The Upcycled Garden Volume 8

Yay! It's that time of year again! Time for my Spring Upcycled Garden blog post that I look forward to writing every year. What better way to showcase those worn and imperfect antiques than to incorporate them into your garden landscape? This is the perfect way to personalize your outdoor haven and add character to your garden! 

Take a look at these amazing examples of ways that you can add architectural salvage and vintage finds - recycled and repurposed - to your garden!  

Paint a favorite quote on your garden gate

Beautify wash lines with decorative corbels, like these from Vita drommar & busiga barn

Fill an old fountain with succulents

Porch swing from an old door and bed headboard made by Jasmin via Hometalk

Beautiful little greenhouse made from old windows from Erin's Art and Gardens

Creative rainwater collection via Elle France

Fill a pretty old porcelain sink with colorful flowers.

Hose-fed outdoor table with pump

Old crib turned fairie garden from faeryhollow via DIYnetwork.com

Old buckets as window planters from Montana Happy

Paint an old gate a bright color

Here's a great way to repurpose a clunky old schoolhouse desk. 

Create an outdoor swing from an old bed headboard

Garden bench created from three antique Singer treadle sewing machine bases via Jean's Muse

Shelf made from old baby crib bed springs

Add some handpainted flair to an old Adirondack chair

Decorate with succulents in shells

Which is your favorite?

I hope you have a great week! 

Love, Laura

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