Looking for lawn chairs, planters or just some other unique outdoor décor? A wide range of garden accessories made from recycled and reclaimed materials is now available. Here are just a few examples.
Sit back and watch the grass grow in a folding barrel stave chair by Whit McLeod. This sturdy lounger is made from 54-gallon wine barrels discarded by the California Wine Industry after about 10 years of use. 
Each is branded with the name of the winery that used the barrel.
If there were green building codes for bird houses, the ones made by People Services would certainly measure up! Made from recycled pallets and paints, and finished with bark, moss and twigs from yard trimmings, these crafty creations are sure to attract feathered friends to your yard.
Don't have a garden? Planter boxes may be the solution for you. Made from reclaimed redwood or recycled plastic, these planters are functional as well as eco-friendly. They come in all kinds, such as a complete "Baby Bloomer" hydroponic system, colorful "Perfect Pots" or handsome redwood planters that can accommodate small trees.
Other recycled garden accessories include shrub and tree ties made from old tires, recycled glass wind chimes, recycled plastic and wood decking, or "yard birds" made from reclaimed metal.
Ask for these or similar items at your local nursery or find out how to order them at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RecycleStore.
References:
- RecycleStore: RecycleStore.com
- Green Gift Guide: GreenGiftGuide.com
- Gaiam: Gaiam.com
- UncommonGoods: uncommongoods.com
- "Full-size containers" People Services
- "Babybloomers" American Hydroponics
