Whether it’s late spring, early fall, or just the end of our lives, it’s always hard to see our plants wilting and our gardening efforts going up in smoke. So now we’re left with lifeless plants and pots and planters stored in the garage or stacked in the garden waiting to be replanted.
But, in this case, you have two alternatives: either throw away the dead plants and keep your pots and containers for the next planting season while following our tips for having an effortless flower garden, or recycle them to make great practical decoration ideas, especially if you are not sure you want to take care of them again. Indeed, there are very easy tips to apply to give new life to these dead plants and their containers by reusing them for various purposes, both indoors and outdoors.
So here are 10 smart ways to recycle dead plants and their containers to enjoy them this summer.
Use a bin as a side table
If you have a large, empty (and clean) planter, simply turn it upside down and turn it into a table. You can decorate it, but it should match the aesthetic of the space you plan to put it in. Whether you paint it, drape it with fabric, or add a chalkboard on top, always make sure your furniture matches.
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Use plants as trays and displays
Next time you’re hosting your child’s birthday party or a holiday dinner with family and friends, create a sweet display by placing trays of cupcakes and cookies on plants of varying sizes and heights. Make sure your plants are clean, in case they come into contact with your food.
Organize shoes
Are shoes not allowed in your home? We suggest placing a large, clean planter filled with soft slippers near the front door so that your family and friends can easily swap their shoes for a pair of slippers before entering your home.
Need a new wastebasket?
To add some originality to your decor, we recommend getting rid of your old plastic basket and replacing it with a medium-sized bin to throw away your waste. This new bin will look great under your desk, especially when it is painted.
And if you fix it to the wall
You can use empty pots to store items like towels in the bathroom. Before hanging them, spray paint them a nice color that matches the room. If there is already a hole in the bottom of the pot, add a washer and secure it with a screw or glue so nothing can escape. If you have to drill holes in a terracotta tub or pot, be very careful because it can crack very quickly. Otherwise, mount it on a steel base fixed to the wall to hold it in place.
Small pots are as useful as they are cute
Small pots make a great holders for pens and pencils on your desk, utensils in your kitchen, or even tools on your workshop table or art studio. To keep them from looking like regular old flower pots, spray paint them or wrap them in a fun printed fabric to make them a real decorative feature on your work table.
Use them to highlight other plants
You can use dead plants to keep your growing plants alive. For example, sprinkle dead plants in your garden before mulching and at the end of the season to prevent the soil and fruit from being covered in mulch. It is also recommended to use old pots to protect the soil and existing plants from night frost.
Keep a large one for the guest room
Oversized plants are great for holding extra towels for guests, especially when you have family over for the holidays. Simply roll up the towels and place them vertically in the plant for a much prettier display than stacking them in the bathroom.
Make it a gift
For a cute gardening-themed gift, choose a small planter and fill it with gardening gloves, a few small hand tools, and seeds for next year. It’s the perfect gift for any gardening lover.
Turn it on
Place candles in small jars to create romantic outdoor lighting for your patio.
If you have other recycling ideas, don’t hesitate to leave us a little comment to share your tips
