Recycle an old dresser and turn it into a romantic planter. Love addition to any porch, patio, sun room, or garden. Lots of fun and holds lots of plants, and even a place to put your cup of tea.
Perfect… that’s right. There’s even a spot on top where the cat could rest and sleep in the sun…..
photo credit: Bella’s Rose Cottage
How to Turn Your Own Dresser into a Planter?
Our Quick 1,2,3 How-to is this:
1. Just line the shelves with garbage bags,
2. Pour in soil.
3. Plant your plants.
Nature does the rest.
Tips:1. Do not over-water as that will make the wood rot. 2. Choose flowers that suit your garden style. Eg. small wild flowers are darling romantic.
For more detailed how-to instructions: bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/05/old-dresser-planter.html
More Creative Recycling / Up-cycling Projects
We have lots of projects of this nature. Here are some highlights:
Kitchen cabinets from old crates