Repurposed Planters for Summer

The summer months are here, and with them comes our insatiable appetite for adding plants to our homes. Instead of buying new planters, dig containers out of the storage shed or garage and give them a second life as new homes for the gorgeous greenery you’re buying at the nursery. Here are some creative and environmentally friendly ideas for repurposing containers you already have at home.

Cathy Lara

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Tin cans. Finally, a creative and fantastic use for those coffee cans. This homeowner painted them in colors that complement the light and bright space. The cans also echo the gorgeous hues of the wall-mounted serving tray, which doubles as art.

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Farm sink. Don’t throw away that old farm sink just yet. After a good cleaning, put it on wheels and use it as a mobile planter. This traveling container garden lets the homeowner move the plants around according to light conditions. It’s the perfect solution for those in colder regions.

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Galvanized steel tubs. Steel tubs come in all shapes and sizes and make functional storage containers, laundry baskets, ice buckets — and balcony planters. The pairing of steel with natural greenery adds visual interest to any tablescape and makes a space more unique.

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Papasan chair. Ready to toss that rattan chair from your first apartment? Turn it into an oversize plant container for the patio instead. Lay down a plant liner, fill with organic matter and watch your plants grow.

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Ceramic pot. This homeowner took home a jade plant from a thrift store and placed it in a ceramic DIY drip pot he already owned. The planter is bold and fun and makes the perfect addition to a midcentury modern home. It’s also just the right splashy match for the Eames rocker.

Repurposed Planters for Summer

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