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Trash to Treasure ~ A Garden Screen

By Lorraine

Last fall I noticed eight metal scroll-like things lying at the curb by
my neighbors trash.
(they were originally the four sides to a canopy that had seen better days)
I noticed them while walking the dog but didn’t haul
them home right away.

I liked them too much to leave them so, without a clue what I would do with them, I went back and lugged them home to the shed where they remained all winter.
 I tried using them separately as a kind of trellis but I didn’t really need another trellis.
Then I thought to stand them together to form an open screen and use as a backdrop to a sitting area we have along the back edge of our yard.
The posts are open and hollow on the bottom end.
John bought and cut conduit and drove half of it into the ground.
Then we slid each section over the above ground conduit.
It worked perfectly and is very stable!
To keep each section tight at the top, we secured them together with black nylon ties.
~*~
I transplanted some tiny Morning Glory plants that have begun springing up elsewhere.
I don’t think there is enough sun for the Morning Glories so I might have to root some ivy cuttings if I want foliage growing up my new garden screen.
   

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Home Decorating & DIY Tagged With: Garden

Comments

  1. Land Source Container Service Inc. says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Some call it dumpster diving of some sort, I call it free furniture! I think they look great!

    -Land Source Container Service, Inc.
    City Container Services

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  2. She Said says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:12 am

    I love this. I am passionate about using what appears to be rubbish to others. Ingenuity? It's amazing how many times my 'finds' play centre stage and what I love most about it is, that you won't find it anywhere else ever! And that is true riches!

    Reply
  3. Patti says

    July 5, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    This is gorgeous! I love it! What a beautiful addition to your sitting area. I love that you can see right thru it!

    Reply
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    What a great trash to treasure find, Lorraine! I love the scrolliness of it and I think it works wonderfully as a screen for that area. Thanks for visiting my blog! : )

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    July 4, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Beautiful garden area you have created there, the "screen" looks wonderful!
    Hugs, Cindy

    Reply
  6. Fishtail Cottage says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:23 am

    Thank you so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's at Fishtail Cottage! Gorgeous screen & i love what you did with it – bet they are envious now? xoxo, tracie

    Reply
  7. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says

    July 2, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Your screen looks great. I have been looking for an iron fence or something of the such to make a garden screen also. Do you know how expensive they are? Lucky you!
    I would like a seating area under our oak tree in the side yard.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  8. Terri @ A Creative Princess says

    July 2, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    How pretty! I can't wait to tell my husband that I'm not the only one who finds treasures at the curb! Thank you so much for linking up!

    Reply
  9. Penned Pebbles says

    July 2, 2011 at 1:52 am

    I too love finding stuff on the side of the road. What a neat idea! Blessings!

    Reply
  10. alison says

    July 1, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    i love how this looks and even better that you got them for absolutely nuthin! so glad you linked up to fridays unfolded and i look forward to reading more of you blog.

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  11. Laura says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    You did good!
    What a wonderful find!
    I hope you are having a wonderful summer.

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

    Reply
  12. Mac_fromAustralia says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Hi. I found my way here from Cottage Flora Thursday. I love your screen, what a great idea!

    Reply
  13. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Now THAT is a major score!! SO glad you saw the potential and rescued them! Great idea with the conduit — I was wondering how you kept them upright! What a lovely sitting area!

    Reply
  14. Jess@Balancing The Dream says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    thanks for stopping by my blog!! The iron work was a great find!! it looks perfect in your garden!! I love finding random things and decorating with them!!

    Reply
  15. corners of my life says

    July 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Absolutely charming – great find.

    Reply
  16. gena says

    July 1, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Wow what a great backdrop to a lovely vignette ! Fantastic find !!!!!

    thanks for sharing,
    gena

    Reply
  17. crochet lady says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I can't imagine why anyone wanted to toss those out. That was a great idea to use them as a back drop for an outdoor seating arrangement!

    Reply
  18. Karen says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Okay, You're my kinda girl!
    I so want to hang out with you lol
    Love that you dragged them home..Treasure!
    If you have time check out my post called Trash Talkin

    glimpsesofglory-karen.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  19. Larry says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    Nice look! L

    Reply
  20. no spring chicken says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I love this!! Score…

    Blessings, Debbie

    Reply
  21. Just a little something from Judy says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    I never question your curb side finds anymore. If I ever pass you on the sidewalk lugging something home with you, I will quickly run to your blog to see what your creative side comes up with:) What a perfect idea!

    Reply
  22. Maggie Ann says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I love this! What a charming outdoor room. =) Things like this make the ordinary become extraordinary!

    Reply
  23. Maryann says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Love those, made such a nice little sitting area. I love curbside finds.

    Reply
  24. Lemon Lane Cottage says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:03 am

    I'm sure whoever tossed those curbside is kicking themselves now. What a clever idea and they look great.

    Reply
  25. Buttercup says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:56 am

    They look so pretty and I think the ivy would look lovely on it.

    Reply
  26. Little Birdie Blessings says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:25 am

    What a delightful blog. I'm so glad you found me, as it led me here. Your photography is incredible. I like how you add scripture to your photos. Thanks for sharing your faith, family, recipes and so much more. ~ Abby

    Reply
  27. Dixie says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:21 am

    I think you've created the perfect relaxing space… love the white wicker chairs against the metal screens… just beautiful!

    Reply
  28. HOPE says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:48 am

    made for such a charming sitting area! My daughter finds the wildest things..by the road! She has amazed me! Now..my eyes are open to…well, you know!!

    Great idea and find!
    Raider is soooooo ADORABLE..
    my schnauzer GUS would love to play with him.

    Blessings to you..
    HOPE

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  29. Ann says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:09 am

    that looks wonderful. I wonder if your neighbor is now thinking they should have done that themselves 🙂

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  30. podso says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:37 am

    What a good eye you have! It looks wonderful! Persistence paid off!

    Reply
  31. Nancy says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Beautiful! It's all about the details! And, what beautiful detail that added to your sitting area! Nancy

    Reply
  32. stefanie says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:33 am

    that is crazy we have or should I say had the same wallpaper, but I love your redo, it is so clean and crisp and looks so much bigger!

    Reply
  33. stefanie says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:27 am

    oh, my goodness, they threw those away? hooray for you!!!!
    thanks for the visit!

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  34. NanaDiana says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Lorraine, How perfect can it get? And for free? Well, except for the conduit~ LOVE this area. It is absolutely lovely! xo Diana

    Reply
  35. Tynk says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:58 am

    I love the look you created! So jealous! You scored big with these! LOVE IT!
    Sherri

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  36. MaryAnn says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:43 am

    wow bet the neighbor will be jealous now. It's so pretty.
    MaryAnn

    Reply
  37. Mildred says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:09 am

    These are very pretty and make a great backdrop for your sitting area. You are very creative! Wishing you and your family a safe and happy July 4th.

    Reply
  38. Sandy says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:02 am

    I love it and think it's a great
    look. Wish I could find something
    like that along the side of the
    road!

    Reply
  39. Nita {ModVintageLife} says

    June 29, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Brilliant! I love how this looks in your garden. Never know what you will find in the trash.

    Reply

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