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    Home » Gardening

    Unique Planter Ideas

    May 22, 2016 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

    Be inspired by 20 unique planter ideas from talented bloggers all over the net. Unusual planters can add whimsy and fun to your outdoor decor.

    repurposed garden containers ~ 20 Unique Planter Ideas - gardenmatter.com

    I've rounded up several unique planter ideas to inspire you this season. There are so many, from fun and whimsical, to fancy and practical.

    Rule of thumb: If it holds soil, and you can put a hole in it, then you can plant in it.

    These out of the norm planters, add tons of character and whimsy to your garden, and most are very affordable, if not free. Many are repurposed items, that you probably have in your basement, shed or garage. Others are things you can put on your list, for the next time you are out antiquing or checking out the flea market and local garage sales.

    Unique Planter Ideas

    The following are all images my blogging friends have shared with me along with a couple of my own.

    Click on the image to for more details.

    Scale Planter Old Blue Bucket
    Scale Planter
    washtub old blue bucket
    Washtub Planter
    Finished-Greenroof-Birdhouse-Our Fairfield Home
    Birdhouse Rooftop Planter
    flour_sifter_planter_oursouthernhome
    Flour sifter planter
    Farmhouse-Garden-Planter-Ideas-House of Hawthornes
    Farmhouse garden planter
    French-Chair-Planter-hymns & Verses
    French chair planter
    strawberry-pallet-planter-project-lovely greens
    Strawberry pallet planter
    Sadie_Seasongoods_Vintage_Enameled_Colander_Hanging_Basket_Planter
    Vintage Colander Planter
    3Troll-doll-succulents-www.Gardenchick.com_
    Troll doll planter
    Ivy-Book-Planter-Town & Country
    Ivy book planter
    repurposed grill cottage as crossroads
    Repurposed grill planter
    Creative-Containers-Old-Wagon-Empress of Dirt
    Wheelbarrow planter
    Vintage-Truck-Planter-House of Hawthornes
    Vintage truck planter
    Hanging-Sphagnum-Moss-Planter-gardenmatter.com
    Hanging sphagnum moss planter
    wire-fruit-basket-planter-drought smart
    Wire fruit basket
    using-lanterns-as-planters-country chic cottage
    Lanterns as planters
    Hypertufa planted containers ~ Freeform Hypertufa Planters ~ gardenmatter.com
    Hypertufa Planters
    Repurposed Gas Can- my repurposed life
    Gas/Watering cans
    chicken feeder new house new home
    Chicken feeder planter
    Rubber Boot Plante- chicken scratch ny
    Rainboot planter

    More Unique Planter ideas: 
    Planted old tree stumps and holes in trees.
    A tire swing with flowers planted in the bottom.
    Old broken birdbaths
    Teacups
    Dressers and drawers
    Old Paint Cans

    Next time you clean out your basement, garage or Aunt Sophie's house, consider re-purposing an item or two to plant some pretty flowers in.

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    20 unique planters ideas

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Judy Walters Weiss

      May 23, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Patti - A nice selection of unique planter ideas...I need to get busy & come up with a couple new planter ideas for this summer. Thanks for including my hanging scale & washtub planters!

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      • Patti Estep

        May 24, 2016 at 6:28 am

        Hi Judy,
        So many fun and interesting ideas, with several from you. I'm curious to see what you come up with next.
        Have a great week,
        Patti

        Reply

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