Green leaves are the energy engines that fuel our gardens. Without them there would be no flowers, no sugars for summer tomatoes, and no cooling or oxygenating the air while growing the mighty trees that give landscapes a sense of time and permanence. A gardener’s admiration of leaves can quickly fade, however, when faced with brown leaves blanketing everything from azaleas to annuals, and patios to pools. Leaves are suddenly a problem, something to manage—in other words, work.
5 ways to upcycle an old step ladder
27.08.2024 - 18:42 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
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Do you have a broken old step ladder somewhere deep in your garage? Or perhaps your trusty step ladder is on its last legs? Before you throw it out, have a read of this article where we share 5 different ways you can upcycle an old step ladder into a beautiful and functional piece for your home.
Whether you’re looking to display ornaments, photo frames or the kids’ crafts, an old step ladder can be easily transformed into a unique shelving unit.
You can give the ladder a lick of paint in your favourite colour, or leave the raw materials exposed for a rustic look. Either way this ladder shelf is sure to catch the attention of visitors.
How about adding some greenery to your outdoor space with a super easy upcycled ladder garden? It only takes one broken old step ladder to create an eye-catching home for all of your beloved plants and succulents.
If your ladder doesn’t stand sturdy anymore, you can lean it up against a tree or fence. Trailing plants look great on vertical gardens, or you could hang bird feeders to make your garden more wildlife friendly.
If you’re struggling to find space for your book collection, a step ladder can be repurposed into a quirky little book shelf in no time.
Depending on whether your ladder has rungs or flat footholds, you may need to get your hands on some wooden planks to ensure extra stability for your makeshift shelves. You can then use the different levels of your library ladder to organise your books by colour, author, topic or whatever else comes to mind.
Need to save floor space in your bathroom or living room? It’s easy to upcycle an old step ladder as a towel or blanket rack that leans against the wall. You can paint the ladder to match the room, or go for the shabby
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