Make a Bicycle Planter

Some months of the year, the garden looks extra dull and brown, especially with our California droughts. My next door neighbour left a bicycle outside with a "Free to take" sign on it. I was initially going to spruce it up for a ride, but soon realized why it was so free to take: it was absolutely trashed. I removed as much rust as I could, and with a little spray paint I had in the garage, I gave it an all-over pop of electric blue. After fully drying, I placed it in an area of the yard where some of the plants needed help standing, and the bike came to their aid as a crutch. I added some mini pots and baskets of flowers, as well. As a finishing touch, I topped it with a flower-pot-girl my friend made. Visitors just love looking at this view when they come over, and I appreciate the extra colour in my life. So next time you see that piece of junk bike that's free to take, remember this tip!