Most of you know that I like a bit of whimsy in my garden! I think a really cute way to add some fun is by using unusual containers. All kinds of things that are considered “junk” could be repurposed into fun and interesting containers for your garden or patio. Here’s a round up of some creative garden containers.
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These unique garden containers are so inspiring!
I wish I would find chicken feeder so I could make this cute planter from Inspired By Charm!
How about re-using rusty items like a pitchfork as a garden planter – from Vicky’s Intrigues
Rosy Posy hung these cute boot planters on her fence. Check out her tutorial
Isn’t this pretty! I’ll be looking for old benches this summer! Bench as a planter via Junque Drawer Chick
I don’t think I could do this to an old typewriter unless it was totally falling apart, but it looks cool! Besserina has a tutorial on how to plant one.
Tire planters are really common in the South! via You Grow Girl
Aren’t these funnel planters a good idea since they already have a hole for drainage! via Hidden Hills Garden
I’ll never look at an old grill the same way again! Container grill via Cottage at the Crossroads
I know I can find an old wicker chair! Real wicker doesn’t last long outside in the South so people are always putting pieces in the trash! Pretty wicker chair planter found via indulgy
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing these fun ideas for using unusual objects as garden planters! Go visit the linked sources for more photos of their amazing creations.
Melanie says
May 30, 2013 at 10:06 amI love unusual containers for the garden, too. Some of these people had great ideas…love the boots on the fence!
Judy Clark says
May 30, 2013 at 11:37 amManuela – Such cute ideas! I love the bench and also the wicker chair. The typewriter is just darling also – well, I guess I really like them all!!
Judy
Terri Steffes says
May 30, 2013 at 2:05 pmManuela, long time no see! I just finished my doctorate and now I am going around looking for blogging friends that I have ignored for the last couple of years. Glad to see you are still going strong!
Manuela says
May 30, 2013 at 4:43 pmHi Terri!!
Congratulations on finishing your doctorate – that’s impressive! Yep, I’m still here – new blog name same content 🙂
Vee says
May 30, 2013 at 2:08 pmGreat ideas! Love the typewriter, but I’m not doing that one either. The wicker chair would be right up my alley.
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
May 30, 2013 at 3:53 pmThese are all so fun and so creative. Love them. Hugs, Marty
Lynn Wood says
May 30, 2013 at 6:57 pmWhat fun and original ideas. This post has got me thinking in a whole lot of new directions.
Thanks for gathering these up!
Lynn
Debbie says
May 31, 2013 at 6:29 amAnd here I sit with nothing but terra cotta pots in my garden areas. Seriously, not even some galvanized tin. Get with the program, Debbie.
Dawn says
May 31, 2013 at 7:22 amLove them all, I am with you: Round up what you have and use it:)
Penny @ The Comforts of Home & From Harvest To Table says
May 31, 2013 at 9:02 amLove all of these!
Poppy says
May 31, 2013 at 10:11 amHi Manuela,
How beautifully imaginative these all are! I love the first one with the red geraniums, so dainty and sweet but also the summer ‘stockings’ are adorable!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Poppy
TJs Sweet Home says
May 31, 2013 at 10:42 amMy what creativity! I always feel that if I do something similar it won’t be cute, just “junky”, lol! Love these!~TJ
Theresa H. Roach says
May 31, 2013 at 6:37 pmOh those are some really cute planters:) A friend of mine showed me a picture last night of some planters her husband made out of gutters:) I will get her to send me a picture to share! Have a blessed weekend, HUGS!
Katharina says
May 31, 2013 at 8:18 pmI can do the first one! I have an old chicken waterer that I can use, I’m so happy! LOL
I’m going to save old wellies for the boots on the fence idea as well. All of these are awesome!
Marilla says
June 1, 2013 at 8:02 amOh the funnels are my favorite! I also really love the typewriter but I feel the same way you do about that. I have an old typewriter from my fiance’s family but I couldn’t possibly put it outside!
Carol Cook says
June 7, 2013 at 8:32 pmI can’t wait to hit the garden tomorrow after a visit to the attic. You have given me some fun ideas.
mishelle says
June 7, 2013 at 11:41 pmLove the rain boots idea! I happened to pin that the other night.so cute