Spring is officially here (well, maybe not in Chicago) and it’s time to turn our attention outdoors. I wanted to create an elevated plant stand to add some height and drama to my outdoor space. Perhaps, you are looking to do the same.
If so, then this tomato cage plant stand is just the ticket. Yes, the stand is a tomato cage!
Tomato cages now come in a variety of colors. I picked this one up at Aldi for under $4, but most hardware stores have them.
Turning the cage into a plant stand was quite simple with just a little bit of muscle power. Using a pair of wire cutters, cut off the three stakes in line with what will be the top circle. I held the cutters in place and wiggled each stake back and forth until they snapped off. That’s it!
I started painting in between the lines at random.
Just following my eye, until all the diamonds were painted. A second coat was required.
Once dry, peel off the tape. I love how my pattern turned out!
The two pieces look great together. I like the contrast of the red stand and green paint.
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