Would you like to be an inspiration to others by using old mailboxes that will add personality to your garden?
It would it be exciting and challenging to take your garden to a whole new level and personalize with your own repurposed/recycled letter boxes.
It will be nice to have flowers flowing down from the mailbox. It will look like a bouquet with the box keeping the flowers together. Drooping flowers will look wonderful in it.
Consider the following in pursuit of repurposing your found objects:
Will it give you a challenge to make things that were once considered junk, worthless or ugly into a wonderful piece of art?
Can you express your artistic ability through recycling the object?
Will your guests be very impressed with your creativity and whimsical style?
Can it be a way for you to personalize your garden?
The best part about it all is that there aren’t any rules to turn your old mailboxes into garden treasures – but just consider some guidelines. You have to make sure that the items are sturdy enough to stand up to all kinds of weather. The key is to search for durable items, things that you would not mind if they face the weather elements.Will you enjoy the benefits of saving money by using the repurposed item?
If you’re going to use the old mailbox as a planter, be sure to drill holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Is it large enough to keep plants from drying out?
Will it add interest during all four seasons or only when it’s planted?
You may use these simple ideas with a splash of creativity to make your own garden decorations and treasures that you will be proud of.
You can make your mailbox pretty by painting your old mailbox with birds or floral theme.
You may also mount an old mailbox on a post in your garden area to hold your small gardening tools. This keeps them close at hand but out of the weather. Put the flag up to remind yourself that a tool needs to be put back. Put the flag down to show that everything has been kept.
Where can you search for your garden treasures?
There are great places to look from for your garden treasures because oldmailboxes are usually free, inexpensive, and are fun to find.
The first place to begin is in your own garage, attic, basement or barn.
Other places to search for these future garden art is at thrift stores, consignment stores, garage or estate sales.
Your friends and relatives who throw these unwanted things to the dump is another good source.
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