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    Home » Yard Art And Upcycled Garden Decor

    Keep On Trucking: Fun Upcycled Planter Idea

    Published by Pam Kessler | 227 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 31 Comments

    I tend to get a little tired of using the same old pots and containers for my flower gardening year after year. And let's face it, most flower pots are a little boring and mundane, so when I found this toy truck at a yard sale I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.

    Nothing is safe from potting soil around here!

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    After I de-girlified it by removing the unicorns and rainbows (thank you, Goo Gone),

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    I taped the tailgate door down to keep the dirt from dumping out the back. Dump trucks tend to do that.

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    Then I added a small layer of stones for drainage,

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    an even smaller layer of charcoal just because I had it left over from my terrarium project

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    and a really thick layer of potting soil.

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    Then planted some Limelight Japanese Stonecrop in it

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

    and I was ready to haul my load.

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!
    Now, you don't have to give up your typical flower pots altogether, but it's nice to plant in something unexpected and different every once in a while. It gives your garden a little touch of whimsy!

    How is your planting going this year?

     

    What a fun gardening DIY project! Upcycle a toy truck into a planter (this rusty one was found at a yard sale). Too cute!

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    1. Rita

      April 17, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Any suggestions for an antique stroller? Thinking it would cool for a planter as well!

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      • Pam

        April 20, 2016 at 8:59 pm

        That would look great! I bet you could find one at an estate sale. You'd probably want to line it with something to keep the dirt in place, but that sounds like a fun idea!!! I'll have to add that to my list of things to try to find this summer.

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    2. WildHoneyApothecary

      May 16, 2014 at 6:53 am

      Very cool, I actually love the unicorn sticker though 🙂

      Reply
    3. Claire @ A Little Claireification

      June 30, 2013 at 11:41 am

      CUTE!!! Again, Thanks so much for linking this up to our "Best Of The Weekend" party! Pinning!!
      xoxo

      Reply
    4. Ann

      May 22, 2013 at 5:22 am

      Adorable, Pam!

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    5. Linda@Coastal Charm

      May 16, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Such a darn cute idea Pam. I have an old truck of Mr.CC's maybe I should be a copy cat:)

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    6. Jayne

      May 16, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Now I have got to keep an eye out for old metal trucks! This is the best, it really looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. Olive

      May 16, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      I missed this absolutely darling sedum you planted in truck. I pinned it as I just found out how to drag the pin it button on my Mac-thankfully. I am so lost.

      Reply
    8. thepaintedapron.com

      May 14, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Too too too adorable, love it Pam!
      Jenna

      Reply
    9. Donna Wilkes

      May 14, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      This is so adorable! Please park it next to your red barn!

      Reply
    10. Debra @ Homespun

      May 14, 2013 at 5:43 am

      Cute idea! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      May 13, 2013 at 11:31 pm

      Adorable! Watch out for those garden gnomes. I hear they like to take joy rides at night.

      I haven't bought a single plant and my perennials are just barely poking through the soil. We are so far behind the rest of the country!

      Reply
    12. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      May 13, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Oh how fun and cute. I love it. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs marty

      Reply
    13. Jana@Transformations From the Heart

      May 13, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Such a cute idea! I have one of my sons yellow metal tonka trucks from when he was little. A little plant in it would fit the bill and feel right at home. No telling how many loads of dirt it has scooped up over time.
      Visiting you from Inspire me Tuesday.

      Reply
    14. LizlovesVintage

      May 12, 2013 at 7:05 am

      I hope you're relaxing today on Mother's Day Friend!!
      I love the truck project.. where do you come up with such wonderful ideas? I haven't even begun to start any planting. When, I get home from school I'm wiped out. EEK!! I'll be done in Sept. lol!!!
      Thinking of you..
      xo Liz

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