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Today I want to share with you a succulent garden I made using galvanized plumbing material.
But first, there is story as to how I got here…
Last week, my girlfriend texted me right about the time my daughter’s bus arrives. Normally, that would not be an issue, but in this case – I was still asleep.
Yup, totally overslept. I was out cold. Swore I set an alarm. Didn’t.
Normally, it wouldn’t be a big deal – just drive her to school and hope we make it on time.
But that day – was state testing. The final day of state testing. I should point out that we missed the bus the first day of state testing as well.
That day, we were ready early – but somehow, I got the times mixed up in my head.
Needless to say, my worrying daughter was a wreck both mornings as I drove her to school.
I will be accepting my Mother of the Year award tomorrow. However, The records should clearly state that she was not late either day.
Back to last week – I found myself “in town” where my daughter goes to school. I had planned to go a big box hardware store that day – but decided to venture instead to the good old fashioned local hardware store.
An hour later, this what I came out with (along with some paint and a strange assortment of other items).
These are galvanized end caps for plumbing and heating pipes. At least that is what I think they are.
Anyone have a better explanation?
But my strange eye thought they looked like the perfect containers to plant some succulents. The texture of the galvanized metal was just perfect.
So after a few raised eyebrows from the employees as to what exactly I was doing with some end caps, paints and plants – I brought my goodies home.
And made a pretty galvanized succulent garden.
It was simple, easy and inexpensive – and I think quite unique and pretty.
So, hurry now – head to the hardware store to make your own!
And let me know what other fun items you find to re-purpose!
Wishing you a great day and thanks for reading!
Such a great idea! I’ve used tin cans before but I like that these have a little more style to them.
What a fantastic idea!!! Really really awesome! I want to go running out to Home Depot right now, lol!
These are so pretty Laura!! I love them, what a great rustic-fun-pretty idea!
what you lack in tardiness, you make up for in creativity!! 🙂 these are great…love the containers.
Laura, I just LOVE this, what a fabulous idea! Thank you so much for sharing and am pinning! Have a wonderful weekend!
LOVE this! Oh, the treasures that can be found in a hardware store! Life to the full! Melissa
LOVE LOVE!!! I enjoy seeing the expressions and then the Ah Ha moments when you ask for something out of the box! These are stunning Laura!!!
Laura, it all sounds like a “happy accident” to me!! And what great results, those galvanized things look so great planted up…..don’t think I would have seen the potential…..what a good eye you have!! I love the succulents you chose…they look just beautiful and the textures are just right!! Hope your daughters testing turned out well too! Thanks for sharing with all of us your great idea! Blessings, Linda
This is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Fantastic!! These arr so great for succulents and they look like they are a perfect fit. Super idea.
Cynthia
Laura your garden turned out so beautiful, I love the mix of rich greens, and galvanized tins, perfect!
xo, Tanya
I always tease about all the years of future therapy my daughter will need because of me …. I see we are in the same boat!
Love this cute idea. So original! Pinning!
🙂 Linda
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing — I might have to copy this one! 🙂
Oh Laura, there are wonderful! I love succulent gardens – so easy to take care of too!! Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome! I love succulents 🙂 Thank you for hosting with us for 6 weeks!
great idea….have you got a list of some succulents that are easy to keep…I’ve not got green fingers , but loove the look of this! would look nice under a bell jar….
Love the rustic look these give!! What a great idea 🙂 I love succulents
Nancy
Another fantastic idea you have come up with!!!….I need to roam the hardware store more often!!…Beautiful Laura!
love them! 🙂
pinned!
gail
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I am amazed each time I see you wonderful posts/ ideas!!! Love this!!!! I have an unusual curtain rod in the bay window in my bedroom…. It is copper pipe…. Bends where needs to…has a great patina after awhile an fairly inexpensive.
These look a lot like sheet metal. If they are anything like it I would caution anybody to stay away from them. My son who works in air conditioning cut an artery when sheet metal slipped from his hand. It is razor sharp.
bookmarked!!, Ireally like your website!