (8-10)
• Faux plants & succulents
• White acrylic paint
• Dry brush
• Hot glue gun
• Pipe cleaners

Instructions:

1. Cover your wire wreath frame completely with burlap, securing with hot glue
2. Take your mini terracotta pots and lightly dry brush with white paint for a weathered look
3. Arrange the pots on your wreath before tying them to the form with pipe cleaners and tacking down with hot glue as needed
4. Hot glue some moss in between the pots onto the covered wreath form
5. Fill each pot with moss, then different faux plants and succulents
6. Add more faux plants around the wreath with hot glue

This unique wreath is so affordable to make and will have neighbors asking where you bought it!

3. Vertical Strawberry Garden

This incredible vertical strawberry garden is both beautiful and functional – perfect for small spaces!

Materials:

• 9 triple plant pots from Dollar Tree
• Strong garden stake
• Potting soil
• 18 strawberry plants
• Spray paint (optional)

Instructions:

1. If desired, spray paint your pots for a cohesive look
2. Insert your stake firmly into the ground or a large planter
3. Punch out the drainage holes in all the pots
4. Create holes in the center of each pot with a soldering iron, then thread the first pot onto the stake through the hole
5. Add potting soil and plant a strawberry plant in each pot
6. Continue adding pots and plants, rotating each pot slightly for maximum sun exposure
7. Water thoroughly once complete

This space-saving garden produces plenty of berries and creates a beautiful vertical element in your garden for under C$15 (plus the cost of plants).

4. Glowing Watering Can Feature

This magical glowing watering can creates a stunning focal point for evening garden enjoyment!

Materials:

• Decorative watering can
• Plant stake
• Paint (choose a color that matches your outdoor décor)
• Battery-operated twinkle lights

Instructions:

1. Clean your watering can and apply a coat of paint for a fresh look
2. Once dry, insert the plant stake into the ground where you want your feature
3. Secure the watering can to the stake at an angle that looks like water pouring out
4. String the twinkle lights so they cascade from the spout down to the ground
5. Hide the battery pack in the can for a clean look

This enchanting garden feature is so affordable to create and looks absolutely magical at night!

5. Toadstool Lights

These adorable toadstool lights add a whimsical touch to garden paths or planters!

Materials:

• Solar pathway lights
• Small plastic dessert bowls
• E6000 adhesive

Instructions:

1. Glue the bowl “caps” to the top of each solar light with E600 adhesive
2. Place along garden paths or in planters

These create a magical fairy garden feel for less than $5 per light!

6. Side Table with Ice Bucket

This clever side table doubles as an ice bucket for entertaining and costs just a fraction of store-bought versions!

Materials:

• Two large plant pots
• Pizza pan
• Black spray paint (or color of choice)
• E6000 adhesive

Instructions:

1. Spray paint all pieces with your chosen color for a cohesive look
2. Once dry, place one pot upside down as the base
3. Place the second pot right-side up on top and secure with E6000 adhesive
4. Add the pizza pan on top to create your table surface
5. For parties, remove the pan and fill the top pot with ice for drinks!

This versatile piece costs about $20 to make and looks like a specialty garden store item!

7. Outdoor Table Lamp

This elegant outdoor table lamp adds charm to evening gatherings and costs less than $8!

Materials:

• Glass vase
• Decorative lid
• Gold spray paint
• Scalloped clear plastic bucket
• Top of solar light
• E6000 adhesive

Instructions:

1. Place the lid on the vase, and pray paint the vase and lid gold for an elegant look
2. Take the top off a Dollar Tree solar light, and glue it with E6000 adhesive to the top of the lid on the vase
3. Turn the scalloped bucket upside down and glue it on top of the solar light to create your lampshade

This lamp adds such a cozy glow to evening gatherings and looks like a high-end piece!

8. French Country Plant Baskets

These French country-inspired plant baskets add elegance to your outdoor space!

Materials:

• Woven baskets from Dollar Tree
• Special Walnut wood stain
• Foam brush

Instructions:

1. Apply Special Walnut stain to the baskets with a foam brush, working in small sections
2. Allow to dry completely, then apply a second coat if desired
3. Add your favorite potted plants or herbs

These baskets look absolutely stunning and give your garden that high-end French country feel for just a few dollars each!

9. Outdoor Pillows

These outdoor pillows cost a fraction of store-bought versions and add comfort to your patio furniture!

Materials:

• Two fringed rugs per pillow
• Hot glue gun
• Upcycled polyfill (from old pillows or cushions)

Instructions:

1. Place two rugs with right sides facing out
2. Apply hot glue around three edges
3. Fill with polyfill
4. Glue the final edge closed

These add coziness to outdoor seating, and the fringe detail gives them a designer look for about $3.50 each!

10. Dried Floral Suncatcher

This beautiful dried floral suncatcher adds a delicate touch to your garden or patio!

Materials:

• Hanging photo frame from Dollar Tree
• Pressed or dried flowers

Instructions:

1. Remove the clear insert from your hanging frame
2. Arrange dried flowers inside the insert (I used these pressed flowers from Amazon)
3. Place the insert back in frame
4. Hang in a spot where light can shine through

The way the light catches these flowers creates a beautiful effect, and it’s so simple to make for under $5!

Who needs expensive garden decor when Dollar Tree has everything you need to create a beautiful outdoor oasis on a budget? These 10 Dollar Tree garden DIYs prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a stylish outdoor space.

Which project will you try first? Let me know in the comments below!

Looking for more budget-friendly DIY ideas? Check out my Cozy Home Decor Ideas Using Upcycled Materials and Easy DIY Solar Water Fountain posts!

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