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May 29, 2010

The Old Ladder Planter

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This is an old wooden ladder that is no longer safe to climb on. Turning it into a planter adds vertical interest in the garden.  This is how the ladder looked a few years ago.  But finally the first set of pots that were screwed onto the rungs have cracked and had to be removed.

I wanted to somehow put the pots on the ladder without fastening them down so that I could move them around from time to time.  So it was time to get my brain working and the "old and improved wooden ladder" project was created.

I've been mentioning my idea to my husband for awhile now and on the long weekend he got some wood (from another project), his drill and long screws (in case I change my mind again) and his trusty level and he created me some bigger shelves.

Now I can display more than one pot per rung and also add some other pieces of garden whimsy.  And the best part is I can change it around whenever I feel like doing a little re-decorating.

You can see some previous pictures of the ladder planter on my website.
 
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15 thoughts from visitors:

  1. Hhi! I like your ladder idea. Now I wish we had not thrown out our old ladder. I also eyed what looked like a stack of teapots. Hope you post a close up of that next friday!

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  2. What a neat idea. Stopped by your website, just a lovely as your blog. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Great! idea! love it.

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  4. Oh so much fun! If I had an old ladder, I'd definitely be all over this! :)

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  5. You always have the cutest ideas!
    I just had to send your link to my BFF, the one hubby calls the Park ranger, she will fall in love!
    have a nice weekend!
    Faythe @GMT

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  6. Never thought of adding a board to it! I have put some pots on mine before. I think it's a great idea!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  7. This looks so good, a novel idea which will catch on I think. Very usefull. best wishes Julie.C

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  8. Hey that looks great, Linda!

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  9. what a great idea - and are those teapots I can see as well?

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  10. Thanks everyone for visiting and commenting. A couple of you mentioned my teapots. I'll do a post about them in a few days.

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  11. Always enjoy popping by and checking on your latest crafty idea - you have a very creative mind when it comes to reusing objects. Loving it :)

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  12. I love your idea. It makes me wish I hadn't gotten rid of a similar rickety wooden ladder, this would've been a great use for it.

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  13. Linda, this is just so sweet. Adding the 'shelving' was just a great idea. Your husband is great to help you.

    Cheers, Diane

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  15. I love this idea! I think I need to do this on the corner of my deck with my herb garden. In fact, I think there is an old ladder under the deck left behind by the previous owners of our house.

    Thank you for sharing.

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