This is a super cute way to recycle an old chair and brighten up a dull corner of the yard, perk up the deck or create a welcoming focal point for visitors.
Find a chair. You can pick one up free at recycling areas, on the side of the road, garage sales or even your garage! I found this one in a dump heap.
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Try to choose a chair that is missing the seat or is easy to remove the seat.
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Find a container that will fit in the opening. If you can't find one that fits you can make one out of a wire basket lined with moss or staple chicken wire to the chair. Line with moss.
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Fill with dirt. Lightly fertilize if you don't use potting soil that contains fertilizer. [think Miracle Grow]
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Plant your plants. Keep in mind shade or sun plants depending on the location you will display your chair.
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Optional: add a cute ornament for whimsy and fun!
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Find a spot to display your chair. Remember to water the plants!
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To give your chair even more personality try this eHow members idea: http://www.ehow.com/how_2338147_moss-a-chair.html
Comments
Feather said
on 8/14/2008 This makes a cute planter! I need to keep this in mind for my new porches!
heatherschulte said
on 7/24/2008 Cute. Thanks for the instructions!
justinaharris said
on 6/27/2008 this is great idea!
showpup said
on 6/25/2008 What a cute idea. 5 stars
GreenGardenChic said
on 6/20/2008 Sweet way to reuse and recycle. Cute.