Use A Wood Round To Turn Any Planter Into Cute Mushroom Yard Decor

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One of the easiest ways to decorate outdoors is with cute backyard accessories. Here's the thing, though — large, interesting garden pieces that are also affordable are not easy to find. A quick search of any popular retailer's website will bring up a bunch of generic backyard furniture and accessories of questionable quality that almost everyone has. You don't, of course, have to settle for what's on store shelves. You can create your own whimsical garden treasures, ones that are guaranteed to add a touch of elegance or playfulness to outdoor spaces. A good example is the DIY mushroom garden decor by TikTok creator hometalk. The artsy crafter demonstrating the idea in the video paints solid pine wood rounds to resemble mushroom caps and glues them onto stems made from upturned planters.

These garden pieces can be as large or small as you wish. They're functional (you can use them as stools), and they have both a woodland and designer vibe. They are as much a unique flower bed decor idea to make your lawn stand out as they are practical patio furniture. Best of all, this DIY doesn't require any specialized woodworking skills. You're essentially just painting and gluing. To make this one-of-a-kind mushroom yard decor, grab some 14-inch to 18-inch BalsaCircle Centerpieces Wide Round Natural Poplar Wood Slices or a couple of these 18-inch NEXTCraft Unfinished MDF Circles for less than $20 each. You'll also need a few large flower planters with an exterior that resembles a mushroom stem. Got old pots lying around? It's an easy way to take your planters from boring to beautiful. Finally, get some E6000 Multipurpose Clear Glue, some spray paint in your choice of colors, a tub of white paint, and a sponge brush.

Use a clean cloth to wipe down the pine wood rounds, removing any splinters or dust. Don a mask, head outside for better ventilation, and lay down a protective work surface. Then spray paint the wood rounds — ideally using a different color for each round. Allow the paint to dry to the touch, then use a sponge brush to paint on the white polka dots. Mix up the sizes and spacing for a more organic look. It's optional, but you could apply a transparent exterior sealer, like Rust-Oleum 249859 Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint in Semi-Gloss Clear, to weatherproof your handiwork.

Leave the painted (and sealed, if you're using it) rounds to fully cure — this could take anywhere from 7 to 30 days. Once the long wait is up, turn your large flower pots upside down and apply the E6000 or another waterproof glue to the bases. Center the painted wood round on the planter base and press down firmly. Top the rounds with something heavy, like some old textbooks, to help the two surfaces better adhere to one another. That's it! All that's left to do now is explore savvy ways to incorporate this art into your yard.

If you want to customize your mushrooms, there's no harm in painting the planter as well as the wood rounds. Go for white to make them pop. You can also mix up the size of the planters and wood rounds to create large and mini mushrooms. Or why not take this whimsical decor idea to the next level and drape string lights over your mushrooms? This DIY will turn your garden into the illuminated, enchanted escape you've always dreamed of.