Of course since the weather here was absolutely gorgeous this weekend, I was busy outside. Like most families that have older children, they grow out of a few things. One is their favorite wheeled transportation. We have a tricycle that was destined to set in the shed for years or get donated to the nearest DAV, but I couldn't yet part with the little gem. It was a Radio Flyer, only the paint was chipped and it need a few minor repairs.
Well, I told my hubby of my crazy idea and of course since it involved a spray paint can, he was all over it. We picked up a light color spray on primer and two of my new favorite colors: lime and turquoise. He took it all apart, which did involve a whole lot of work. Then he sanded up the rough spots, primed it, and painted it. And this is what we came up with:
I had bought a couple metal planters last year and had no clue that this is what I would be using them for. We used a drill and punched holes into the planters to allow the water to drain and I could use wire to tie them up to the main shaft of the tricycle.
I then added some potting soil and planted our herbs. I put Basil in the top and Cilantro in the bottom planter. They are both supposed to keep away the mosquitoes and during the dog days of summer, we need all the help we can get.
So don't get rid of that tricycle that has seen better days, give it a little face lift and you too can have a cute little herb garden addition to your yard.
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That is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love when you can repurpose something that most people would just throw away. It will look great when those herbs start popping!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for them to start coming up and have fresh herbs in my salsa ans sauces.
DeleteThat is so cute! I wish I thought of it!
ReplyDeleteIt was a hair brained idea that I had and it worked! Thank you!
DeleteThat is so stinkin cute, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletewe bouht thhat exact tricycle this week and we love it - good to see it is multi-purpose! love the idea! here's our new bike.........http://2plus1dotme2.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary!
DeleteThis is so cute!! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!!
Thank you and enjoy your weekend also!
DeleteThis is a fun idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea and really pretty simple too! I love when something can be easy to do but looks like it must have taken forever. This looks classy and cute! And even though the classic red of a Radio Flyer trike is so adorable, I love that you freshened it up with your own favorite bright colors. Fabulous!! Would love to see update shots with the flowers growing in it sometime :)
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Thank you, I definitely post their progress.
DeleteThis is so cute. I really like it. Thank you so much for linking with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteDebi
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Thank you for the invite! :)
DeleteWhat a clever idea! This is a great re-use of a tricycle! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you and a Happy Weekend to you!
DeleteWhat a cute planter idea! I really love it! I always have excess pots in my garage that I end up getting rid of. Now I'll be on the lookout for a tricycle at garage sales. Thanks for the inspiration. I just found you through Ladybird Lane. I'm your newest follower and a fellow newbie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and following me! :)
DeleteI've seen bikes as plant stands but not a tricycle. That is just way too cute. Now if only I can find a tricycle at a yard sale!
ReplyDeleteThank you, good luck on you Qwest for the Tricycle!
DeleteThanks for the invite!
ReplyDeletethis is soo cute!! Great job..and what a way to repurpose!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am really enjoying my garden addition.
DeleteWhat a great idea! And I have my son's old tricycle in my attic...hmmm. I'd love it if you would share this with our All Star Block Party. We're FIVE blogs sharing ONE big linky party.
ReplyDeleteShasta @InTheOldRoad
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Thanks for the invite and the lovely comment!
DeleteI love this idea! It's very cute. I love the colors you picked. Thanks so much for linking up to the All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Thank you for your linky party!
DeleteAbsolutely love this! The colors are so vibrant. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! I am looking forward to the herbs filling it all out to finish up the look.
DeleteSo fun!
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It makes me smile every time I look at it!
DeleteAmy, what a cute idea. Your tricycle planter has such a happy look.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and hope you'll stop by, Mary Alice
Thanks for stopping in and following! I will definitely check out your blog!
DeleteI picked up a tricycle off the side of the road just for this purpose but I love the planters and how you secured them to the tricycle! Love it. The paint colors is what is brilliant and I'm definitely going to copy that. Thanks so very much. We learn so much from one another. Wow. Cool.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
DeleteThere is no greater compliment then someone replicating your work. Thank you! I have also found that if you use a few tabs of double sided Velcro on the top planter it won't side around. The bottom doesn't need it as much.
Amy :)
Oh my goodness! This is pretty much the cutest planter ever! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBrittany,
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Amy :)
blue+green is my favorite color combo and that tricycle is TOO TOO cute, i love it! i don't have an old trike sitting around, but this idea will have me looking at everything else with ulterior motives ;o)
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was one of those things that just popped into my head!
DeleteAmy
What a clever idea... too cute.. I love the blue and green paint combo as well...
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Carri
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Thank you, Carrie! And for your lovely Block Party!
DeleteAmy :)
So adorable and cute! thanks for sharing. I am featuring this today, by the way! have a fab weekend!
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Lelanie,
DeleteThank you for the feature and always leaving lovely comments!
Amy
I love this! We have an old red tricycle in our attic. It's not safe enough to pass on to our grandson, but I don't know if my other son (21yo, whose bike it used to be) will even part with it! We'll see...
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute, I love it and it looks wonderful in the garden.
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika,
DeleteI love to look at it everytime I am outside. Can't wait for the seedlings to fill all out!
~Amy~
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Thanks Clint,
DeleteI am so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for following!
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