6 creative ways to turn shoe-organizers into vertical planters for the garden

Nothing delights us more than stumbling upon new spins on old and ordinary objects. And we're especially inspired when that new spin has practical utility, space-saving capacities, and can be done in a cinch.
That's why we're so excited about these shoe organizer planters. They're cheap, easy to obtain, and are a great option for urban gardeners hard up for space. Check out how to make the most of this unique planter idea below. 
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Adobadas Aladas opted for a colorful hanging shoe organizer to make this look work. The green plants paired with the vibrant colors of the organizer make this design aesthetically compelling. 
Create functional privacy on your railing by taking a page from the book of KellyMooreClark via Instagram. Make your new planters an herb garden to have fresh ingredients right outside your door.
We're in love with this quaint country set-up by Miss Kris. A vertical flower garden is a great way to add a pop of color while maximizing your space. And the terra cotta planters with matching flowers make for charming accents.
We're pretty sure there's nothing sweeter than this herb garden by Birds and Blooms. With the simple addition of crafty labels, we're hard-pressed to believe this planter was ever designed to hold shoes. 
Inhabitat shows us that less isn't always more with these abundant planters. Grow hundreds of plants without taking up any square space using this clever idea.
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And just for good measure, check out how The Green Divas took the shoe out of the organizer for this sparkling planter idea. 
We're excited to start growing herbs on our balcony with this idea--what about you?
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