Recycled Tin Can Herb Garden

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I love crafting straight out of the recycle bin. This Recycled Rainbow Herb Garden takes repurposing vegetable and soup tin cans to the next level creating a bright, colorful (and yummy) addition to your outdoor décor just in time for Spring! This rainbow-inspired project is effortless with DecoArt® Patio Paint Outdoor™ designed for exterior craft projects. 

Recycled Tin Can Rainbow Herb Garden

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Rainbow Herb Garden

• Patio Paint 2oz – Cloud White, Geranium Red, Azalea, Pumpkin, Apple Green, Blue Bahama, Blue Jay, Petunia Purple, Desert Turquoise, Sunshine Yellow
• DecoArt® Traditions Paintbrush, size 1” Flat
• Recycled Vegetable and Soup Cans – 9 (all the same size)
• Variety of Herb Plants – 9
• Paper Plate or Palette Paper
• Paper Towels
• Container with Water – to wash paintbrushes
• Drill with Bit and Driver
• Exterior Screws

Vertical Herb Garden on a Fence

STEP ONE

To begin the herb garden, remove the labels from the cans, then wash and dry thoroughly. Basecoat each can with DecoArt® Patio Paint Outdoor™ in Cloud White using a flat paintbrush. Let dry and apply a second coat if necessary.  The white basecoat will allow the bright topcoat colors to really pop! Patio Paint Outdoor has a superior flow and is self-leveling, so it will dry smooth.

STEP TWO

Once the white basecoat is dry, apply one coat of DecoArt® Patio Paint Outdoor™ in different colors on each can. I used Geranium Red, Azalea, Pumpkin, Sunshine Yellow, Apple Green, Blue Bahama, Desert Turquoise, Blue Jay, and Petunia Purple to each a wonderful rainbow! Let dry and apply a second coat if necessary. Use a paper plate or palette paper to organize the paint colors.

STEP THREE

Using a drill and drill bit create a hole in the bottom center of each can for drainage. Drill a second hole at the back top edge of each recycled can to hang it.

STEP FOUR

Attach the recycled cans to the front porch fence using the vertical pickets and the horizontal bracing as guides.

Drill a small pilot hole into the wood, then insert an exterior screw into the hole and screw into the wooden fence picket. I did a grid in rainbow order, three cans wide by three cans tall using the colors red through pink.

STEP FIVE

Remove each herb plant from its pot, squeeze the dirt and roots a bit to break them up, and then insert them into each recycled can. Press dirt down to secure the plant.

Soup Can Vertical Herb Garden

I love the bright pops of color that the DecoArt® Patio Paint™ adds to this recycle bin project. This herb garden was quick to complete in just about an hour with limited supplies. I cannot wait to pick some fresh basil leaves for my next Caprese salad. What is your favorite herb to cook with? Comment below!

Create durable outdoor pieces with DecoArt® Patio Paint Outdoor™ acrylics which are water-based and non-toxic for easy clean-up. Patio Paint Outdoor provides excellent adhesion to exterior surfaces such as concrete, terra cotta, masonry, and wood.  Weather-proof, so no sealer is required for a durable, long-lasting satin finish that will not crack or peel.  Available in 76 vibrant colors, 3 metallics, 5 neon colors, and proudly made in the USA.

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