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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

How to Make Garden Edging From Pallet Wood

I was pretty tickled with the way this rustic garden edging turned out.  I was even more tickled that I made it from pallet wood and soda bottles!


I made this garden edging as part of a mailbox makeover for my parents 44th wedding anniversary. Be sure to check out the before and after if you missed it. I used wide strips of 2-litter soda bottles to connect 4-plank sections of pallet fencing.  Nine inch lengths of metal dowels were inserted into two planks of each section and hammered into the ground.  It really was as easy as that, you can check out my YouTube channel to see the full tutorial.

Wondering if you have the tools to complete the job?  Here are some that I think would be helpful.





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18 comments:

  1. You mentioned the soda bottles earlier, and I was wondering where on earth they were to be found in this picture! now I realize they're not visible, but they're there.

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  2. yup they're invisible...but oh so important to the project!

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  3. This is really clever and cute!

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  4. Really great idea! Thanks for sharing it!

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  5. what a terrific upcycling project. Thank you for sharing your lovely blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo

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  6. Great ideas...I have to show this one to my husband! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog Hop!

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  7. Awesome idea!!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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  8. Cute as anything. I love it. My daughter has a really difficult time getting the pallets apart. I wonder if there are tricks to getting them apart. Best wishes, Linda

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    1. Hey, Linda. It's a lot of brute force to remove the planks if you don't have a sawzall...Reciprocating saw. With the right blade it'll cut right through the nails leaving the nail heads in the plank. If she doesn't need the full length of the piece she can simply take a circular saw and cut right along support pieces. This will leave her with plank pieces that are slightly less than 1/2 the original length...perfect for this project!

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  9. Your edging idea is absolutely charming! I'm featuring this idea in this weekend's Party Junk post! A mailbox has never looked so good. :)

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    1. *blush* thanks so much for the compliments and the feature!

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  10. This is amazing! So glad I found you through Donna, our blogs are similar in focus. I LOVE a good trash to treasure transformation. :) Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks, Kimm! Glad to see another gal out there fightin' the good fight. ;)

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  11. I read your post. I really impress by your blog. Its very useful and effective information for every one. You have done nice job.




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  12. One of the best articles that I’ve read in a very long time! I Took notes and surely gonna implement and test bunch of stuff you talked about.
    You’re a beast! Cheers, Ash
    And don't forget to visit DiYsBest

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  13. Pallets are used in most countries throughout the world. Due to their simple structure, they are much handier than boxes, kegs, barrels and crates, and are also considered much safer during transport. As there is currently a higher demand for goods to be transported than a few years back, the pallet industry is also experiencing a boom. Even pallets in El Paso are now more in demand than ever. Los Angeles Pallets

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