More Creative Ideas for Garden Planters from Recycled Goods

Recently, we here at Warming Trends posted a blog on using recycled materials to create unique and creative garden planters. This was a fun blog and since then I have create a planter box made from cinder blocks on my own patio.



However, I have now come across some more great items that may be lying around your yard, shed or garage that would be perfect for creating garden planters:

The Metal Tote Box

An old metal tote box for carrying tools can now be used as a planter box. Make sure to clean the tote well as you do not want any oil or grease residue from former tools that may have been in there. Also, be sure to drill a few drainage holes:


A Cranium Garden

Im not exactly sure where to find vessels quite like this, perhaps a thrift store or online somewhere, but you are sure to turn some heads with these unique planters:


The Colander

An old Colander, Tea Pot or Kettle is a great way to marry the indoors and out. You can even plant flowers or herbs in these containers and place on a window sill indoors to marry the outside with the in. Again, make sure to drill drainage holes in the tea pot or kettle:


Wheelbarrow Planter

This is a classic idea and you may have seen this idea utilized before, but an old wheelbarrow makes for a great planter box because it holds a lot of space and depth for planting flowers and plants that require a bit of depth for their roots to take hold. Also, this is another example of a mobile planter of you wish to change up your garden placement after awhile:


Sew, Sew, Sew Your Garden...

Ok, bad title, and you may need to search around a flea market or craigslist for this one, but an old row-boat or dingy can make for an eye catching garden. Again, plenty of depth to include some foliage that requires a deeper rooting system:


Aluminum Chic White Trash

Ok, so I am not stating that if you use this idea you are white trash, rather the opposite. Shiny and new aluminum trash cans can add a modern industrialism flare in an urban environment while providing plenty of space for a cool garden space:


Time for Tea?

Using and old porcelain pitcher and tea cups can add a little class to your outdoor dining experience. I like how this example just uses a little plant and keeps a minimalist expereince rather than bright vibrant colorful flowers.


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Source:

http://www.diynetwork.com/outdoors/12-unusual-and-upcycled-container-gardens/pictures/index.html