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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Ladder Planter

Ladder Planter

A couple of months ago I posted about a ladder that broke when hubby was climbing down from the roof. 
I fixed up the top part of the ladder for my house type plants. You can see how I did that here

Since it was a tall ladder, one of the sides was not broken so I saved it. I knew I would do something with it. I decided to make it into a planter for out front. 

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I didn't have to buy anything except for the plants. I found 4 small pots and one large one for the middle.

It started out like this. This was one side of the ladder that went to the bottom. The other side was broken and I could not use it.

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First thing I did was clean it up and then put two coats of varnish on it. I am sure I will have to add more varnish as the summer weather is hard on things down here. 

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I am not sure where I got these pots. Maybe a garage sale but they were in my stash. I liked the lettering on them and I had four of them. 

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The big pot in the center was also in my stash. Not sure where it came from either. I had to put holes in all of the containers for drainage. 

I planted wave petunias and they are doing nicely, starting to wave down the front. 

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15 comments :

  1. Bev, what a clever reuse project and it looks great!

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    1. Debbee,
      Thank you so much. I like to use everything if I can. It turned out better than I thought it would.
      Your comments are coming through.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  2. Bev, not sure if comments are coming through?

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  3. What a great idea, I like it! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 77. Pinned.

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    1. Dee,
      Thanks for liking my ladder. I was excited to be able to share at your party.
      Have a wonderful week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  4. What a great idea to use the ladder as a plant hanger. Plus, it didn't cost you a penny.

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    1. Judy,
      I love this planter and the fact that it didn't cost anything is the icing on the cake. Love saving items.
      Have a lovely weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  5. This is so cute Bev! I'm looking for ideas to use in our new yard. We'll see if I can keep anything alive lol! I'd love for you to come share on Crafty Creators on Life as a LEO Wife. It's open until Monday at 11:59pm.
    XOXO,
    Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife

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    1. Niki,
      I really love how this planter turned out and free makes it that much better.
      I will stop by on Sunday ro share it.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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    1. James,
      Thanks for the nice comment.
      Have a great weekend.
      Bev

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  7. This worked out really well to enhance this tree area. I'm in a constant battle with my husband in throwing away things! Waiting are two huge porch posts (150 years old at least) which he is this close >< to burning. Fun to see your results. From YTHESTAR, Sandi

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    1. Sandi,
      Hubby used to be that way, but he has gotten better as I continue to upcycle things. Now he even brings pieces of furniture home to me. I hope you convince your hubby tp keep those 150 year old posts. I bet they are beautiful.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  8. CONGRATS Beverly! Your post is FEATURED at the Unlimited Link Party 78!

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