10 Creative DIY Garden Planters Made from Upcycled Finds
It turns out that you can grow plants pretty much anywhere.
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It turns out that you can grow plants pretty much anywhere.
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Brian Woodcock
Colander Planters
Hang spring flowers in brightly colored colanders for an unexpected and truly unique way to update your porch.
Get the full tutorial.
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Recycled Tire Planter
Though there's nothing very exciting about old tires, some wooden slats and a few coats of colorful spray paint can miraculously transform them into delightfully cheery backyard planters.
Get the tutorial at Lemon, Bean and Things.
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Rain Boot Planters
Have your kids outgrown their rain boots? Don't throw them out—put them to good use by filling them to the brim with some soil and your favorite flowers.
Get the tutorial at Rosy Posy.
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Drawer Planters
Stack an old dresser drawer atop a makeshift table and add some colorful paint for a bright, fun way to grow flowers.
Get the tutorial at My Repurposed Life.
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Shell Planters
Plant an adorable miniature garden using shells collected during your last beach vacation.
Get the tutorial at Radmegan.
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Tea Tin Planters
Plant herbs in vintage Twinings tea tins to start a windowsill garden that will freshen up your entire kitchen. (Add rocks to the bottom of the tins to let the herbs' roots breathe.)
Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.
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Shoe Organizer Vegetable Planter
Keep plants healthy and out of animals' reach by planting them in hanging shoe organizer pockets mounted to a fence.
Get the tutorial at Instructables.
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Kettle Planters
Start an indoor or outdoor garden by planting herbs in a used tea kettles—we love the vintage look of these tarnished silver ones.
Get the tutorial at Funky Junk Interiors.
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Ice Cream Dish Planters
Arrange succulents or other small plants in vintage ice cream dishes for the perfect dinner table centerpieces.
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Hanging Pot Planters
Paint terra-cotta pots in bright spring colors and hang them from your garden fence for a garden view that will make you smile.
Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.
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