Making Planters from Recycled Containers
Who doesn’t want to bring some plants into their home to help it feel more friendly, warm and inviting? Unfortunately, many of us are on limited budgets these days and don’t have a lot of money to spend on things like decorative planters to hold our houseplants.
The good news is with a little bit of creativity and imagination you can turn just about anything into a cool, funky planter for your houseplants and save a load of money as a result. Here are some ideas for making planters from recycled containers.
Just about any container can hold a plant, however it has to provide adequate drainage. The good news is many containers that don’t have drainage holes can be easily modified to include holes and work perfectly as planters so don’t rule out a container just because it doesn’t have holes.
Some of the most beautiful planters can be made from old china. Take a look at your china collection and try to spot any teacups, creamers, pitchers or gravy boats that are chipped or cracked. These make perfect planters and can be beautiful on their own or grouped with other china planters.
To ensure proper drainage, drill a small hole in the bottom of the cup or piece of china using a diamond bit before planting your plants or flowers in it. Try planting several delicate teacups with tiny flowering plants and then grouping them together on a table or window ledge for a lovely display.
For a charming country look try converting an old basket into a planter. You may be thinking that there is no way that a basket could possibly hold water and soil, however with the proper prep work it can be turned into a beautiful planter.
Start by lining the basket with moss or grass. Then put a layer of plastic in the basket and fill it with dirt. You may want to poke a couple of small holes in the plastic sheeting to provide a bit of drainage for the plants. The moss or grass that you lined the basket with will help to hide the plastic liner and you will be left with a beautiful basket filled with plants and flowers.
Old jars can also be beautiful planters. You may want to leave them just as clear glass so that they roots of the plants show through, or you may want to consider painting them or covering them with fabric to hide the roots.
Try taking an old jar, cutting a piece of fabric large enough to draw up around the jar to the top and then tying a piece of raffia or ribbon around it to hold it in place. You can choose fabric to perfectly match your decor.
Use your imagination and you can turn just about anything into a planter that not only will look great holding your plants, but will also keep you from having to spend a ton of money on planters.
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