Planters for the garden made of wood. For lovers of DIY hanging flower pots for the garden

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Wooden flower pots can become a real decoration for your home, apartment or suburban area. Such structures are easy to assemble with your own hands from the cheapest materials, look great and last a long time, and if necessary, can either be repaired with minimal labor costs or just as easily disposed of.

In the article we will tell you what advantages such products have, and also provide tips on making the simplest models.

Advantages of wooden flowerpots

Flowerpots made from wooden parts, are found a little less frequently than plastic or ceramic ones.

At the same time, these designs have a number of obvious advantages:

  1. The material is very easy to process, so not only a professional carpenter, but any of us can make a flowerpot or flowerpot with a minimum set of tools and dexterity.

Note! Second aspect this advantage– wide range design possibilities. Using a saw, jigsaw and hammer, you can make a flower pot of almost any shape and size.

  1. The price of the products is quite low: the work does not require either expensive raw materials or complex devices. In principle, pots can be made literally from what is at hand, spending only on fastenings and finishing.
  2. If the technology is followed, the protective flowerpot can last up to ten years. At the same time, worn parts are replaced quite quickly and easily, so repairs will not be difficult either.

As for the disadvantages, the main problem that we will have to face is the hygroscopicity of wood. When in contact with wet soil, the walls of the flowerpot can either begin to deform or rot, so we will definitely include moisture-proof and decorative treatments in the manufacturing algorithm.

Manufacturing of wooden structures

Option 1. From a log or stump

If you plan to grow flowers on your property, then a stump, log, half-block and other fragments of a tree of this type will serve as an excellent preparation for a pot or flowerpot.

The appearance of such “pots” will fit perfectly into any site design, and the manufacturing instructions will be extremely simple.

  1. To begin, we select a stump or log of the diameter we need. How bigger plant that we plan to plant, the larger the flowerpot should be, otherwise root system will not be able to fully develop, and beautiful flowers we can't wait.

Note! From thick trunks you can make containers even for small flower beds - as long as the diameter allows.

  1. Next, using a saw, cut off part of the log to the required length. As a rule, flowerpots for soil are made about 40 cm high, and for a high location - 1 - 1.2 m.
  2. Then we take a drill with a drill up to 25 cm long and about 20 mm in diameter. In the upper plane we drill several holes at the same distance from the walls. We also use a drill to make a series of nests in the center of the deck, destroying the core.

  1. Using a chisel, remove the wood, forming a container for the soil. We carefully align the edges, forming fairly thick and strong walls.

Now we can proceed in two ways:

  • if you have a ceramic or plastic pot required diameter, then we simply install it in a flowerpot made of logs, protecting the wood from moisture;
  • If there is no pot, then we carefully treat the insides of the stump with moisture-proof impregnations, then line it with polyethylene and only then fill in the drainage and soil mixture.

Flower pots can be made from the most unexpected materials: old newspapers, unnecessary cages, bottles, twigs, pencils, rags and other improvised means.

What should I plant flowers in?

Before we tell you how to make flowerpots, it’s worth telling why they are needed at all. Home flowers grow best in clay pots. But, unfortunately, they cannot retain their original appearance for long. A plaque appears on the outer walls that cannot be washed off. Place these pots with your own hands in beautiful flowerpot and see how the flower is transformed.

When choosing a pot, buy one that is 1–4 cm wider and 5 cm higher than the pot. Garden frames flower containers must be intended for open ground.


Some plants can be planted directly in a pot, but then you need to add drainage to the bottom. In this case, you will save on the pot.

Here are the materials from which pots and flower pots can be made, either with your own hands or purchased, from:

  • clay;
  • ceramics;
  • metal;
  • wood;
  • glass;
  • plastics.
Flowerpots can be woven from:
  • threads;
  • vines;
  • fiberglass.
Each type of pot has its own characteristics:
  1. Clay pots have an untreated rough or smooth surface. Sometimes it is decorated with sculpting or painting. But such products are only suitable for indoor use; they allow water to pass through, so they are not suitable for the garden.
  2. Ceramic pots and flowerpots are treated with glaze. It decorates such products and allows them to keep water out. These containers are suitable for home and garden design.
  3. Metal flower containers are a modern appearance, they will look great in a room decorated in high-tech style.
  4. Wooden containers are made from environmentally friendly pure material, serve as excellent protection for flower roots from hypothermia and drying out.
  5. Glass ones have modern look, look beautiful in the interior. Since they are transparent, it is convenient to monitor the water level (for example, when watering orchids).
  6. Plastic - lightweight, frost-resistant, not afraid of corrosion, easy to clean. Orchids, whose roots cannot tolerate many materials, grow well in such containers.
Pots woven on the macrame principle, made from threads or wicker, also look wonderful.

Planter made from old bird cages


From the old birdcage It will make a wonderful flower pot. If you feel sorry to throw away this item, but the bird no longer lives there, turn the cage into a home art object. First, wash it, dry it, then arm yourself with this: Do not dilute the paint with water, even if it has thickened slightly. Then the color will be more saturated. Cover the cage bars with paint and let it dry.

To get less dirty with paint, start covering the rods with it first. inside, then - from the outside. Choose a shade that blends in with your surroundings.


Paint inside through the bird door. If the cage is collapsible, lay it out and cover its individual elements with tone. After the paint has dried, place 1-3 flower pots inside, preferably with young vines. When they grow up, they will beautifully wrap themselves around the cage, clinging to the bars.

See what interesting and unusual materials you can use to make a flowerpot and a large plant pot to place in winter garden or at the dacha.

Flower pots made from old things


It’s not so easy to guess that these flower pots are made from old rags. Here's what you'll need for this unusual craft:
  • unnecessary rags or burlap;
  • cement;
  • water;
  • latex gloves;
  • capacity.
Prepare a solution from water and cement, slightly thicker in consistency than sour cream. Using gloved hands, lower the fabric into it, wring it out, and place it on an inverted container. Whatever size it is, so will the pots made.

When the rag soaked in the solution is dry, turn it over.


Pour some expanded clay inside, then soil and plant the plant.


If you want to make a pot for home flowers, then take a small container. For a garden planter, this could be, for example, a 10-liter bucket.



Look how beautiful products made from burlap look (photo below left). The top of these pots was decorated with fabric flowers. If you have unnecessary openwork fabric, you can use it to make small and large pots and place them in the garden. Leave them as is or paint them.

Give a second life to old things, show your imagination by taking:

  • canvas;
  • PVA glue;
  • water;
  • plastic bag;
  • acrylic paints;
  • rope;
  • acrylic lacquer;
  • basin;
  • brushes;
  • a shaped plastic bottle or other container.
Fill the bottle with water, wrap it in a bag, and tie it. Place this design on a spread cloth, cut a circle out of it the right size, hem the edges by 4–5 cm. Pour PVA into a basin, add a little water, stir. The less it is, the better, as it affects the strength of the final product.

Place the fabric in the solution, remember it and wring it out several times.


Place the bottle in a plastic bag on a cloth soaked in adhesive solution (in its center). Fold over the edges, tie with string, and let dry. If the bottle is narrow, wrap it in newspaper, tie it, and put a bag on top.


If you want to make a flower pot for an existing pot, also wrap newspaper around it, but not much, and put a bag on top and tie it.


To make flower pots further, fold the edges of the fabric up with your own hands, covering the side seam with a fold. They need to be made around the entire container, tying the fabric with a string.

Place the workpiece in a warm place until completely dry. It is better to place it near the radiator or periodically dry the future decor item with a hairdryer.


Without removing the bottle, paint the pot in any color, adding PVA to the paint for greater strength.


When this layer has dried well, remove the bottle from the container you made by untying the rope. Paint the outside of the planter with 2-4 coats of paint. When it dries, then apply varnish 2-3 times. You can put a pot with a plant in a flowerpot or make an inlay of artificial flowers.


And if you want to place a tree of happiness there, then pour plaster inside the container, place its trunk, and leave it like that until the solution dries.


Here are 2 more ideas on how to extend the life of old things. You can renew the pot by simply wrapping soaked water around it. cement mortar textile. Drape it as you wish and leave it on the pot after drying.


You can cut old things into strips and weave them into braids like this.


Apply PVA generously to the pot. Starting at the top, wrap the outside of the container in a spiral. In this case, the turns should fit tightly to each other.

Flowerpots for the garden made of wood

You can plant flowers in these at the dacha, and they will feel great. The excess water will go away, and the soil will warm up enough for the roots to feel comfortable. But it is better to place them where there are no cross winds or drafts.

Plant a regular plant in such a large pot. indoor geranium, and soon you will not recognize it, since it will be completely covered with inflorescences.


Make such a flowerpot from leftover building materials, taking:
  • bars;
  • boards;
  • antiseptic impregnation;
  • wood varnish;
  • hammer or screwdriver;
  • screws or nails.
Measure the length of the bars, what it will be, this will be the height of the flowerpot. Knock down the frame of the pot from them. Cut the boards to the desired width. Attach them to the sides and bottom of the plant pot. Cover it with stain and then 2-3 layers of varnish.


Craftsmen can make a large wooden pot like this or something similar and create a fairy-tale corner for children in their dacha.


Other flowerpots also look beautiful; use bamboo sticks and branches for them. To make flower pots from the first material, take
  • bamboo sticks;
  • jigsaw;
  • thick twine;
  • scissors;
  • measuring tape.
Determine the height of the pot for which you will make a wooden flower pot. Cut the bamboo pieces to this length. Now these fragments need to be connected. Measure a rope equal to two circumferences of the pot, plus allowance for twisting.

Fold it in half, place the first stick in the resulting loop, twist this part of the twine in a figure eight, place the second piece of bamboo in the second loop.


Decorate the entire pot in this way, also connect the lower ends of the sticks, secure the twine to the first and last bamboo. This is how beautiful flowerpots for outdoor or indoor flowers are made.


You can make your own flower pots from branches. If they have leaves, tear them off. Trim the bottom of the branches so that it is even on this side. Attach the blanks to the pot, wrap them with an elastic band or a beautiful rope.

We decorate plastic and clay pots with our own hands

There are many ways to do this kind of crafting. If you have an old plastic pot of sufficient size or a bucket of the same material, use a heated knife to make several round holes, pour soil inside, plant flower seedlings.

To prevent the soil from spilling out, first fill the container with soil to the first holes, plant the seedlings, then fill it to the second holes, plant flowers. So design the container higher and higher.


Look how beautiful the flowers look, including ampelous petunia, in such a pot. To hang it, use special fasteners or weave using the art of macrame plant pots and hang the pot. You can tie several metal chains with wire and hang a flower container from them.


A photo will help you see the idea in action. flower pots. Decorate plastic containers It is possible not only with the plants themselves, but also in other ways. Try crackle. This method allows you to artificially age a thing. Craquelure varnishes are used for it. We will achieve this effect by decorating old plastic pots with your own hands, using eggshells.

Here's what you'll need to transform your flower container:

  • shell from boiled eggs;
  • acrylic paint;
  • baking soda;
  • mascara;
  • sheets of paper.


If you use white or beige shells, then cover the pot with dark acrylic paint; this tone will highlight the mosaic elements.
  1. Remove the inner film from the shells of boiled eggs and rinse.
  2. Prepare a soda solution. Degrease the shells in this liquid and dry them. If you want to color it, do this procedure at this stage.
  3. Spread PVA on the surface of the pot, attach several shells to one area with the convex side up, cover with paper, press lightly. Then the shells will separate into smaller fragments and stick together.
  4. After holding this for a few seconds, move on to the next section. If you want the crackle cracks to be wider, then move the shells apart a little.
  5. Cover the work with ink, wait until it penetrates the design, then wipe off the excess with a slightly damp cloth. The mascara will remain only in the cracks, the shell will not change color.
  6. Finish the planter with varnish to seal the mosaic and make it durable.
Here's how else you can transform flower pots; achieving this effect with your own hands is very interesting. And to those who come to the house and see such a rarity, you can tell a story about being at the excavations of an ancient mound, where they found this ancient thing.

For work we take:

  • pot;
  • alcohol-containing liquid;
  • sandpaper - grit 70 and 100;
  • moisture-resistant putty;
  • marsh color acrylic paint;
  • brush.
The order of work is as follows:
  1. Degrease the outside of the pot with an alcohol-containing liquid, then walk over this surface sandpaper.
  2. Cover the pot with putty and let it dry.
  3. Apply marsh-colored paint on top of this layer. When it's dry, sand it with 100-grit sandpaper.
The photo shows the step-by-step process of how flower pots are decorated using this method.


And here is what happens as a result.


For you and others visual aids. Look how natural materials transform plastic flower pots.


After a forest walk, bring bark (from a dry tree), moss, and pine cones. Cut a piece of birch bark of a suitable size, wrap it around the containers, and secure it by tying it with twine.

And you need to dry the moss, glue it and the cones to the surface of a pot well greased with PVA.

If you want to transform white flower pots, take just:

  • containers for flowers;
  • PVA glue;
  • twine;
  • brush.
Apply glue to the surface of the pot with a brush. Make the first turn of twine at the bottom, securing the end. Next, wrap the rope around the entire surface of the container to the top in a spiral. And this is what an interesting, simple and low-cost floral decor turned out to be.


If you want to update the container for flowers, this can be done even with ordinary pencils. Cover the pot with them around the area, placing them vertically and placing the rubber bands facing up. All that remains is to decorate with a bow and place new item interior in place.


If you want to decorate a pot in oriental style, the next idea is sure to please. The already familiar craquelure technique was used for it.


Here's what you need to get creative:
  • flower pot;
  • eggshells;
  • acetone;
  • silver, white and black acrylic paint;
  • toothpick;
  • PVA glue;
Degrease the outside of the pot with acetone. Apply silver paint and wait for it to dry. Then the average and top part paint the containers White color. While this layer is drying, decide on the hieroglyphs that you will draw.

Here's what the most suitable ones mean:


Draw hieroglyphs in the central part of the pot in a circle. Decorate the distance between them, as well as the top of the pot, with shells pre-painted with black paint.

To increase the distance between the mosaic pieces, push them apart with a toothpick. She will give them the desired location.


Decorate the bottom of the container with light shells. After painting with 2-3 layers of varnish, decorating the polka dots is finished.


The scope for this creativity is immense. In the second article we will continue this interesting and the desired topic. In the meantime, here is a selection of wonderful ideas for you that will help you decorate flowerpots or make them yourself:

For flowers with your own hands. Almost all families grow houseplants or flowers in the garden. It looks very interesting if standard flower pots are placed in an unusual flowerpot. Of course, there are a lot of bright and original models of flowerpots on the market, but any person wants to bring individuality and some zest to their home or garden. There are a huge number of options on how to make a flowerpot with your own hands; all you have to do is choose the material that will look most appropriate in yours or home

Advice! It is worth remembering that a flowerpot, unlike a flower pot, does not have special holes in the bottom from which water could pour out after watering. Don’t forget to drain it from the pots so that the plant roots don’t rot. Free space between the pots and flower pot or another container in which flowers grow, usually lined with moss or gravel so that the pot does not “dangle” inside.

DIY flower pots: building material

Surely, after renovation, any housewife is left with some unused materials that can be used to create flowerpots:

  • If you have slats, bars or other boards, you can create wooden planter . First you have to cut out equal parts for the walls, and then connect them with nails or glue. The walls and bottom of the pots can be designed in the form of a lattice, or they can be solid. For oblong bowls with flowers will do planter box in the form of a small fence. This design is appropriate in an apartment or.
  • Pretty easy to do DIY planters for the garden from leftover logs However, it is better to entrust this matter to a man. A log about 1-2 meters long can be rested on two small logs to form a kind of bench, or simply placed horizontally on the ground. Then it is carved into a large log inner part, only the walls and bottom remain. You can put small bowls inside petunias or others.
  • From the leftovers ceramic tiles you can make a bright flowerpot . To do this, you will need only 5 parts, one of which will become the bottom, and the rest - the walls. The easiest way to connect the parts is with glue. Spectacular interior items are obtained from mirror tiles, they are easy to fit into modern minimalist interior or style.
  • When from construction and gardening work burlap or other remains thick fabric, can be made pot pockets for small plants . To do this, you need to cut out two identical square or semicircular parts and sew them on three sides. For a more complex pattern, you will have to select a base in the form of a wire, which will give the shape to the product. These pockets look great on a fence country house or on the balcony.

Pots made from natural materials

What could be easier than using the materials given to us to create vases and pots? nature? In the nearest forest or by the river you can find something that will subsequently significantly transform your interior:

  • A beautiful flowerpot will be made from pebbles - small, streamlined stones. They are glued together, giving the future product unusual shape. Similarly, you can use nut shells, tree cuts, small twigs, cones, etc.
  • Can be done do-it-yourself garden pots made from a stump . A core is cut into it, into which a large plant, such as a fern, is placed. If you make several of these stumps at the same time, you will get a whole clearing in the garden.
  • Eco-style pots can be woven from wicker. Weaving from wicker is quite difficult for a beginner, but the products are very impressive. You can hang or place such pots both in the house and in the garden.

A flowerpot or an unusual pot can highlight the unique charm of the plant in it, add zest to a mini-garden on the windowsill, or become an interior decoration both inside the house and in the garden. However, the question of material that should be preferred when choosing a container for flowers often arises. The article will discuss how to choose or make flower pots with your own hands.

Material selection

Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from large assortment. Before you decide to buy, it's worth comparing different variants, and weigh the pros and cons.

A few points to consider:

  • finance. There are a lot of options on the market - from inexpensive flowerpots to exclusive handmade ones;
  • purpose. Will the flower pot be part of a temporary project? In this case, there is no point in spending a lot of money on it. If it will be an element of interior decor, then it is worth investing in the long term;
  • self-production. Often, to save time, a ready-made flowerpot is purchased, however, nothing compares to your own unique creation;
  • advantages and disadvantages. Before purchasing, it will be useful to consider the advantages and disadvantages different types pots.

Types of materials for pots

Plastic flower pots

Cheap universal material, from which both small pots and large flower pots are made.

  • The color of the pot is preferably light; it will not heat up quickly in the sun, and the plants in it will be less susceptible to the spread of microorganisms.
  • If necessary, you can always make additional ones in such a flower pot. drainage holes for the root system.
  • Among the disadvantages of the material, it is worth noting its fragility, especially if it is used outdoors; over time, the material becomes thinner and becomes brittle.

Clay pot

Traditionally popular material for flowerpots.

  • In terms of design, clay pots offer many attractive options.
  • However, a clay pot is not always suitable for plants. best place life, since it is almost impossible to provide adequate drainage.

Pots made of natural stone

Most often used in making outdoor flowerpots for flowers, as an element of landscape design.

  • They are very beautiful, monumental and, of course, durable.
  • In addition, stone can be called perhaps the most environmentally friendly material.
  • Its main drawback is its heavy weight.

Wooden flower pot

Wooden pots are very attractive and distinctive.

  • They provide excellent thermal insulation for the soil. Where necessary, they help insulate plant roots from excessive solar heat.
  • However, due to the fact that wood is a natural material, pests can grow in it, and wooden bottoms rot over time. To avoid this, it is recommended to combine wood with other types of pots, for example, placing several plastic pots in a wooden pallet.

Metal planter

Metal containers will add a touch of austerity to the design.

  • They are strong and durable, but have very high thermal conductivity, so they, like wooden pots, it is recommended to use in tandem with an insulating pot, for example, made of clay.

Nylon threads

They are used to weave flower pots in the macrame style. These are inexpensive, but at the same time exclusive flowerpots that will fit perfectly into the interior of not only a country house in rustic style, but also suitable for a modern city apartment.

Six ideas on how to make flower pots with your own hands

In spring and autumn, gardeners traditionally put things in order in their gardens, both regular and mini-gardens on the windowsill: they replant plants and get rid of unnecessary things. Why buy a new expensive flowerpot if you can make it yourself from scrap materials? Surprisingly, such simple things as baskets, shoes, dishes, furniture make amazing, unique flowerpots that will undoubtedly decorate any garden.

Old drawers cabinet or chest of drawers will look very interesting as a flowerpot. To prolong their life, it is better not to pour soil directly into the box, but to place smaller pots with plants in it.

Helpful Tips:

  • It is better to remove the pots from the box during watering, so its life will be noticeably extended;
  • To camouflage pots in a box, they are covered with coconut fiber or moss.

Sackcloth. This material, rough at first glance, in capable hands becomes an excellent remedy design. The fabric can be dyed and simply wrapped around the pot. Thus, even pots of different shapes and quality will turn into a single ensemble.

Helpful Tips:

  • in order to securely fix the fabric on the pot and simplify the process of creating a flowerpot, it is recommended to use a glue gun;
  • Alternatively, you can create a removable cover for the pot, in which case it is sewn together with thread.

Multi-level design made of baskets. This technique will not only help optimize space for plants, but will also make watering easier. Besides this great option pots for hanging flowers.

Helpful Tips:

  • to extend the life of the baskets, a layer of coconut fiber (peat) is first laid on the bottom, and then soil is poured;
  • Before planting, it is necessary to calculate the height of the baskets and the height of future plants in them.

Bright plastic sand buckets. Only for children to play in the sandbox? Not at all! It is enough to make drainage holes in the bottom, and bright plastic buckets will lift the mood in your summer cottage.

Helpful Tips:

  • With the help of such flowerpots, you can create a kindergarten by planting your baby’s favorite plants in them so that he learns to care for them independently.

Looks unusually stylish old shoes as flowerpots. It can be rubber boots or leather boots. The undoubted advantage of this type of pots is the ability to replace them regularly. And old bags can also be used as hanging flower pots.

Wooden box. You can leave the tree untouched, adding brutality to its appearance, or paint it to match the overall landscape.

Helpful Tips:

  • Using boxes you can create themed corners, for example: medicinal or culinary herbs, spring and summer flowers, etc.

DIY flower pots with self-watering system

A flower pot with a self-watering system consists of the following elements:

  • the actual pot. Any old plastic one will do, just make sure it has the necessary drainage holes;
  • a moisture-absorbing area; any plastic bottle is suitable for these purposes;
  • The tube for filling the tank with water is wide enough to make it convenient and easy to fill the water. You can use a plastic tube or hose;
  • barrier ( mosquito net, plastic bag, etc.);
  • stones (for example, large river pebbles);
  • land (in which the plant will be planted);

Step one: preparation

  • In a self-watering pot system, the heart is the area that is responsible for transferring moisture to the roots of the plant. Therefore, the manufacture of the pot begins with this element.
  • To make it, take any plastic bottle, the bottom of which must be cut off and many small holes made in it (through which the soil will be saturated with moisture).
  • The height of this plastic part depends on the height of the pot, and should be at least a quarter of it.

Step 2: Prepare the tube and drain hole

  • The tube must be installed in a flowerpot and cut to height. It can be 2-4 cm above the ground surface.
  • Then the level at which the hole will be made to drain the water is measured. It should be flush with the top of the plastic part that was made to saturate the soil with moisture.
  • The drainage hole is responsible for preventing excess water from reaching the roots of the plant to prevent them from rotting.

Step 3: Filling with Soil and Installing Absorbent Area

  • At this stage, you will need a mesh or film, the size is determined by the diameter of the pot, the fabric should be 2-2.5 times larger.
  • The middle of the cut is marked, which is inserted into a plastic drainage cup.
  • Then the mesh must be straightened and earth must be poured into the cup. It is important to ensure that it lies evenly along the edges and that the earth is thoroughly compacted.
  • After which the glass can be placed in the center of the flowerpot.

Step 4: installing the watering tube and filling with stones

  • A glass with soil was placed in the center of the pot, a tube (or hose for supplying water) was installed on one side and then stones were poured to the height of the plastic cup.

Important: the protective barrier (mesh) must be held at this moment; then it will be carefully laid on top of the layer of stones. Its function to separate is to separate stones from the soil. There is no need to cover the cup itself with material.

Step 5: filling the soil and planting the plant

  • Filling the soil begins from the middle of the pot, from the place where the plastic glass is placed, which performs the function of saturating with moisture, moving from the center to the edges.
  • When pouring soil, the mesh can be gradually pressed down. When most of it is covered with soil, the plant itself is planted to the required depth. Then the soil is added to the top of the pot.

Step 6: watering and finishing work

  • Now that the plant is planted and the soil has been filled, it’s time to water.
  • Water for the first time after transplantation upper layer soil, and then water is added through a tube into the bottom layer.
  • The plant will now be able to take the necessary moisture with the help of its roots through a moistened area of ​​soil in a plastic cup.
  • You can also feed the plant by adding fertilizers to the water, which is poured through a tube.

A flower pot made in this way can be used as a wall-mounted one if it is woven using the macrame technique, or as a floor-mounted one for large-sized plants.

No more space on the windowsill? This method will be interesting to those who cannot place their favorite flowerpots even on the floor!

I really like the idea vertical gardening . And all because this method helps save space when there is not enough space and frees window sills and other horizontal surfaces from green spaces, and it also looks unusual, stylish and very beautiful.

And today the editorial office "So simple!" invites you to find out interesting ideas how to do beautiful hanging flower pots using simple and accessible materials. Now this is not a balcony, but a real Garden of Babylon!

DIY hanging planter

  1. And I'll probably start with macrame techniques, which, in my opinion, is most suitable for creating hanging planters.

    Flowerpots using this technique can be either very simple, which can be made in literally 10-15 minutes with your own hands, or complex - the result of many hours of work.

    Therefore, I suggest you practice on easier ones first, honing your skills, and then move on to more complex ones.

  2. Hanging pots made from metal baskets can be immediately filled with substrate, but in order to prevent moisture from passing through, coconut fiber must be laid on the bottom, and this will only improve the appearance of the pots.

  3. Great idea for crochet lovers!

  4. A hanging planter made from straws will suit any interior with an innovative touch. Just grab a pack of neon cocktail straws, some strong thread and get started. And even 15 minutes will be enough for this!

  5. Old hoops, good glue, an unnecessary bowl - and after 20 minutes you are the owner of such an unusual and very stylish flower pot.

    To do this, place half of the hoop vertically, place a bowl inside horizontally and mark the points of contact on the hoop. Glue is applied to them, a bowl is placed and left until the glue hardens.

  6. For creating hanging flowerpots You can use a wide variety of materials available around the house: baskets, buckets, bottles and even old balls!

  7. Here are some simple master classes on macrame weaving techniques.




    I love these options!

  8. Wood also provides a fairly wide range of actions, a variety of shapes and colors. Just choose what you like best and create!


    And this is not even a flowerpot, but a real shelf for flowers! Arm yourself with the old one cutting board and strong threads, and to prevent the flowerpots from falling and the board slipping out, make small grooves along the edges of the board or secure the threads with a drop of glue.

    In my opinion, this is an incredibly simple and at the same time quite elegant idea!


    This hanging planter will wonderfully complement your home interior. It’s quick and easy to do, and it won’t cost you a lot of money on materials either.

To see the process itself weaving flowerpots using the macrame technique, I suggest watching this video.

And this is - great idea hanging pot for orchids! A decent result, but everything is quite simple and easy, isn’t it?

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