Clever Container Garden Landscapes Using Household Discards: An Old Gardener Shows You How

After seeing many artists' gardening works, you will find that art and trash are sometimes separated by only a fine line; all it takes is some creativity, and some seemingly useless discards can also become beautiful and moving gardening works! See if there is anything that suits you.

(Small tin box)

1. Canoe flower bed

Below is an old canoe, very suitable for growing annual flowers, because it is relatively shallow and cannot hold much soil. Placed at a slant as if casually, it is best placed in a corner of the backyard to add a bit of wild fun.

If a corner of the backyard is difficult for growing anything because the soil is poor or the light is insufficient, you might as well use a large planter like this to add bright color.

2. Tire flower pot

It is common to see people using old tires to grow flowers and vegetables. Sometimes two or three tires are stacked together, and plants with deeper roots can also be grown. Some people also place a row of old tires and plant in them like a fence.

3. Iron barrel flower bed

Old iron barrels are very suitable as planters. Especially iron containers with cracks, which have no other use, are most suitable for growing flowers.

A planter for growing flowers must have drainage holes, so cracked iron containers are the most suitable. You may even need to make a few more holes to increase drainage.

4. Old boxes

Old boxes give people a greater sense of history, such as old collection boxes, old large trunks used for storing clothes, and buckets for carrying water.

These things are often seen in large flea markets or second-hand furniture markets. Because they leak, they are relatively cheaper. When the time comes, do not miss out on a bargain.

5. Flower bed

This is an antique-style old bed frame made of rattan, with flowers planted on top. A veritable "flower bed", it is also suitable for a corner of the back garden and can be said to instantly add brilliance.

The flower bed above is planted with impatiens, which is a very suitable choice. Because impatiens are short, they are suitable for dense planting. But they cannot be planted too densely, otherwise they will grow upward. In addition, they must be pruned often to prevent them from becoming too tall.

6. Old bicycle

An old bicycle can be used as a flower stand. Because the bicycle itself has a very graceful shape, the metal frame of the two wheels (after removing the plastic tires) has a sculptural feel.

Some people even use a completely discarded old bicycle to decorate the garden. It all depends on your taste and whether it matches the style of your garden.

7. Pond bathtub

Old bathtubs are all very useful. If the opening can be sealed, (so that it can no longer drain), it can be used as a fish pond. Even if you do not keep fish, you can install a water pump to make a pond and grow bowl lotus and water lilies.

If it cannot be sealed, then more naturally you can grow flowers. However, when growing flowers, because one drainage hole is not enough, it is best to put more stones at the bottom, then add soil, to increase drainage.

8. Rain boot planters

(Polka dot plant, spider plant)

Old shoes, boots, and rain boots can all be used to grow flowers. It depends on what flowers you grow and where you place them for the best decorative effect.

Some people plant flowers in several brightly colored rain boots and arrange them in a row. Some people also plant flowers in beautiful women's shoes as courtyard decorations.

9. Coffee pot

Below is an old coffee pot, also used to grow flowers. But you should also choose a coffee pot with a beautiful appearance, and only small flowers can be grown.

It is more suitable as an indoor potted plant, and also very suitable as a temporary tabletop display. Choose a potted plant that is currently blooming, transplant it into the coffee pot, and use it as a temporary display.

10. Other flower pots

In fact, many other things can also be used as reusable containers, such as egg cartons and milk cartons, which can all be used to grow seeds indoors. There are also wooden crates for goods, which can also be used as outdoor growing containers.