If you have an old birdcage lying around and you're looking for a creative way to breathe new life into it, turn it into a beautiful planter for your garden or patio?
I could have chosen to leave the cage black, but I wanted to funk it up and paint it a bright colour.
The colour I chose was orange.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can repurpose your old birdcage:
Materials Needed:
· Old birdcage
· Plants or flowers of your choice
· Spray paint in a colour o your choice (optional)
· Potting soil and coconut fibre
· Trowel or gardening gloves
Instructions:
Start by cleaning the birdcage thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
Use a drill with a large bit to drill drainage holes at the cage's bottom.
If desired, spray paint the birdcage in a colour of your choice and let it dry completely.
Line the bottom of the cage with coconut fibre matting and then fill the bottom of the birdcage with a good quality potting soil.
Plant your chosen flowers or plants in the soil, arranging them in a way that looks visually appealing.
Water the plants well then place the birdcage planter in a sunny spot where it can thrive.
Repurposing an old birdcage into a planter is a fun and eco-friendly way to give a second life to something no longer used for its original purpose. Get creative with different plant combinations and colours to create a unique and eye-catching piece for your garden!
I love how my birdcage planter adds a little whimsy and charm to my outdoor space. I can't wait for all those plants to grow and fill it up.
And how the orange I painted the cage compliments the colour tones in the bromeliad in the pot beside it, and the fun tropical cushions on the outdoor couch opposite it. The bonus of this project is this orange upcycled birdcage will be fabulous for my front porch over Halloween with the addition of spiders and webs.
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