Easy DIY Projects for Beautiful Garden Accents

A gorgeous gazing ball can add sparkle to your planting bed. With just an old bowling ball, some embellishments and adhesive, you can create this beautiful accent in less than a day. Unleash your creativity with glass beads ...

... or different colored glass beads — so that each side of the ball is different — or ...

... go completely contemporary with simple metal washers from the hardware store.

Do you have a colorful plate or shallow bowl that you don't use? Even when the birds aren't dipping, sipping or sunning, these colorful birdbaths look plenty festive in the garden.