Somewhere in your home, there might be a furniture item that you have always wanted to get rid of. And as spring has arrived and we are in the midst of spring cleaning perhaps this is the time. And yet, as you wonder how to toss or what recycling fees are for old furniture you come to realize it can become a hassle. There is a way to upcycle your furniture, and that is by using it for your garden.
There are many beautiful and creative ways to reuse old furniture and incorporate it into your garden. Many of these items can include an old bedside table or shelf that may no longer suit the theme and comfort of your home. So instead of wondering what the process is to toss it why not reconsider tossing and recycle it to spruce up your garden.
Desks, Dressers, Bathtubs, Pianos, and even the Kitchen Sink!
If you have an old dresser that you’ve been wanting to get rid of. This is the time where you can go out and buy a new dresser and use your old one as a planter. When it comes to using it as a planter you do not really need much. By repainting the dresser and then opening all the drawers at different lengths, you can space out your chosen plants into the drawers.While this may seem similar to the dresser the desk planter is smaller. This can be repurposed for smaller flowers and succulents. You can also decorate it with old office supplies to give it a vintage outdoor office look.
The Piano Planter While it is always sad to see a piano breakdown, you can always use it to bring a more unique look to your garden. By repainting it and cleaning it up you can add a shelf to have the pots be elevated and have a spot to sit in. After finishing the project it can give your garden a vintage and elegant look.
A bathtub can easily be reused as a pond for any aquatic plants you have or want to introduce into your garden. While this takes a bit more work (like buying a filter and plugging and broken holes) this can introduce a whole new look into your garden. As well as introduce various other plants that can live a long time being moist and maintained differently.
A bathroom sink can bring a unique, vintage look onto any garden. This can also be a similar use as the bathtub pond. With the smaller size, you can use any small vibrant flowers that can add a pop of color to your garden. A sink can also add a whimsical look to any location.
Use your creativity, and just about anything can be used as a planter! Here are a few more ideas
Chandelier Flower Planter: When remodeling your home you can use an old chandelier as a hanging planter. While you may need a few items like terracotta pots and waterproof glue, you can attach any small plants onto a chandelier. Once dry and attached you can hang this outdoors and make a wonderful elevated hanging planter.Iztel Perez is a recent college grad, living in California, with a love for reading, writing, and hiking.