Sometimes just a single piece of décor can completely transform your yard or garden. While it’s convenient to find outdoor items at your local garden center or dollar store, discovering vintage yard décor from a second-hand source holds a unique charm. From antique copper planters to distinct lighting fixtures, there is a plethora of stunning garden décor pieces you should never overlook at the thrift store. If you’re aiming to infuse your garden with serious vintage vibes, there’s one particular item you should seek out: a vintage flower cart.
Flower carts, which hold significant importance in Japanese art and history, make a wonderful addition to any yard or garden. Although these carts can sometimes fetch a high price online (over $200 in some cases), there’s always a chance of finding them priced lower at a thrift store, so stay vigilant. If you’re unsure what to look for, a flower cart is a simple structure usually featuring two or four wheels and at least one flat shelf. Typically constructed from wood or metal, these carts are used for displaying fresh-cut flowers, potted plants, and other small trinkets. Historically, gardeners used them to sell flowers, but today they’ve become unique lawn décor pieces.
How to style and customize a vintage flower cart
When looking for distinctive flower bed décor ideas to make your lawn stand out, a flower cart offers numerous advantages. For instance, if your cart’s wheels are functional, you can easily move your plants to sunny or shady spots as needed. Additionally, they provide a relatively blank canvas for further personalization, such as painting the cart, adding string lights, or attaching a charming DIY sign.
Beyond decorative purposes, you can also convert this cart into a practical garden workstation. Use it to store items you frequently need while gardening, like watering cans, pruning shears, extra soil, gloves, spades, and hand trowels. Alternatively, it can serve as an outdoor potting or seedling station. These carts are also perfect for creating a vintage garden party atmosphere. For garden parties and backyard cookouts, consider using the cart to hold drinks or snacks as well.
