Leo loves to grill. He is a master at grilling steaks, but he only uses a charcoal grill. Our trusty, black Weber grill had to be replaced a few weeks ago. So Leo bought another trusty, black Weber grill since the other one had lasted about 7 years.
So after he got the new one set up I said, "Don't throw away that old grill! Let's make a planter out of it." (I had actually seen the idea of a repurposed grill in the magazine Flea Market Gardens.)
But I didn't want a black planter. I thought we should paint it. So Leo bought some spray paint and painted it green.
Repurpose Old BBQ
I had a few extra plants that needed planting. I put a begonia, some coleuses, basil, oregano, and chives that I grew from seed, and some Black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) volunteers that were coming up along the fence from where I had planted them last year. Are you familiar with this vine?
I have them growing on two trellises in planters in front of our house.
Last year I had them growing along our garden fence. They are very easy to grow from seed. They love the sun and the heat. This picture was taken last year.
So I was very happy to see all the volunteers that were growing along the fence this year.
I put some in the grill planter and look at it now!
See the Black-eyed Susans? They are beginning to spill out of the planter. In a few weeks, it will look like a waterfall of flowers.
The planter is almost the same shade as our other two planters in this flower bed.
I wonder what people think when they drive by our house and they see this grill planter.
I'm thinking I really like it and it is really easy to repurpose an old grill. I can easily see myself adding more of these versatile planters.
Robbie
Thank you for the picture of the Weber kettle garden. I was was thinking about how to turn my old kettle into a planter so I checked on google and there it was. What kind of paint and what color of green was that? I plan to do the same.
Thanks again.
Emily Lewis
Love the idea of the planter grill im in Arizona and wondering if i could do something like that to my old grill. Any ideas. Did you use anything on the inside to prevent rusting? I would really like to know..
Jane Windham
No, we didn't do anything to prevent rusting.
Andrew Strom
This is such a cool idea! I wish I'd seen this sooner. Not too long ago I threw out an old grill because the lid got destroyed... but I could've made the bottom part into a little planter like this! Oh well 🙂
Kate
what kind of paint did you use? did you use a gloss as well? Thanks!
Jane Windham
No, but you could use a gloss if you'd like to do so.
Marla
This is awesome. I'm always looking for old, unused items to reuse. My daughter left her old barbeque in our yard and now I don't have to walk around it wondering what to turn it into. Thanks for sharing!
lemon
use the grill replace flowerpot!!! Excellent image
lemon
WOW!!!!!!! I love the flowerpot of grill
D. K. Waldrep
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this painted grill and your updates. Anything for outside is appealing. Thanks for sharing, one day I plan to have a "greener" thumb ????
Kimberly
OMG, so cute! I hope I can find one of these on someone's junk pile this Spring.
Sandy
Love this idea! The color you chose is perfect!
Ann
Hi Jane! I saw that this project was featured at Hometalk and I'm so glad because I missed it when you posted it on your blog. I've pinned it and posted it on FB. I'm having trouble keeping up with everything blog-related. I need a check list just to keep everything straight! Blog, Google+, Pinterest, FB, Hometalk, Linky Followers. Whew! Hope all is well with you and Leo. I'll be by to visit again asap.
Jen
This is such a terrific idea. I see these old grills all the time and they have such a great shape...not sure why I've never thought of this, but it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing it!
KristiB
Love this, it is such a cute idea!!! The paint color is awesome too 😀
Jo
Jane. wow! you have a green thumb that is really showing out in the green grill,love your color choice.
~Jo
Pamela
Jane I love the grill planter!! Just adorable!
Jennifer
I was so glad to find your grill info. I just picked a black kettle grill for 5.00 at a yard sale 🙂 Didn't think about painting it until I saw yours 🙂
Sharlotte
What a CUTE idea! I love this too! The green is perfect....love your garden too, WOW!
Kim
What a great way to repurpose a grill. Love it. Thanks for joining WUW.
jennifer
This is too cute!
Vickie @ Paint or Dig
Anything painted lime green is cuter! This is a great idea and who cares what the neighbors think!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
Jane, What a cute and clever idea! I love the paint color and the grill looks wonderful as a planter. Thanks for joining my party.
xo,
Sherry
brandi
I love your grill turned planter!! your garden is gorgeous.
Pinky
I love it, and love the green!!! "GRATE": idea:):):), get it???? HAHAHA!!!!!
Vanessa
What an absolutely DARLING idea Jane! Way to go on the creativity and repurposing. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa
Mimi
Oh my! I saw that in a magazine and never could find it again. Totally could not remember where I saw it. I love it! I am so glad I saw your post! Your grill planter is beautiful! I love the plants you used, especially the Blackeyed Susans! How fabulous is your garden? So glad you shared!
Tanya@takesix
Jane, that is the cutest idea!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by. . . you would LOVE Nova Scotia! I hope you get to come one day!
Susan in SC
Love this!! I have an old wheelbarrow that I use in the same way.
Judy
That is brilliant! What a great way to liven up your garden in a unique way and keep that grill out of the landfill. Never mind the fact that it's absolutely adorable!
Tammy
I've never seen that done! So adorable! Creative thinking.
Barbara F.
This is a great idea. I love the lime green color and your choice of plants/herbs to put in it. I have a Weber but it is too new .....I may just have to be on the lookout for another one! xo,
Traci
What a brilliant idea...I love it!
Dawn
How stinkin cute, and I love the lime green color you chose. My porch is decorated in lime green, and I may just have to have this idea. You are to smart. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sweet Bee Cottage
I think they are going to think to themselves, "I am going to steal that idea! How cool!" ('Cause I know that's what I'm thinking!)
emily @ The Beetle Shack
hello! What a wonderful planter, im so glad you came over to my blog- because now i can join up with you! Thanks for your comment, my headband is actually an old Ken Done silk scarf that I got from an op shop for $2. I love it and wear it all the time!
xo em
Carol Samsel
I'm in love with your grill!! I'll have to keep that in mind when we replace ours 🙂
Allyson Pecilunas
How stinkin cute! I love that idea!!