12 ideas for recycling old and discarded objects into fantastic planters
Sometimes all that is really missing is the inspiration to turn one person's trash into another's treasure. But in reality, even we own objects that can be recycled or repurposed. And in this vein, we probably have many old, disused items which can be recycled to become attractive flower pots, planters or vases.
Old furniture, toys, bottles and more - check out these great, creative recycling ideas:
An old children's chair that you don't want to part with, can end up holding vases of flowers in an absolutely adorable way.
A raised wooden frame, into which metal flower tubs can be placed: an effective, durable planter.
Do you want to find the ideal pot for a lavender plant? Consider using something in galvanized metal that has a silvery or iridescent color, matching the unmistakable colors of the plant itself.
Want to hang seedlings or cuttings up? Then, recycling plastic bottles could be right solution for you.
Do you have any plastic containers left over from plants you bought at the nursery? You could create a tower from them to fill with seasonal flowers (or maybe even strawberries). They are beautiful and take up very little space.
An old wheelbarrow turned into a planter is always a winning and super-spectacular idea.
To decorate a fence, an original space-saving idea, cheap idea is to use gutters which will be filled with soil: these gutter-planters are perfect for mounting along a fence.
It's hard to resist the rustic appeal of wooden crates, such as those used to store wine bottles: they are durable and robust, and are beautiful even when stacked on top of each other.
This was an old office filing cabinet, thrown away by someone and expertly salvaged by someone else. It's amazing how garbage can become something decorative with a little ingenuity.
A few old jugs can be great as vases and will bring a touch of the vintage into you garden.
The beauty of simple wooden trunks used as planters should never be underestimated: from those lying lengthwise, to smaller ones standing upright, they are all always very beautiful to look at!
Even old plastic or rubber toys - modified and repainted - can become amusing planters.
Have you already thought of some objects you can recycle in this manner?
