There are so many things you can repurpose as a one-of-a-kind container. Whether you're looking to create a bathtub planter, toolbox planter, wheelbarrow planter, or something totally original, think outside the terra-cotta pot with these stylish alternatives.
Boxed Flowering Kale
There's something stunning about repetition and contrasting colors, shown here by planting gorgeous flowering kale in a distressed wooden box.
Galvanized Tub Planter
Galvanized tub planters can work for any garden style—cottage, country, or even modern and contemporary.
Bathtub Planter
A salvaged bathtub makes the perfect water garden. This tub planter includes a working showerhead to help keep water from becoming stagnant.
Toolbox Planter
Antique toolboxes make the perfect home for succulents, whose low water requirements mean the wood underneath won't rot.
Wheelbarrow Planter
This repurposed planter made from a vintage wheelbarrow creates the perfect boundary for a fairy garden village. Just make sure to add pebbles to the bottom to prevent tipping and help with drainage.
Gutter Planter
Give old gutters new life as container gardens! They're designed to handle water and the elements, so they'll last through many gardening seasons.
Barrel Planter
If you scored an antique barrel at a flea market, turn it into a repurposed planter! It's the perfect vessel for tall, deep-rooted plants.
Hanging Planter
Don't forget to think vertical when it comes to salvaged containers. This 4-foot-tall floor lamp got a new life with the help of bright paint, colanders, and metal grates used as plant vessels.
Boot Planter
Don't throw those old boots away—make a boot planter in your garden! Or make a statement with a pair of brightly colored rain boots that match your garden's scheme.
