11+ Creative Tomato Cage Decorating Ideas to Try

Hey there! You won’t believe the hidden potential of those tomato cages collecting dust in your shed. Let’s dive into some fun and creative ways to turn them into stunning decor for your home and garden!

Summer Lantern Stand

Light up summer nights with a stylish lantern stand.
Light up summer nights with a stylish lantern stand.

Use tomato cages as lantern stands for outdoor summer gatherings. I love placing them around the patio for a soft and inviting glow.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Solar-Powered Lanterns: Illuminate your patio effortlessly with eco-friendly solar-powered lanterns for a warm, inviting glow.
  • LED String Lights: Enhance your evening ambiance with energy-efficient LED string lights for a magical twilight setting.
  • Decorative Plant Hangers: Add a touch of nature by incorporating decorative plant hangers for a lush, vibrant patio atmosphere.

Festive Ornament Tree

Brighten your home with a festive ornament tree made from tomato cages.
Brighten your home with a festive ornament tree made from tomato cages.

Create a whimsical ornament tree by stacking tomato cages and adorning them with colorful ornaments. My trick is to use shatterproof ornaments to avoid any mishaps with curious kids or pets.

A few things you might like:

  • Shatterproof Christmas Ornaments: Add a splash of color safely with these shatterproof ornaments, perfect for homes with pets and kids.
  • Tomato Cage Stakes: Securely stack your tomato cages to create the perfect foundation for a whimsical ornament tree.
  • Battery-Operated String Lights: Illuminate your ornament tree effortlessly with these versatile, battery-operated string lights.

Halloween Ghost Spectacle

Bring some Halloween spirit to your garden with this ghostly decoration.
Bring some Halloween spirit to your garden with this ghostly decoration.

Spook up your garden with a ghostly figure made from tomato cages. I crafted one with white netting and battery-operated lights, and it became the talk of the neighborhood!

You might like:

  • White Netting Fabric: Transform your tomato cage into a ghostly figure with this easy-to-drape, high-quality netting fabric.
  • Battery-Operated String Lights: Illuminate your garden ghosts with these efficient, weather-resistant battery-operated lights for a spooky allure.
  • Tomato Cage Stand: Get a sturdy tomato cage as the perfect base for your Halloween ghost figure project.

Charming Christmas Gnome

Create a whimsical Christmas gnome for your holiday decor.
Create a whimsical Christmas gnome for your holiday decor.

Turn tomato cages into a Christmas gnome with branches and cozy fabrics. A client loved her gnome so much, she kept it on her porch all winter!

Products that could assist:

  • Decorative Christmas Branches: Enhance your gnome with natural touches by adding festive evergreen branches. Create holiday charm easily.
  • Plaid Fabric for Crafts: Craft a cozy hat using plaid fabric, adding a warm and festive look to your gnome.
  • Artificial Berry Stems: Include vibrant berry stems to add a pop of color and festive cheer to your gnome decor.

Elegant Tomato Cage Angel

Illuminate your yard with an elegant angel decoration.
Illuminate your yard with an elegant angel decoration.

Craft a serene angel using tomato cages and string lights. I once added feathers for wings, and it turned into a heavenly centerpiece for my client’s front yard.

A few helpful options:

  • LED String Lights: Illuminate your angel with radiant LED lights for a magical, glowing outdoor display.
  • Artificial Feather Angel Wings: Enhance your angel with graceful, faux feather wings for a divine touch.
  • Tomato Garden Cage: Use a sturdy tomato cage as the perfect framework for your elegant outdoor angel display.

Vibrant Fall Leaf Topiary

Embrace the autumn spirit with a colorful fall leaf topiary.
Embrace the autumn spirit with a colorful fall leaf topiary.

Celebrate autumn by wrapping tomato cages in fall leaf garlands. My favorite addition is a string of warm lights to highlight the vibrant colors in the evening.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Artificial Fall Leaf Garland: Wrap your tomato cages in vibrant fall leaf garlands for a stunning autumn display.
  • Warm White String Lights: Enhance your topiary’s glow with warm, inviting string lights for cozy evenings.
  • Outdoor Tomato Cage: Start your fall project with a sturdy tomato cage, perfect for creative decorating.

Spring Bloom Tower

Welcome spring with a vibrant bloom tower at your doorstep.
Welcome spring with a vibrant bloom tower at your doorstep.

Create a floral tower by intertwining fresh spring blooms with a tomato cage. It’s a fantastic way to welcome guests with a burst of color by the entryway.

Consider these options:

  • Metal Tomato Cage: Elevate your garden display with a sturdy metal tomato cage, perfect for floral arrangements.
  • Coconut Coir Planter Liners: Enhance plant hydration and aesthetics with natural coconut coir planter liners.
  • Mix of Annual Flower Seeds: Add a pop of color and variety to your floral tower with vibrant flower seeds.

Rustic Pinecone Display

Create a cozy, rustic atmosphere with a pinecone display.
Create a cozy, rustic atmosphere with a pinecone display.

For a natural touch, arrange pinecones and garlands around a tomato cage. I once added twinkle lights, and the effect was simply enchanting.

A few choices to try:

  • Artificial Pine Garland: Enhance your display with lush pine garlands. Elevate your decor with natural charm.
  • LED Twinkle Fairy Lights: Add a magical glow to your arrangement. Transform any space with ambient lighting.
  • Decorative Pinecones Pack: Fill your space with rustic pinecones. Create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Halloween Gnome

Add a playful Halloween touch with a spooky gnome.
Add a playful Halloween touch with a spooky gnome.

Craft a Halloween gnome using spooky fabrics and a pointy hat. One client added a fake spider, and it became a delightful surprise for trick-or-treaters!

Items that may come in handy:

  • Spooky Halloween Fabric: Transform your gnome with eerie fabrics, creating a haunting focal point in your yard.
  • Pointed Witch Hat: Add a classic witchy touch to your gnome with this stylish, pointy hat.
  • Fake Halloween Spider: Surprise your guests with a delightfully eerie fake spider on your Halloween gnome.

Gourd Topiary Extravaganza

Bring rustic charm to your porch with a gourd topiary.
Bring rustic charm to your porch with a gourd topiary.

Celebrate fall with a gourd topiary by filling a tomato cage with colorful gourds. I adore how it adds a rustic charm to any porch.

Try these:

  • Assorted Decorative Gourds: Elevate your fall decor with colorful assorted gourds for a vibrant topiary display.
  • Tomato Cage: Create a sturdy base for your gourd topiary with a reliable and versatile tomato cage.
  • Fall-Themed LED String Lights: Brighten your display with cozy LED lights, adding warmth to your outdoor fall decorations.

Patriotic Fourth of July Display

Show your patriotic spirit with a festive Fourth of July display.
Show your patriotic spirit with a festive Fourth of July display.

Celebrate with a patriotic display using red, white, and blue ribbons on a tomato cage. This was a standout decor at my last Independence Day barbecue.

Might be a good match:

  • Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Set: Add flair to your tomato cage with vibrant patriotic ribbons for a festive Independence Day look.
  • Patriotic Floral Decor: Enhance your display with a red, white, and blue floral arrangement for added charm and color.
  • LED String Lights: Illuminate your patriotic display with bright LED lights, perfect for evening celebrations and atmosphere.
Text: Joyce Peterson