How to Make an Upcycled Toolbox Planter
Learn how to make an upcycled toolbox planter in just a few steps. Add interest to your garden with a vintage toolbox garden planter.
This might be the easiest DIY project I’ve ever done, but I’m loving how it turned out on my front porch makeover that I shared a few weeks ago.Â
How to Make an Upcycled Toolbox Planter
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Supplies Needed
- Vintage toolbox (similar)
- Coconut fiber liner
- Dirt
- Plants
- Place coconut fiber liner into the toolbox. This toolbox probably needed a slightly larger liner, but I wanted to use what I had on hand.
- Fill the liner with dirt.
- Make holes in the dirt to place flowers.
- Place flowers in the dirt and fill around the edges.
- Add more dirt if necessary.
Tips for Using Upcycled Planter Vessels
- If the vessel doesn’t have drainage, either drill a hole in the bottom or add a layer of rocks.
- Add at least one plant that drapes over the edge for interest. I chose potato vine for this purpose. It also looks beautiful against the black toolbox.
- Don’t forget to water. This toolbox has no natural drainage, so I water it lightly every few days.
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Emy is a vintage obsessed mama of 2 DIYer who loves sharing affordable solutions for common home problems. You don’t need a giant budget to create a lovely home. Read more…
Super cute planter. What a wonderful idea for an old tool box.
What a great upcycle – love the toolbox planter. Isn’t interesting how something can have so many uses? Great job!
I love how simple this makes it to add some real personality to your garden! The dark color of the tool box really make the plants POP. <3
Awesome idea for using a vintage tool box. I’ve seen them from time to time at thrift stores or estate sales but never know what I could use them for.
It turned out so cute! I love the different ways that something can be used and it gets better throughout the years!
Love the idea of using an old toolbox for that. It’s such a cool planter!
This is so super easy and what a great idea. I love it.