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There are so many things you can repurpose as a one-of-a-kind container. Whether you're looking to create a bathtub planter, toolbox planter, wheelbarrow planter, or something totally original, think outside the terra-cotta pot with these stylish alternatives.

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Boxed Flowering Kale

There's something stunning about repetition and contrasting colors, shown here by planting gorgeous flowering kale in a distressed wooden box.

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Galvanized Tub Planter

Galvanized tub planters can work for any garden style—cottage, country, or even modern and contemporary.

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Bathtub Planter

A salvaged bathtub makes the perfect water garden. This tub planter includes a working showerhead to help keep water from becoming stagnant.

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Toolbox Planter

Antique toolboxes make the perfect home for succulents, whose low water requirements mean the wood underneath won't rot.

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Wheelbarrow Planter

This repurposed planter made from a vintage wheelbarrow creates the perfect boundary for a fairy garden village. Just make sure to add pebbles to the bottom to prevent tipping and help with drainage.

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Gutter Planter

Give old gutters new life as container gardens! They're designed to handle water and the elements, so they'll last through many gardening seasons.

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Barrel Planter

If you scored an antique barrel at a flea market, turn it into a repurposed planter! It's the perfect vessel for tall, deep-rooted plants.

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Hanging Planter

Don't forget to think vertical when it comes to salvaged containers. This 4-foot-tall floor lamp got a new life with the help of bright paint, colanders, and metal grates used as plant vessels.

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Boot Planter

Don't throw those old boots away—make a boot planter in your garden! Or make a statement with a pair of brightly colored rain boots that match your garden's scheme.

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