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updated: Jun 21, 2020 by Kristi 25 Comments

Unique DIY Window Planter Box

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How to make a unique DIY window planter box with a little bit of rust and a whole lot of vintage charm.

DIY Window Planter Box hanging on garage with petunias

I showed off my DIY window planter box that I found at the flea market, and I promised to share what it was and how it looked planted with beautiful flowers.

DIY Window Planter Box hanging on garage window

So, can you guess what this is?

rusty flower box hanging on garage window

I shared this rusty old piece earlier and asked you all what you thought it was. There were a lot of good guesses but one of you smarties knew exactly what it was.

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This rusty piece turned flower box is part of an old corn crib conveyor system that carried grain in the cups. I found it at the flea market and knew it would be perfect for a window box for the garage window.

I didn't want to lose its rustic charm so I kept it pretty much as is. It did get a good cleaning and a couple of holes in the bottom for drainage, but that's it.

drilling holes in rusty old corn crib box

To hang it up, I put two screws under the window sill and hung the curved edge right on the screws.

After I hung it up the front was hanging a little too low. When I watered the plants, the water would run right out on the ground.

I easily fixed it I put two small pieces of scrap wood behind it to keep it level. The wood keeps the front up so the flowers get a proper drink.

DIY Planter Box hanging on garage window planted with petunias

It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I love that it's rustic and different.

How many people can say they're using old farm equipment as a flower window box? 

It's truly a unique idea!

rustic planter box hanging on garage window with petunias and trailing vines

rustic window box hanging on garage window with petunias and trailing vines

Have you reused or repurposed anything lately? I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Check out my DIY raised planter box that I built for our front porch...from scratch. It's a bit more involved than my unusual flower window box. 

pinterest graphic and arrowDIY Window Planter Box hanging on garage window with petunias and trailing vines

 

 

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