Four ways to recycle old items into fabulous pots
Anything can be repurposed
Even old toys lurking in the garage. Give them a spray paint, then plant with a mix of vegies and flowers. Warning: the kids will want them back!
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Recycle old terracotta saucers
When you end up with a collection of odd pot saucers, don’t chuck them. They make ideal planters for shallow-rooting plants like succulents – just remember to add drainage holes.
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Give a rusty old trolley a new lease on life
Designed to haul tools around the garden, small trolleys also make fine planters. Freshen up with paint or leave aged and rusty, as here.
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Washtubs make great planters
Scour salvage stores for a find like this one – an old washtub and stand. Planted with trailing scaevola, it creates an iconic rustic garden scene.
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