12. Reuse Old Playthings
Materials required: dirt, plants, and vintage toys like trucks.
Making It: Free
Toy trucks, for example, end up abandoned in a corner as kids grow out of them and get bored with them. You might recycle them and include them in your landscape as an alternative to tossing them away or giving them away. It is likely that the children will adore it.
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For this reason, dump trucks are particularly useful since they can be loaded with soil and used as planters. It brings whimsy and a splash of color to any yard. Not to mention that recycling is good for the environment!