20 Creative Ways to Upcycle Pallets in Your Garden

I regularly repurpose pallets for a variety of home and garden projects & rounded up 20 projects with tutorials + safety tips for growing edibles; how to identify whether pallets have been chemically treated & a video on dismantling pallets easily. I hope these ideas inspire you. I'd love to know how you use pallets at your place!
Hardwood pallet upcycled into a stunning vertical garden - perfect for a narrow balcony or limited space. Repeating coordinated colours works well. You can find the DIY instructions in the post.
A nifty & inexpensive greenhouse made from two salvaged pallets. A great solution for raising plants if you live in a cold climate.
This idea could be adapted for use as a privacy screen, wall art, herb planters or just a decorative feature.
A simple painted feature fence with a few garden accessories is a cheap alternative for small spaces.
Pallet compost bin with hinged gate - I've made a few of these in different designs stapling weed mat to the inside to preserve the timber longer. DIY instructions on several designs in the post.
US Pallet Treatment Stamps - helpful to identify good wood. Other tips on selecting safe timber in the post.
The Micro Gardener - Anne
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Teresa Friend Teresa Friend on Oct 23, 2013
    I really like this. Especially since my has so many of them laying around at his job that I can grab! YAY!
  • Char Bessler Char Bessler on Nov 11, 2015
    Thank you for the video on pallet boards and instructions on how to take apart and so much more. This has been the most informative site I've seen concerning questions about the boards.
    • @Char Bessler Thanks so much for your feedback! I did a heap of research when putting this post together so glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your project.
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