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[Nana5]

Several years ago, we cut down an old hollow tree. I asked DH to cut the big pieces into shorter lengths so I could use the hollow hole as an outside plant holder. I just plant flowers in big pots and stick the pot down inside the hollow trunk. I have about five of these in my flower beds. I live in a rural area so the rustic-look is appropriate. By the end of summer, the tree trunk holder is almost hidden by flower foliage. These holders are sturdy and I don't have to worry about my plants blowing over in thunderstorms.

Please excuse the weeds. I should have pulled them before taking the pic. Also the empty shepherd's rod and plant holder will get filled shortly. It's only in the past couple of weeks that it's gotten warm enough to plant outside flowers.

Just today, I planted some flowers in an old coal bucket. I'll post a pic later.

[sarpy]

You can find lots of things that will hold dirt at antique stores, flea markets and garage sales. I have an old time mop bucket that I plant flowers in . Get compliments all the time.

[lolakimono]

Here are some:

[shesallthat]

i have always wanted to do one in an old metal wheelbarrow - but of course since i started looking for one i can never find one!!!

[IrishNicky]

No one in my family wanted my Dad's old rusted wheel barrel , first used cocco mats to cover the holes for planting , now so rusted I turned it on its side and have rocks , like I lost control and tipped over have faux chicken and plants annuals flowers. Have used old boots cuts holes and used hens and chicks in the toes and top.

[ValuSkr]

On 5/14/2014 VCamp2748 said:

One of my grandmothers used a grape pitcher that I brought her from Italy as a plant pot. The grape design was three-dimensional, not painted on.

I think you can re-purpose anything as a planter or vase, appropriate to your decorating style & taste. I also like to use tins, but they rust out pretty quickly. I like the labels on Marzano tomatoes, so use those empty cans for a season.

Were you okay with that? It seems a shame to use a nice Italian pitcher as a planter.

[GloriBee]

On 5/15/2014 ValuSkr said:

On 5/14/2014 VCamp2748 said:

One of my grandmothers used a grape pitcher that I brought her from Italy as a plant pot. The grape design was three-dimensional, not painted on.

I think you can re-purpose anything as a planter or vase, appropriate to your decorating style & taste. I also like to use tins, but they rust out pretty quickly. I like the labels on Marzano tomatoes, so use those empty cans for a season.

Were you okay with that? It seems a shame to use a nice Italian pitcher as a planter.

I was thinking the exact same thing!

As far as the original question. I like the whimsical idea of planting in something unexpected. I love some of the pics here.

[paShar]

I think in a very formal garden these ideas wouldn't work but for a more casual setting, they'd be great. I especially love the rubber boots on the fence and the old tool boxes in the photo's above.