New Uses For Old Bird Baths

I love old birdbaths. I just think they're so pretty. 

But what if your old birdbath will no longer hold water? 

Then why not turn it into a unique piece of garden decor? 

Check out these ideas below and be inspired! 

Use an old birdbath to hold candles and add a glow to your garden

Paperwhites planted in a birdbath

Birdbath turned mini garden from BHG

Place an entire planter on a birdbath for a topiary look

Faerie garden birdbath

Stack two birdbaths for a unique piece of garden art

I love mushrooms. I think this woodland themed one is so cute!

Birdbath turned planter

Fairy path

What do you think?

Upcycled Garden Wrought Iron Bed Frame Planter

Here is another upcycled garden idea, this one is from deco marce and

features a section of an old wrought iron bed frame that has been 

creatively turned into a planter.  You could create something similar

with a section of old garden fence (such as a garden gate) and wire.

I think this would be so pretty hung against a garden wall

or shed, perhaps against brick for contrast. Imagine

some climbing vines...

Image by Marcela Conti via deco marce

What do you think?

The Upcycled Garden II

I really enjoyed writing The Upcycled Garden blog post I did last year so I thought I'd
do another one (or two) of them this year. Before you know it spring will be upon us
(hopefully sooner rather than later!) so why not get those gears turning and think about
what creative ways you can use and display unique items in your yard and garden
this summer? Take a look at this collection and let me know what you think!

Coffee cans + chain + paint = A unique hanging planter
Can garden via Against the wood grain

Upcycled garden hose door mat by Mark Kintzel

Mosaic wall with embedded teacups for succulents

Painted wash tub garden via Indulgy

Simple birdbath made from a grapevine wreath, terracotta saucer, and rope

Upcycled bottle hummingbird feeder by Dee Luxford via Etsy

Tub settee from CleverJunk via Junkmarketstyle 




Chicken wire chandelier DIY from fun.kyti.me

Upcycled water fountain photo via Heartland Gardens

Bicycle lawn mower from Treehugger

Planter made from an old doll by Franglias Designs

Make a ginger-bird house to feed the birds like this one from Backyard Farming

Old sink on sewing machine base is now a unique planter. From Cherry Hill Cottage

Planter made from an old wagon & sewing machine base from Second Hand Rose

Use broken clay pot pieces in your planters to deter digging pests by gardengateenotes

Vertically hung garden fence edging serves as a unique trellis

Birdhouse chandelier

Recycled tin can hanging planters from Poppytalk

Old screen door used as a garden gate 

Chicken coop car (It's a Yolkswagon) 

Bowling ball + 714 marbles = unique garden art

Outdoor chandelier made with electric insulators by Brian at Gadget Sponge

Old electric glass insulators on copper pipes =  unique garden art




Copper pipe windchimes by SarahMc

Flower art via Just Imagine

What do you think?

Salvaged Wood & Pallet Potting Benches

A potting bench or potting station is the perfect spring project for your garden, porch, or garden shed, and right now is the perfect time to start planning and collecting the wood 

and other materials you will need to create your very own potting bench creation! 

You can use all different types of  salvaged and reclaimed materials to create a potting 
bench. Old doors, wood shipping pallets, salvaged wood, sections of fencing, and even old sinks and dressers can be incorporated into a potting bench! Your only limit is your own imagination!  Check out these wonderful potting benches and maybe you'll be inspired to plan and make your own!

I love a potting bench with an old sink added! by Lori J via Hometalk

This bench cost only $1 to make! by excessfroufrou via Gardenweb

Outdoor kid-sized mud bar doubles as a play kitchen and as a mini potting bench. Love it! 
Here's the DIY

Made from an old door and enameled table top by jeannespines via Gardenweb

Sink-turned potting bench by Our Fairfield Home & Garden

This pretty bench was made from recycled finds by kirkus via Gardenweb

Potting benches made from old doors and shutters from Green Oak Antiques

pallet potting bench by Bruce from thedesignpallet.com

Potting bench made from an old door by Doreen at Hymns and Verses

Wood pallet potting bench from Hometalk

Old dresser-turned potting bench from Rockin' B Antiques

Potting bench made from wood pallets, a window, and an old sink

I love the style of this wide potting bench 

Salvaged wood potting bench by Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence

Potting bench made from an old door by Doris Stratton via Robo Margo

Potting bench by Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

Potting benches by LollieLandDesigns via Etsy

DIY potting bench project by Centsational Girl

Pretty potting bench! from Country Cottage Living (above and below)

Pallet garden work bench workstation by I've Only Got A Minute




DIY potting bench with step by step instructions from BHG

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