How to Use Old Tin Cans in Your Garden

In today’s world, it is difficult not to use tin cans in some way or another. Many different types of foods come packaged in this way, and even if we try to use as much fresh food as possible, there are still going to be times when we choose some type of canned food.

When you use canned foods, far too often, the cans end up in the recycle bin or perhaps even in the trash. There are many ingenious things you can do with those cans to repurpose them, however, and this article focuses on ways to use them in the garden. After you see these ingenious ways that people use cans, you may never toss them to the curb again.

Herb Labels

This is an ingenious way to identify your herbs in the garden. The tops of tin cans can be used to create a wonderful way to label them.

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On a Fence

Screwing some old tin cans to your wooden fence and using them as planters can add new life to even an old area.

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Picture This

Taking the wooden fence planters a step further, create some frames to make them even more beautiful.

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Little Creatures

With a little creativity, you can create these ladybug critters for your garden.

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Firefly Lanterns

With some carefully placed holes in some old painted tin cans, you can create a firefly effect at sunset.

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Flower Feeder

If you love watching birds, make this faux flower feeder. Fill it with some bird seed and watch them flock to it.

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Tin Can Men

Looking for a fun project to do with the kids? You can find the instructions here

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Lil’ Planters

This is a simple project but you won’t believe how beautiful it is once you are finished.

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Drink Holder

Everyone needs a place to put their drink, and this is an awesome idea for it.

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Pallet Planter

This project allows you to use up the tin cans and repurpose a pallet at the same time.

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Centerpiece

This beautiful centerpiece is the perfect take away gift for your next party

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