Re-Purposing for Garden Planters

We get so bombarded with being green these days - as if gardening isn't green.  But these are some fun ways to set your garden apart from the typical planters as well as re-purposing some items you may have laying around the house or that could easily be found at garage sales, flea markets, etc.  There are a bunch of how-to tutorials if you click on the pictures.  Do you have your own re-purposed planters? Show us pictures, we'd love to see them.  Post them on our Facebook page.  Have fun re-purposing!

 

Have an old tire swing hanging around? This would be perfect for succulents, like the picture.  Otherwise, something that trails like petunias or sweet potato vine would be fun.

If cinder blocks are something you have..laying around.  You could build this to be as big or small as you want for your space.  The blocks could be painted to go with your current decor.

This is an idea for a planter.  You could keep or ditch the canopy.  This website (click the picture) has all kinds of funky 'junk' that could be used as planters.

So fun!  Old colanders come in a variety of vintage colors.  These can be hard to find, so check garage sales and flea markets.  Best of all, these are ready to go because the holes are already there!

Re-purpose an old chair into a fun planter.  Click this picture and get some how-to info to make your own.

Do you still use your old Weber charcoal grill? If you don't use it anymore why not turn it into a planter?  With some paint (if you want) and extra holes on the bottom, you're virtually ready to go.

This Old House is always full of awesome tutorials.  Click the picture and learn how to turn your old wagon into a fun planter.  

Do you you have one of these stored around the house somewhere?  At one time it may have stored shoes, cleaning supplies, or tools (mine at home holds garden tools).  Vertical gardening is hot right now, so why not turn it into a planter?  This would be great for herbs!  Click the picture for a how-to.

Just like the website says if you click this picture, this wouldn't be the easiest thing to replicate, but it certainly is cool!  I would imagine this could work on a large property somewhere.  Oh the possibilities.