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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 11 - Creative Garden Ideas

I'm back. Again. With more.

Happy June...summer is already almost here.

Old sale & pepper shakers turned into decorative plant stakes (above & below) AVelvetLeaf, Etsy

Repurposed door in the garden

Flower pot door wreath by Judy, 20 North Ora

There's nothing better in the world than a beautiful greenhouse in your backyard

Transform old hula hoops into amazing garden decorations DIY from A Floral Designs
Photo by Cassia Owen Photography

Old rusty rebar forms + greenery = cobblestone art for your garden

DIY watering can showers of light from Style Room

Turn large old tins into garden planters

Mason jars with tea lights hung on old hutch doors

Old door used to help support stored firewood

Turn a old sink into a bird bath

Stay tuned for more Upcycled Garden ideas!

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Laura

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Friday, June 1, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 10 - Creative Garden Ideas

I'm back.

What happened to May? I can hardly believe that it's June already...and that means it's time for some new upcycled garden ideas. Yay!

Check out my June picks for the most creative, unique, and beautiful ways to wow your outdoor landscape and create some fun, artistic, and functional art by incorporating salvaged and repurposed materials into your yard and garden.

I've been doing the Upcycled Garden blog posts for many years now, and it's one of the things I most enjoy. I never cease to be amazed by the creativity and ingenuity folks have when it comes to upcycling items into cool garden art. Check it out!

Glass doorknobs as garden stakes

Make a garden trellis from the base of an on treadle sewing machine

Half a car garden gate

Volkswagen hood patio umbrella

Create unique garden art with old vases, glassware and figurines + E6000 adhesive

Painted tires, some used as planters. From Jillruth.com

Lampshade frame used in the garden via Blondie Day

Turn an old dustpan into a succulent garden with a bit of chicken wire

Tree branch hose rack

Brightly painted coffee tin cans make colorful planters

Transform a simple grapevine wreath into a succulent dreamcatcher with yarn and succulents

Old washbins make great container gardens (above and below)

I hope you enjoyed this post.

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Have a great week!

Laura

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The Upcycled Garden Volume 9 - Creative Garden Ideas - May 2018

It's that time of year again!

We're full swing into spring...and that means it's time for some new upcycled garden ideas.

Check out my May picks for the most creative, unique, and beautiful ways to wow your outdoor landscape and create some fun, artistic, and functional art by incorporating salvaged and repurposed materials into your yard and garden. Check it out!

Pour your own concrete in old window wells to create these garden stairs

Candle holder made from old forks

Create a cozy outdoor table in your garden

Greenhouse made from old windows and doors

Mosaic birdhouses can be made with nearly any kind of stone

Giant flower made from bull rake tines, cultivator parts, and a gas stove burner by Don at donsdaylilydivider.com

Shovel and pitchfork table and chairs

New uses for old glass insulators

Bike chain and old key heart by KathysGardenArt

Decorate your garden fence for added charm in your garden

Wooden pegs make neat garden tool storage

An old mirror in a garden can add sparkle and depth

Old suitcases and luggage turned into a bird habitat

Add a favorite quote to an old door and incorporate it into your garden!

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Please leave me a comment below!

Have a great week!

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

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Monday, April 2, 2018

More Greenhouses Made With Salvaged Windows

What better way to recycle old salvaged windows than to build them into a unique garden greenhouse or potting shed?

Old windows, doors, and other salvaged lumber - along with a little bit of thought and planning, can be turned into something fantastic for very little cost.

Not only are these building projects environmentally friendly, they're also unique; each is one of a kind. Check out what some creative folks have crafted using reclaimed old salvaged windows and doors, and maybe you'll be inspired to create your own.

Where can you find these salvaged building supplies?

~ Ask friends and neighbors for castoffs they might have lying around in their attics or garage. You might be surprised at what folks stow away!

~ Check out Habitat For Humanity's ReStore

~ Keep an eye on the curb! But remember, never take any old castoffs from construction sites without asking first.

~ Use caution with doors or windows that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead.