How to Make Plant Decorations

Do-it-yourself garden decorations can add a colorful touch to your outdoor space and work double duty as plant identifiers.

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4. Attach the Stick

Spread some glue down the center of your design (Image 1). This is where the stick will go.

Attach the stick. Hold it on the glue until it is secure (Image 2).

5. Place Your Decoration in the Garden

Consider placing your decorations in various garden spots. Colorful butterflies or birds also bring new life to potted plants and window boxes.

Colorful Foil Butterfly Ready for Window BoxEnlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - Ready Set Grow! © 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited
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Excerpted from Ready, Set, Grow! by DK Books

2010

Dorling Kindersley

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