OLD WHEELBARROWS

My hubby had the idea of painting and making use of our old

wheelbarrows instead of throwing them away. First cover the

wheel and handles of the old wheelbarrow.

Spray on an even coat of paint including about 6 inches on the top

portion of the inside of the wheelbarrow. Spray about 2 to 3 layers

allowing about 20 mins in between coats.

You will need 2 cans of spray paint.

Using a large nail, hammer maybe about 20 holes at the base of

the wheelbarrow (can it be called a barrow?) to allow for water

flow. I chose muted colours but I have seen red, turquoise and

other brightly painted vintage wheelbarrows - very nice.

Put some soil in and plant some flowers! The wheelbarrow I was

working on is the one in the front here with the purple flowers.

The one on the right has zinnias and the left one has lantanas.

The yellow flowers on the ground are called cosmo.

Under the tree is another wheelbarrow painted a dark green.

The wheel on this one fell off, so it is sitting on a large stone.

The yellow flowers in that one are called melampodium.