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Unique Homemade Planter From "DIY Crafts" episode DIC-145

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An array of planters Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E Figure F Figure G

An old toolbox can be turned into a unique planter.

Materials:

Old wooden toolbox
Potting soil
Plants
Power drill
Trowel

1. Drill drainage holes in the bottom of the toolbox with a power drill (figure A).
   

2. Place potting soil in each of the sections of the toolbox (figure B).
   

3. Add plants. We used petunias. You could also plant the flowers in individual pots and place the containers in the toolbox (figure C).
   

• Use an old metal house planter, punch holes in the bottom for drainage, and plant flowers inside (figure D).
  

• Plant an old chicken feeder (figure E).
  

• Place a container of plants in an old toy truck (figure F).
  

• Fill an old wooden wagon with pots of flowers (figure G).