Like everything else, with time – furniture breaks down, but before you throw it away, consider recycling it. The easiest way to recycle old furniture is to turn it into a piece of your garden. If you’re not sure how, let these 25 fantastic examples serve as inspiration. |
1. Breathe life into an old typewriter |
2. Old Dressers can be turned to charming planters |
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3. Why not add some color and flair? |
4. Vintage washing machines add a unique look |
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5. Mail you'll always be happy to get |
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6. An old bike - A new garden |
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7. Recycle your BBQ |
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8. A bathtub can become an outdoor coffee table |
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9. Or just a great big flower pot... |
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10. A true flower bed |
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11. An outdoor bedroom |
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12. A "growing" bed |
13. A perfect spot to lie down and read |
14. Or a place to dream... |
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15. A broken cello becomes a beautiful piece |
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16. From piano to planter |
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17. Or how about a flowing musical fountain? |
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18. These Narcissus have the best seat in the house |
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19. Autumn benches |
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20. A succulent seat |
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21. A flower bench |
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22. A creeping chair |
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23. A fairy playground |
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24. A bona fide birdhouse |
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25. A green tea party |
H/T: boredpanda.com |
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