Many household objects can be used as containers in the garden. I love to use old chairs in the garden to add height and interest to an area that might be otherwise plain without it.
Many can be found on trash day, free for the taking. This one was without a seat, so I stapled a wire basket to the underside of the chair and added a cocoa liner. A layer of newspaper in the liner helps to retain moisture as cocoa liners can dry out easily in the heat of the summer. Fill with plants and good quality potting soil that contains a slow release fertilizer and moisture holding crystals.
By Dottie from Pennellville, NY
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I'm always looking for neat ideas for container gardening and your chair is beautiful. Thanks for the excellent photo and directions.
Some people can make trash into treasures and you are one of them. I LOVE IT! I may try that here.
Although I've seen this idea done before, I've never seen it done any better than yours. What a wonderful picture, too. I also like your addition of the frog - too cute!
J'aime beaucoup superbe réalisation.
Translation: I like very much, superb realization.
That's so beautiful.
I too have seen these done and I have to agree with FlaKathy..Yours is the best I've seen. Thanks for the nice photo. GG Vi
What a great idea and WOW it looks great!
Thank you for sharing with us, and for inspiring us.
Annie
That is fantastic......gives a whole new meaning and idea for those old worn out chairs. I am not familiar with Cocoa paper, can you please tell me where to purchase it?
That's absolutely darling! I love it!
I have heard these called Fairy Chairs. I did a google search, there
were many results.
I've always wanted to do this and after seeing yours I think I'm going to try to do it this summe...now I've got to start looking for a chair...thanks for the inspiration...gail
Thanks everyone...I've never heard them called fairy chairs before...maybe because this one is life size....aren't the fairy chairs miniature? Anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Happy Gardening!
Absolutely stunning. Wish I had a big tree that I could sit one under. The simplicity of it is what makes it so nice. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous!! I see so many chairs on trash days! I will have to rescue one and create a neat planter like this? I have a few bare spots in my yard that need a little creative love!
What a lovely idea and many thanks for the inspiration.
It's quite autumnal here in Shropshire,England and so I'm going to plant up some ivy and bulbs to give a bit if extra colour.
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