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    Home » Repurposed Items » Repurposed Shutter Vertical Garden Succulent Planter

    Repurposed Shutter Vertical Garden Succulent Planter

    Published by Gail | Published May 25, 2018 | Updated June 29, 2022
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    How to repurpose an old shutter as a vertical hanging garden perfect for succulents! Step by step directions will have you making this project in no time! Who doesn't love succulents? #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #shutter #verticalgarden #outdoor #succulents #planter via @repurposedlifeHow to repurpose an old shutter as a vertical hanging garden perfect for succulents! Step by step directions will have you making this project in no time! Who doesn't love succulents? #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #shutter #verticalgarden #outdoor #succulents #planter via @repurposedlife

    I love a great repurposed shutter project, and I also love succulents. There was a definite need to start using up some stuff in the woodshed. I had four old shutters I got from a friend, so this repurposed shutter vertical garden seemed like a no-brainer.

    How to make a repurposed shutter vertical garden

    repurposed shutter ideas

    Two of the old shutters are in pretty good shape, but one in particular was showing some rot and damage. I chose that one for this project because it will be outdoors and as it ages and matures it will only get better! Would you  have found them without the arrow?

    *this post contains affiliate links for your convenience, read more here*

    Using DIY Chalky Paint as a Primer

    diy chalky paint as a primer

    My favorite paint technique is using diy chalky paint primer. When you have a bright color like this, using the same color as the primer is a quick way to get your project finished and looking great! I used Plaster of Paris to make the bright turquoise paint have a more flat sheen that adheres better to glossy paint. I mix a small amount of the POP with a little water in the red solo cup, pour in the paint and stir. That mixtures gets strained with a mesh paint strainer to remove any unwanted residue such as lumps and gooey stuff as I pour it into the Finish Max.

    Paint Repurposed Shutter with Paint Sprayer

    super finish max extra paints shutter

    Painting shutters by hand can be a pain in the rear! You know drip, drip—run, run. The Homeright Super Finish Max Extra is perfect for painting louvers on shutters or doors. I leaned the shutter against my easy diy sawhorse. I use these guys all the time! Bonus: They stack on top of one another.

    bright turquoise repurposed shutter I love the bright and cheery color! I used two light coats of the paint with the plaster of paris, and two more light coats without the plaster of paris.

    Hang Repurposed Shutter

    repurposed shutter vertical garden plant holder MyRepurposedLife.com

    I hung the repurposed shutter vertical garden plant holder on my fence. You could display in a leaning fashion on your porch or patio if you don’t want to hang it. I couldn’t decide whether to leave it this bright cheery color or to glaze the shutter like I did the Pallet Table.

    Add small galvanized buckets of succulents

    small galvanized plant bucketsDollar Store galvanized buckets make great pots for plants and succulents. I removed the burlap label, drilled a small hole and sanded the rough edges. TIP: drill the hole on scrap paper so that metal shards can be disposed of safely. I found a lot of small galvanized buckets on Amazon.

    repurposed shutter hanging vertical planter MyRepurposedLife.com

    These hens and chicks are descendants from my Nana’s garden. I got these last year from my sister and they LOVED where they were planted before. Small “s” hooks  hold the galvanized buckets in place.

    repurposed shutter holding galvanized pots with succulents MyRepurposedLife.com

    I love the bright turquoise vertical plant holder made from a shutter! It really was the perfect option for this less than perfect shutter. I’d love for you to pin it!

     Country Sampler Gardens special issue 4.30.19

    This project was featured again! This time in Flea Market Home & Living !!

    What would you put in the galvanized pots?

    gail

    See more great repurposed shutter projects here

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    1. Rodney LeCompte

      May 11, 2020 at 4:48 am

      Congratulations Gail.All that hard work pays off eventually.I’m lucky to see you put your wheels in motion to repurpose practically anything and you have an eye for creating.Keep up your great work and repurposing.👍

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      • Gail Wilson

        May 11, 2020 at 11:56 am

        Thank you so much! I guess when I get famous you can say "I knew her when" 🙂

        As always, I appreciate that you're always willing to help out!
        gail

    2. Cindy Marosovitz z

      June 03, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Hi Gail. i did buy a shutter for $5 at a yard sale and now thanks to you i know what to do with it. you were the nice person who made the distressed shelves for my white ironstone i can’t even count all the complements i get on them 😊🌸👍

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      • Gail Wilson

        June 03, 2018 at 7:48 pm

        Cindy,

        I'm so happy you and your friends love the shelves I made for you! Good luck with your shutter project. Keep me posted.

        gail

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