Free to Fabulous - Turn and Old Dresser into Fab Garden Showcase

Free to Fabulous – Turn and Old Dresser into Fab Garden Showcase

Turn a roadside find into a a great planter box for flowers and herbs! You will never drive by that forlorn piece of furniture without a second look again after you see this project.

Just a Tip!

Difficulty: For Beginners

Budget: Cheap

Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

You Will Need...

Old dresser or chest of drawers
spray paint
locktite adhesive
horseshoe
metal skewer
plants of your choice
potting soil
old planter box

Instructions

# 1

1. Find an unloved piece of furniture to fit your space. Mine was free, and found by the side of the road! Give it a good washing and place it out for display.

# 2

2. Using plastic planter boxes with no drainage holes, fill the boxes with your favorite flowers, plants or herbs. I used plants that are good for shade, since my piece will stay covered on my porch.

# 3

3. Using Heirloom White spray paint, paint something old and when dry, fill that with flowers and greenery.

# 4

4. For added interest, use Locktite adhesive to adhere decorative items to a metal barbeque skewer and let cure. When cured (about 24 hours), add the skewer to one of your plantings for a little flair. Search around the house for added decorative items to prop up, like a mirror or painting - keeping in mind that these items will be outside and could be exposed to the elements.

# 5

5. Take a step back and admire your repurposed planter!