Making a garden look nice takes time, but you don’t always need to buy new things. With a little creativity, you can turn old household items into helpful garden tools or planters. Here are some fun and easy ideas to try at home.
Dresser Drawers
Old drawers from a dresser can make great planter boxes. Just fill them with soil and add your favorite flowers or herbs. You can also use them to keep garden tools in one place.
Mattress Springs
Instead of throwing away old mattress springs, use them as a trellis. Plants like beans and tomatoes can climb the metal and grow strong.
Lamp Bases
An old lamp base can hold a birdbath or a flowerpot. Just glue a dish or a bowl to the top. It’s an easy way to decorate your garden and give birds a place to drink.
Wooden Pallets
Wooden pallets are perfect for gardens. You can use them to build raised beds, make a plant wall, or let vines climb up. They are strong and give your garden a cool, rustic look.
Old Tires
Used tires can become big flower pots. Lay them flat, fill them with soil, and plant flowers inside. You can also hang them on a wall for a fun look. If you have too many to reuse, Vine Disposal offers small dumpster rentals to help clean up.
Essential Oils
Some essential oils like peppermint or tea tree oil may help keep bugs away. Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and spray near plants. This can be a gentle way to protect your garden.
Spices
Spices like cayenne pepper or chili powder can be sprinkled around plants to keep animals away. It’s a safe trick that may help protect your garden beds.
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt can help certain plants grow if the soil needs more magnesium. Always read up on how to use it properly before adding it to your garden.
Plastic Containers
Yogurt cups, tubs, and other plastic containers can be used to start seeds or hold small plants. Just make sure they have drainage holes. Use only food-safe plastic if you're growing vegetables.
Dog Beds
If your dog has outgrown their plastic bed, turn it into a planter. Add soil and flowers, and the plants will fill in the space for a fun garden look.
Bathtubs
Old bathtubs make great big planters. You can decorate them, paint them, and fill them with flowers or veggies. They add a vintage touch to any yard.
Old Books
Books can be turned into garden decorations. You can stack them and place flowerpots on top, or hollow one out to hold a small plant on a table.
Saucepans
Old pans that you no longer use can become unique flowerpots. They look fun and are great for planting colorful flowers on your porch or garden path.
Need to Toss the Extras? Vine Disposal Can Help
Reusing household items is a fun way to help the planet and save money. But if you have too much to handle, Vine Disposal offers affordable dumpster rentals in Atlanta and nearby areas. Whether you're clearing out the garage or starting a garden project, we’re here to make cleanup easy.
