Whether you’re going for a vintage look or something modern, want to be unique or straightforward, these simple flower bed ideas are easy to create in any yard.
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Vintage Piano Flower Bed
One person’s trash is another’s treasure! Seek out an old piano from a junkyard, thrift store or your garage to repurpose as a flower bed. The flowers will cascade over onto the keyboard, for a dreamy look you’ll love. It’s a simple design to add to your collection of flower bed ideas.
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Flower Bed Barrel
If you like to use props to create a rustic look, consider this simple flower bed idea. An old barrel can be repurposed as a raised flower bed for vibrant flowers. Place among lawn-level garden edging to create dimension. You can also try creating a cut flower garden.
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Cinder Block Flower Bed
If you have a small patio that you want to keep simple but make beautiful, this is a great flower bed idea. Simply try cornering and stacking a group of cinder blocks up against a wall and filling them with soil and flowers. Using cinder blocks for raised beds is very inexpensive. The raised beds will make a magical backdrop for your quaint space.
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Pink and White Petunias Along a Stone Wall
Adorn a curved stone wall in your yard with budget-friendly and low maintenance pink and white petunias. They’re prolific bloomers that will last all summer long and are perfect for simple flower beds.
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Wooden Cart Flower Bed
Turn a new (or vintage) cart into a piece of art by transforming it into a flower bed. Overstuffed with herbs and colorful blooms, it’s the perfect accent piece to adorn your patio or porch.
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Poolside Flower Bed
If you have a pool, a great way to add some earthy appeal is to adorn it with flowers. Plan out and plant flower beds around your pool incorporating different heights, colors and textures to add dimension.
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