Upcycling can turn unused items into great gardening containers

  • This old pair of rain boots makes an adorable planter that adds whimsy and visual interest to any garden. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
    This old pair of rain boots makes an adorable planter that adds whimsy and visual interest to any garden. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
By upcycling unused items around the home, gardeners can prove the cliché that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure while keeping those materials out of landfills and creating whimsical, decorative features. It’s a sure bet that nearly any gardener can find some really interesting things that can be repurposed into unique garden planters, said Keith Reed, Oklahoma State University…

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