Creating a one-of-a-kind look for your garden, patio or outside landscaping doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most unique additions to your gardenscape are made from items you already have around the house. To prove it, Earth911 rounded up 10 of our favorite repurposed planters for a little reuse inspiration. So, break out those shovels, and give a few of these fab ideas a try in your own garden – whether it’s in the backyard or your living room!
We adore these clever floppy disk planters, and we couldn’t believe how simple they are to make!
Get the full tutorial, complete with tips and stunning photos, from Brit + Co. contributor Anjelika Paranjpe.
Paranjpe filled her planters with a mix of succulents and hearty houseplants, but you can use any variety that strikes your fancy.
Tip: Opt for shallow-rooted plants to achieve the best results.
Succulents require very little soil, water or root space, meaning you can plant them almost anywhere – even inside an old book!
Dreamed up by Jen Campbell, the creative mind behind the beautiful reuse ideas at Green Wedding Shoes, these vintage book succulent planters are sure to attract some attention.
To give them a try at home, head to Green Wedding Shoes for the full tutorial.
When we saw this ingenious planter idea, we couldn’t believe we didn’t think of it first.
With built-in holes for aeration and water flow, that old colander from the kitchen makes a perfect hanging planter for your garden, balcony or patio.
Learn more about this idea, and check out loads more, at The Micro Gardener.
We’ve seen repurposed tire planters before, but this twist on the concept from Recaptured Charm blogger Lisa DeNardi caught our attention right away.
Put your handyman skills to work, and attach those upcycled tires to the wall of your garden shed for a repurposed rubber look that’s innovative, not expected.
Head to Recaptured Charm for more photos of DeNardi’s fab garden creation.
As all thrift-store enthusiasts know, pretty knick-knacks and five-cent finds can pile up quickly before reuse ideas present themselves.
Gather all those mismatched vintage teacups, and use Epheriell Designs blogger Jess Van Den’s tutorial to turn them into a fab indoor succulent garden for your home or office.
Waste-free and stylish? Sounds right up our alley!
When his kids outgrew their stockpile of toys, Adelaide, Australia-based garden enthusiast Michael Coghlan (aka Flickr user mikecogh) brought them outside for a second life.
This clever dump truck planter, which Coghlan used to house tasty rhubarb plants, can be used for anything from flowers to edibles.
Tip: Drill small holes in the bottom of your toys before adding soil for aeration and free water flow.
We love a good planter on wheels, and this clever reuse idea from Brooklyn gardener Shannon Holman stopped us right in our tracks.
Holman, who shares her gardening ideas in photos at the Flickr stream shnnn, picked up this repurposed pram planter from a friend and placed it in her kitchen for a bright and sunny look.
So, when the little ones outgrow their carriage, give this idea a try in your own home for a hearty dose of memories and a whole lot of reuse fun.
Get More Ideas: 7 More Reused Items to Boost Your Garden
Homepage Image: Anjelika Paranjpe/Brit + Co.
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