10 Creative DIY Garden Planters Made From Upcycled Finds

Published on January 18, 2026

Container gardening is pretty much a free space. In fact, any container you have at home—big or small—can be used to hold your next plant project. Check out 10 of these fun DIY garden planters made from recycled materials and discover the endless possibilities that gardening and recycling come with when combined!

  1. Colander planters
  2. Recycled tire planters
  3. Rain boot planters
  4. Drawer planters
  5. Shell planters
  6. Tea tin planters
  7. Shoe organizer vegetable planter
  8. Kettle planters
  9. Ice cream dish planters
  10. Hanging pot planters

Read the full article here: https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g2286/10-upcycled-items-that-can-be-repurposed-into-diy-planters/