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Bring new life to your existing garden using garden pots. But, there are several ordinary items that you can use in place of your standard garden pot. For instance, use an old watering can and place your plants in it. Simply drill a hole in the bottom for drainage and you have yourself an instant charming plant container.

If you happen to lose a tree that is already in your garden, you can hollow out the stump. Make sure to hollow it out deep enough to sink a pot into. Simply use a boring drill bit and start by drilling out holes that make the outside diameter of the circle. Once you have the circle drilled out, continue boring out the inside. Use a chisel to remove the wood left between the holes. Fill in any gaps around the pot with dirt.

If you break a large garden pot, don’t throw it away. Simply cut off the bottom half at an angle and place it on the ground in your desired location or just bury it halfway into the ground. This will give the illusion that it is more like an artifact that’s been unearthed.

For a less permanent but really fun idea, you can take a pair of old boots and fill them with dirt and top with a plant of your choice. You can even paint the boots with spray paint to make them blend in or stand out.

Wood barrels that are cut in half are a common alternative as well. Even though they are made to hold liquids, its still a good idea to coat the inside with a water sealant (they weren’t exactly made for dirt).

A simple idea is to lay down a used car tire and fill it with dirt. You can even stack four or five tires to make a very interesting garden feature.

If you look around, you will see that there are plenty of ordinary items that you can use as plant containers for your garden. Your imagination is your only limit.

Daniel Rapier has been working in gardens since his early childhood and has always been interested in educating others regarding garden pot and landscaping techniques. If you like to know more about garden pots, visit AllGardenPots.com

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