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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Dee
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26 comments:

vignette design said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Gina said...

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

Barbara F. said...

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

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

How resourceful. It looks amazing. I love it.

nádya said...

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

Debbiedoos said...

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

Vanessa said...

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

Daniella said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

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

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

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

d e l i g h t said...

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

Unknown said...

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!

Tina´s PicStory said...

beautiful deco :)

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

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

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

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

Olive said...

That was BRILLIANT. Recycling at it's best.

Shanee said...

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

Wild Oak Designs said...

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

My Dream Canvas said...

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

Karen said...

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

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

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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