Tag Archive: upcycling


A couple of interesting ideas for recycling tyres into useful garden equipment.

Strips of old tyre rubber used as edgings for grass- hmm...how practical, how aesthetic?

Old tyre rubber re-formed into strips as edgings for grass- hmm… practical? aesthetic?

A neat row of tyre containers- herbs? grass-lined seats?

A neat row of tyre containers- herbs? grass-lined seats?

Following the popularity of my previous collections of recycling project pics, here is another batch.

First, furniture….

Next childrens’ stuff…..

Now some other useful garden structures……

And finally a couple of mega projects to really inspire!

Most of these pictures come from the very useful site 1001 pallets, so thanks to them and their contributors!

Old School Gardener

A few more examples of creative projects for childrens’ play, shelters, planters and other projects for the garden and open spaces. Most from the site 1001 pallets.

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Home from Home

Here’s a great DIY idea for a portable infant doll’s house…via ‘Let the Children Play’

Old School Gardener

A few more wonderful garden furniture projects from 1001 pallets and other places.

What are you upcycling in your garden?

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Ultimate Guide to Upcycling with Pallets

ultimate guide to upcycling with pallets1 Ultimate Guide to Upcycling with Pallets in diy pallet ideas  with Recycled Pallets A useful visual guide to all you need to know for that pallet project of yours!!

Old School Gardener

Here we go again…this time some garden ideas for using pallets and other recycled items to create planting spaces (plus a couple of potting benches and some very effective – looking fencing)…

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My latest crop of ideas for creating useful and beautiful objects for the garden and outside (mostly from 1001 Pallets). Today a focus on chairs, benches, tables and associated ‘what nots’…

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PicPost: 'Tis the time for Firepits #3

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