I found this old colander at Goodwill and knew just what to do with it!
I gave it a couple of coats of Rust Oleum's Aqua spray paint.
Next, I added some gravel to the bottom of the colander for good drainage.
A layer of dirt was added.
I added in my gorgeous succulents!
Last but not least! I added in gravel on top!
Gorgeous plants! Succulents are my favorite!
Love!
by April Hoff
Old Colander Succulent Planter
$20
20 Minutes
Easy
I found an old colander at Goodwill and gave it a new purpose! A succulent planter! Wouldn't this be a great gift idea?
There's nothing I love more than aqua blue and succulents!
There's nothing I love more than aqua blue and succulents!
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Beautifulgardenson Jul 9, 2016I have succulents in a small bird cage probably used for a wedding that I found at Savers and lined with a coco liner before filling with soil and plants. They are doing great so now I will have to try them in a collander too. Great idea!
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Jeanneon Oct 21, 2017Love it! I just bought a vintage plain metal colander at a garage sale today. I think I'd seen this post before, because I had absolutely no use for the colander but bought it anyway. Can't wait to try it!
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Where is the after picture?
Love this idea.
How do you keep the soil from falling through the holes when it's watered?
I lined mine with a coffee filter, but you could use landscape fabric too if you have a roll of it.
Does enamel etc need protection once painted for outdoors