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Driveway Planter Box - Recycled to be Green





Our pool was getting old. We could have replaced the liner. But we decided to take it down. What do you do with old pool parts? 

Why you make a planter box out of them.


My husband cut the pool parts down to size to match the length of the fence. 


He then raised the pool parts with concrete blocks. This will help with drainage and much needed height.


Left over fencing was used to make the planter box.

   
 I couldn't wait to fill it with flowers!


Roof flashing was used to cover between the pool parts. This will keep the potting soil from falling out the bottom.
We added drainage rocks and then filled the planter with soil.



I loved how it turned out but it was still missing something. 
So I decorated the fence.


~ It's so much prettier now! ~


I spray painted the metal wall hangings and flying rabbit black.
 
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26 comments:

  1. vignette designNovember 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    This turned out beautifully! And to think you made it from leftovers! Love it!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This is amazing! I love that you used old pool parts! Great idea!

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  3. GinaNovember 10, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    That is pretty darn clever! Recycled & reused...what a super look.

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  4. Barbara F.November 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    That is a creative idea! Good luck with the kitchen renovation. A huge task. xo

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  5. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    What a creative idea! I love it! And the addition of the rabbit and pots hung on the fence look SO good!

    Great work. Good luck on the kitchen job. My husband added a closet to a room and we've had drywall dust everywhere for days now. Every time I think I've gotten it all, more filters down on everything. It's a long term clean up!

    Pam

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  6. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    your redo looks wonderful , sounds like a busy place at your house this weekend

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  7. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 10, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    How resourceful. It looks amazing. I love it.

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  8. nádyaNovember 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Hi Dee, I loved, loved, loved that green wall! And I can see you will still have many great projects to show us! Good luck with the boxing and cleaning up!!!
    Blessings,
    Nadya

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  9. DebbiedoosNovember 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Now that is what I call recycling Dee! How cute and clever, it looks great!

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  10. VanessaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Hi, Dee

    I love what you did, well I love what your husband did. LOL Awesome and great way to use what you had on hand. Super cheap project. It's just lovely! Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great weekend and keep warm. I am wearing flannel tonight. LOL It's 47 degrees now.

    Vanessa

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  11. DaniellaNovember 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    You still hold the title! You are the crafty queen! Only you could think of that from an old pool!!
    and to accessorize with the black metal pieces is just genius!!

    Good luck with the reno! I am here 11 months now and I am ALMOST done!! Yours will go much faster for sure! Good Luck!
    xxDaniella

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  12. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Dee, that takes brains great job.. love how you reused it...

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  13. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Dee, that takes brains great job.. love how you reused it...

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  14. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinNovember 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    That is just perfect! Great job! Thank you for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse! It means the world. Hope you're having a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn

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  15. Confessions of a Plate AddictNovember 12, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Wow! That is very green...and it looks fabulous! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  16. d e l i g h tNovember 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Dee, this is a creative awesome idea! I love the old fence pieces enclosing it. Your hubby did a good job!

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  17. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    nobody I know would have thought of that! AMAZING!!! It looks great and I love the use of old pool materials...re-use is so fresh and hope this inspires us all to think more about waste and use it in creative ways such as you have!

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 15, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    beautiful deco :)

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  19. Deborah@Green Willow PondNovember 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Now that is clever! Makes me wish I had an old pool :)

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  20. gail@My Repurposed LifeNovember 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    wow! that's a great repurpose for sure! :)
    I Love how your patio turned out! (I would have kept the tree) hehehehe
    but everything looks fabulous!
    Lots of hard work, but it's paying off for sure.
    gail

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  21. OliveMay 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    That was BRILLIANT. Recycling at it's best.

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  22. ShaneeMay 8, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Looks great, love the decorated wall/fence. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Wild Oak DesignsMay 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I adore it!! What a beautiful fence to look at! Where did you get your hanging planters?? I want some too....
    I recently decorated my fence, though it isn't as wonderful as yours...
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  24. My Dream CanvasMay 10, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    This looks beauty. I am visiting you via Wow Us Wednesdays and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  25. KarenMay 10, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Great recycling, and it turned out beautifully. Just a great project all around, I love it!

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  26. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Dee--that's a fabulous repurpose! The planter box is great. I love the use of the old fence. I have some, but it's going fast. I need to find some more. I find myself looking around as I drive, comparing the patina of old fences to mine. lol

    love the flying rabbit! hahah
    gail

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Thanks for stopping by! ❤ Dee