Make a Repurposed Lantern Planter
Have you ever seen a candle in a lantern that was left out in the sun? Well, now imagine a wax battery operated candle...
This was one of my favorite candle lanterns from Target. It held a battery powered candle and I had it out on the deck. Problem was I forgot to move it out of the sun and the whole thing melted into a big puddle, batteries included. Good to know it was actually made of wax but it was trash now.
At least the candle was, but the candle holder was soon to be a new treasure for the deck. I was having problems with slugs in my garden and I needed to find a new home for my marigolds, apparently slugs love marigolds. I had forgotten that when I planted them earlier this month.
This lantern was going to be the new home of one of the marigold plants.
I began by replacing the glass dome and filling the bottom of the lantern with about an inch of pebbles. On top of that I added potting soil. In the potting soil I planted one of the healthier marigolds I was trying to save.
There is no doubt that the lantern is even cuter as a planter than it was as a candle. There is a little condensation in the dirt right now because the plant is sitting out in the sun, that should go away.
I'm looking forward to caring for this marigold so it will grow stronger and healthier and far away from the slugs!
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Want to see more repurposed planters? Take a look at these projects by visiting the bold links.
Repurposed Window Box Planter. (you can see it in the first photo)
Repurposed Pumpkin Planter.
DIY Cement Planter Project.
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This was one of my favorite candle lanterns from Target. It held a battery powered candle and I had it out on the deck. Problem was I forgot to move it out of the sun and the whole thing melted into a big puddle, batteries included. Good to know it was actually made of wax but it was trash now.
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At least the candle was, but the candle holder was soon to be a new treasure for the deck. I was having problems with slugs in my garden and I needed to find a new home for my marigolds, apparently slugs love marigolds. I had forgotten that when I planted them earlier this month.
This lantern was going to be the new home of one of the marigold plants.
I began by replacing the glass dome and filling the bottom of the lantern with about an inch of pebbles. On top of that I added potting soil. In the potting soil I planted one of the healthier marigolds I was trying to save.
There is no doubt that the lantern is even cuter as a planter than it was as a candle. There is a little condensation in the dirt right now because the plant is sitting out in the sun, that should go away.
I'm looking forward to caring for this marigold so it will grow stronger and healthier and far away from the slugs!
See the recent update on this outdoor table by visiting the bold link.
Want to see more repurposed planters? Take a look at these projects by visiting the bold links.
Repurposed Window Box Planter. (you can see it in the first photo)
Repurposed Pumpkin Planter.
DIY Cement Planter Project.
Please follow by email using the webform in the sidebar so I can send my latest DIY tutorial straight to you!
