from old and ugly to new and pretty . . .

Ever wonder how you can make use of old and unwanted objects around your house?  Well, there are so many imaginable things that you can repurpose them into pretty and lovely garden "eye catchers".  Just make your imagination run wild and visualize how these things can be transformed into something new that you will love to show off in your garden.

Old Ironing Board

You can rest the flower pots on it or use it as bird bath, too. It can also give height to potted plants in groupings.  It is nice to have flowers hanging on it like petunias or plants in vines.

Old Wheelbarrow

It is an interesting flower and herb planter.   One good idea is to bury the front wheel a bit and once the plants bloom it will look like the wheel borrow fell over and the flowers falling with it.

Old Toilet

You can also paint it with attractive colors such as lavender, pink, red or what ever color that may contrast or complement the flowers that will be planted in it.  You can paint it with some artistic designs.  Flowers will be happy to sit on this repurposed seat. 

Sink Planter

Sinks will also do well as a flower bed or for your herbs.  You can  paint it with your favorite color or leave it as is.  Or, you can use it as a fountain with water running on the faucet.  Also, it will make good as a bird bath. 

Also, turn an old porcelain sink into a planter for creeping vines. Place the sink on bricks or cinder blocks to allow for drainage. Place plants in either basin, add box planters to surround it as well. Smaller plants work well, too.

Old boats, Top-down Cars, Trailers

They can be used as lovely plant beddings.  Plants and flowers flowing from the windows will be lovely.  You can transfer them easily wherever you want. Even if you transfer home, it can go with you easily.  Just tag it along!   

Old Dresser Drawers

Use old dresser drawers to house a succulent or small cactus garden, herbs and flowering plants, too.  Actually , any plant will look good in it.

Half-gallon plastic milk or juice jug

You can use it as a flowering pot.  It will make a lovely potting piece especially if it is painted with floral, birds, butterflies and other garden loving insect - or you can use contact paper with pretty designs on it. Cut away the bottom of the jug, then cut out the handle side of the jug almost to the handle in an oval shape. Now you have a scoop for birdseed, potting soil or anything else you need to scoop. Leave the cap on the end of the jug.