Flower Planter Thrift Store Chairs Two Ways!

Here is my original wooden chair I turned into a flower planter. 

I LOVED IT!

But it only lasted two years since it was an indoor wooden

 dining room chair and fell all to pieces.

So this year I kept my eyes open for METAL chairs to use in the garden and 

LOOK!

I scored 2 of these beauties, both powder coated steel!

The seats are plywood and easily removed. I saved the plywood pieces for more projects.

I spray painted one white and added my "Green Man" sculpture to the chair back.

 Pallet boards fit make a sturdy shelf and a planter and saucer

 from my stash made this project easy peasy and pretty!

The second chair has a different look with Rustoleum spray paint in "Lagoon." 

The circular piece is from a broken hose hanger. 

A pink miniature rose fits right into the chair opening.

I decided to replace the planter of roses with some colorful annuals. A quick trip to the Dollar Tree got me a dishpan and a tray that fit the chair nicely. Pallet boards provided

 a sturdy shelf and here she is, newly planted with colorful annuals. 

           
                           

Two metal chairs, two different looks. And the best thing is,

 they only cost $4.99 apiece!

Gotta love thrift store shopping for garden projects!

DIY Chair Planter Four Years Later

There are lots of chair planters out in Pinterest land that are newly made. Did you ever wonder how they hold up in the garden thru many seasons? 

 Here's what I started with in 2011. This dining chair finish was peeling and the seat and joints were loose. It was the perfect candidate for a planter project.

 Serendipity! The seat comes off on it's own!

I sorta sanded it to knock the loose bits off and dry brushed it with white latex paint.

Here she is that first year in my garden. Ooh aah! 

I love the combination of golden yellow creeping jenny and mini viola. Add some of my garden art balls and I'm a happy garden lady!

Yup, this project was a winner all the way!

Four years later she looks like this....

I added the old man planter and a swipe or two of turquoise paint from my deck project. She's holding up really well and that square seat hole is perfect for changing out the different flowers and plants each season.

When did "that chair" become a "she?" 

The instant she went from chair with no seat to shabby chic chair with gorgeous plants!

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