Wood Yard Sign Project Ideas

An example of a wooden sign guiding someone through your garden.

It is simple to make signs from wood. Cut pieces of formaldehyde-free plywood into the sizes you need and screw wooden stakes to the back. If you want to save money, ask for oops paint at any paint store, which is discounted paint that was incorrectly mixed or returned by the customer. You can use stencils to paint letters with a contrasting color.

Garden Labeling

You can create a sign for the entrance to your garden. Give your garden a name or dedicate it to someone and write a heart-felt message about them. You can use signs to label the areas of your garden. You can also use signs as an educational tool if you are using organic or dynamic gardening techniques like crop rotation or reuse your home’s water for irrigation.

Tree Identification

You can also use small yard signs to show and explain the identification of certain trees in your yard. You can write information such as the tree’s species name, what their role in nature is and which areas of the country they thrive in.

View Indicator

If you have a large plot of land with scenic views, make signs to highlight where these views are located. On each sign, write an inspiring quote. You can try letting the view inspire which quote you select.

References

• Mercedes Martinez: Interior Designer; 2010