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10 Creative Planter Options: Easy on the Eyes and the Pocketbook

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Spring has sprung!  Well…for many of us anyway.  If you’re not seeing clear signs of spring yet, you will be soon enough and it’s time to get ready!

If our allergies can stand it, this is the time where most of us love to surround ourselves with oceans of color and green from our plants.  The problem, though, is that many of us are stuck in a rut when it comes to our planting options.  That’s not to say that a traditional planter isn’t beautiful, but there are tons a fun and creative options to personalize your garden, regardless of how much space you have to work with.  For those of you who’d like to interject a little more DIY into your gardening this season, here are some fun and creative options that won’t break the bank.

1.  Make your plants mobile and create a planter from an old child’s wagon.  The natural patina on an old, unused wagon is perfect for any rustic garden.  If you’re looking for a brighter color pop, use a brand-new wagon instead.  Better yet, choose from dozens of spray paint colors to spice things up!  Make sure to add a few holes in the bottom for proper drainage.

Creative Planter Options - Image 1 Photo Source: Far Out Flora

2.  Wake up your garden with some coffee bag planters.  This is a super simple project.  You’ll just need some scissors, potting soil, and your plants.  Take the empty sack, cut it to the size you’re looking for and fold down the top.  Looking for a bag?  Many mom and pop coffee houses sell or give these away to customers who ask politely.  Quick tip: order some coffee or tea along with your request.  For an even more hands-on approach, purchase some burlap or jute from your local fabric store, cut two rectangular pieces the same size, and then sew up three sides leaving one end open for potting.  For an even more authentic look, add some black stenciling on the bag to mimic a coffee label.

Creative Planter Options - Image 2 Photo Source: Sarah Starkey for Apartment Therapy

3.  Take your old bike collecting cobwebs in the side yard and plant some flowers it the front basket.  It’s a simple way to add more mobility to your garden by giving you the freedom to move your flowers wherever you need more color.  If the bike look is not your thing, remove the basket to hang on a fence or wall.  It would even look great resting in your flower bed amidst your other creative planters.

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4.  Reuse old muffin tins or other bakeware for some fun tabletop planters.  If you’re not willing to give up on your personal items yet, thrift stores and antique markets are filled with interesting and inexpensive options.  Just like the wagon, make sure to drill holes in the bottom of your tins for proper drainage.

Creative Planter Options - Image 4 Photo Source: Charles Schiller for Country Living

5.  Recycle your old rain boots!  Already made for moisture, these are the perfect, colorful addition to your lush landscape.  Mix and match sizes, colors, and patterns for added interest.  Hang them on a fence, place a pair outside your back door, or even use them as a cute tabletop accessory.  If you don’t have galoshes, any old shoe will do!

Creative Planter Options - Image 5 Photo Source: Rosina Huber for Rosy Posy

6.  Don’t dump the old truck.  Instead, put a plant in it.  Classic kids’ toys are a fun accessory in just about any landscape environment.  Great substitutes for a traditional pot, these 4-wheeled planters are fun going up the steps, on a patio, atop a table, or peeking out of vegetation.  If you’re having trouble finding a vintage truck you like or can afford, check out your local donation center or even your child’s unused toy bin.  A truck that is bright in color today will naturally patina over time and develop some great character.

Creative Planter Options - Image 6 Photo Source: Plow and Hearth

7.  Go classically rustic with Mason jars.  A great container for so many purposes, the ever-trusty Mason jar never disappoints, and at about $1.50 a jar from your neighborhood Do-It Center, this planter won’t break the bank.  Use them on a table, hanging on a fence, or as a custom wall hanging, using pipe clamps.

Creative Planter Options - Image 7 Photo Source: Not Just a Housewife

8.  Use old coffee cans for some retro appeal.  If retro isn’t your aesthetic, spray your cans out in your accent color of choice.  And, don’t limit yourself to just the outdoors.  These creative pots are great for growing an indoor herb garden.

Creative Planter Options - Image 8 Photo Source: Caposhi

9.  Make instant antique planters from typewriters. For those of you who are giving up on making your vintage typewriter work, you might want to try making it into a planter instead.  With lots of nooks and crannies to fill, this is a great place for plants of multiple shapes and sizes, giving you a wild and whimsical look.

Creative Planter Options - Image 9 Photo Source: Besserina

10. Chairs aren’t only for garden seating anymore.  This is a great idea for your unloved or unused chair, a thrift store find, or even a new purchase.  Using a chair with a removable seat is easiest.  Just plop in an existing pot or loosely staple gun a layer of chicken wire and burlap creating a false seat before planting.  For chairs with fixed seats, drill a pilot hole then finish out the opening with a jigsaw.  Complete your design with a bright paint job, some extra patina, or just leave it as is.

Creative Planter Options - Image 10 Photo Source: Simona Ganea for Homedit

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7 responses to “10 Creative Planter Options: Easy on the Eyes and the Pocketbook”

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