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I have been gardening for about 8 years. Over the years I have upcycled many things into my garden, some for practical reasons, some to save money, so...
Styrofoam cups with dome lids, like the kind coffee or bubble tea comes in, can be upcycled as micro green houses for rooting cuttings, transplanting ...
Styrofoam containers, the kind mushrooms come in, make great trays for seed starting or seedlings. Just wash, fill with seed starting mix, sprinkle ...
I use Styrofoam egg cartons for rooting "boats." What I mean is that I use the egg cartons to float plant cuttings in water until they develop roots. ...
Wash empty milk cartons, cut off the tops, poke several holes in the bottom for drainage. Fill with potting soil and use for larger seedlings or tran...
Upcycle clear plastic bags; after planting your cutting, seeds or tender seedling, use small sticks or pencils or chop sticks as posts, cover with pla...
After my granddaughter's crib got too small and too rickity for her to use (and she graduated to a regular bed) I disassembled it. I used the various ...
Our AC condenser unit blasts out hot air which is very harsh on any plants nearby so I used one crib side to make a wind break. I painted the side r...
Old t-shirts or pantyhose or yarn bits are perfect for tying tomato plants to stakes or lashing any plant that needs to be held in place. Ties need to...
Use old fencing, a trashcan and sisal rope to make a large container for growing garden veggies or whatever you want. Here's how: a. dig a hole the c...
I used two old trash can to make compost bins. They work really well because the lids lock down which keeps animals out and stink in. This method of c...
Upcycle wine corks to dress up cheap flower pots and make them look fancy. Here's how: a. cut corks in half, length-wise b. hot glue to pot, filling ...
If you have some short pieces of sisal rope hanging around, upcycle them by using hot glue to dress up an ugly flower pot. Here's how: a. unbraid rop...
Upcycle old milk crates and/or faux milk crates by using them as outdoor shelving and/or plant stands for your plants.
You can go crazy with this one...upcycle old license plates, bike parts, ceiling fan parts, old glass bottles, stuff from your neighbors trash, yard s...
Upcycle wine bottles by turning them into flower bed edging. Simply dig holes around the edge of the bed using a bulb planter or post hole digger, tur...
Upcycle logs or thick tree branches from your yard (or your neighbor's yard) by using them as edging for flower beds. Find straight pieces that fit ...
Upcycle thicker logs or tree stumps to use as plant stands. Bundle two or three together with baling wire and stand on end. Set flower pots or yard a...
Upcycle used plastic shower curtains, children's (leaking) wading pools, or black garbage bags by using them to line 1/2 whiskey barrels for container...
Upcycle empty potting soil bags by using them to line hanging baskets and as "mulch" in pots. For hanging baskets; cut to shape, fit into basket fra...
Ever wonder what to do with that old water bed your uncle gave you? Upcycle the frame into a raised garden bed! Here's how: a. make sure all corners ...
Upcycle old X-mas ornaments by hanging in fruit trees to ward off birds. (It really works!) I added a little glitter to some old ornaments and hung t...
Upcycle broken or cracked terra cotta pots into toad habitats ie. toad houses. Heres how: a. wash and dry pots b. if cracked only, break a entrance ...
Upcycle cracked but intact pots by turning upside down and using as plant stands.
Upcycle interesting or pretty food cans that are solid metal and painted (not just labeled) by turning them into vases to hold flowers cut from your g...
Upcycle mesh produce bags by using them in the garden to protect your tomatoes and support heavy veggies as they grow bigger like egg plant or cantalo...
Upcycle old area rugs by throwing them out on the patio. The rugs help to slow dirt from being tramped into the house and they give a homey feel to th...
Keep your eyes and mind open as you wander your neighborhood. My daughter rescued this old porch rail years ago when the next door neighbor remodeled ...
Lots of things from your kitchen scraps pile can become beautiful or edible plants. I have grown several pineapple plants from the discarded tops of ...
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Thanks so much - I LOVE upcycling!