The Yard Decor You Can Thrift That Will Give Your Garden Serious Vintage Vibes

Sometimes all it takes is just one piece of décor to totally transform your yard or garden. And although it's easy to source outdoor pieces from your local garden center or dollar store, there's something undeniably special about finding vintage yard décor from a second hand source. Between old copper planters and unique lighting fixtures, there's tons of beautiful garden décor you should never pass up at the thrift store. That said, if you're looking to give your garden serious vintage vibes then there's one item in particular you'll want to get your hands on: a vintage flower cart.

These flower carts, which hold great significance in Japanese art and history, are an excellent addition to any yard or garden. While the carts can sell for quite a steep price online (more than $200 in some cases), it is always possible for valuable items like these to be accidentally under-priced at the thrift store, so keep your eyes peeled. If you're not sure what you're looking for, a flower cart is a simple structure often featuring two or four wheels and at least one flat shelf. Often made of wood or metal, the carts are used for displaying fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and other small trinkets. Historically, the carts were used by gardeners looking to sell their flowers but they've since become unique lawn décor pieces.

When searching for unique flower bed décor ideas to make your lawn stand out, a flower cart offers many benefits. For example, if the wheels on your cart are functional, you can easily transport your plants to a sunny or shady area depending on what they need at the moment. They also offer a relatively blank slate for further customizations such as painting the cart, adding string lights, or attaching a cute DIY sign.

Instead of using this cart solely for decorative purposes, you can also turn it into a functional garden work station. Store items you commonly need while working in the garden on the cart. Items such as watering cans, pruning shears, extra soil, gloves, spades, and hand trowels are a few examples. Alternatively, you can use the cart as an outdoor potting or seedling station. These carts also make ideal décor for bringing a vintage garden party to life. For garden parties and backyard cookouts, you could always use the cart to hold drinks or snacks as well.