Old Ladder

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  1. margie12u

    margie12u In Flower

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    Anyone have any ideas on what to do with an old metal ladder, As far as a garden thingy. :stew2:
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I've seen ladders with planters on each step. And I've seen them with vines.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    If you don't want the shiny silver color, get some Rust-O-leum paint, either spray or brush on, and paint it. I have seen them painted, with a vine growing around potted plants on the steps.
    I am waiting for Randy's metal ladder to get old and unsafe to use... then it's MINE!!! ;) Every time he takes it out of the shed I tell him it looks unsafe...but he says "no, it's just fine, get your hands off."
     
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    fence against tree ( photo / image / picture from muddypaws's Garden )

    Margie - Perhaps paint it and set up against a nice large tree with some other garden thingees! I found an old wood baby swing at a flea market.
     
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    That is a very nice old ladder muddypaws.

    Barb in Pa.
     
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    Karrma In Flower

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    If it is a flat ladder, I have seen them used in the herb garden to define and separate the herbs. I was also wondering if the rungs are thick enough to use as a vertical garden planter box.
     
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    You may use your ladder to make a flower corner. Here some ideas:

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    Ladder decor 2 ( photo / image / picture from geri_86's Garden )
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Geri... both of those ladders are great looking!
    Makes me want to go and break my brothers ladder so I can use it.
    Oh yeah... welcome!
     
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    I have an old wooden ladder. It was cut down to about 3 foot. I don't know why it's so short or how old it really is and I had no place to put it. So, it's now on the ceiling.

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    I haven't figured out what to do with it yet but there is a bug and lizard on it. Can anyone find them? I have bugs all over my house along with many many other hidden beings. Makes things fun.

    Barb in Pa
     

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