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PART 1
DIY Inexpensive Planters: Excellent Low-Cost Garden Design Ideas
Gardening enthusiasts and plant lovers understand the value of having appealing plant containers to add beauty to their green spaces. However, store-bought planter boxes come at a price and might not always reflect the personal style or fit the budget of the gardener. The solution? Do-it-yourself inexpensive planters.
Creating your DIY planters is not only cost-efficient but also allows you to design to your heart’s content and style. With our unique ideas and simple steps, you can transform ordinary items into classy, affordable planters that will add charm to your indoor or outdoor garden.
- Wooden Crate Planter:
Wooden crates are easily available and bring a rustic charm into your garden. Here’s how to construct your crate planter:
Materials:
- Wooden crate
- Landscaping fabric
- Soil mix
- Plants
Procedure:
1.1. Start by lining your crate with the landscaping fabric to prevent soil from escaping through the slits. This also helps tame the mess and provide excellent drainage.
1.2. Fill the crate with your gardening soil.
1.3. Choose a mix of plants that you love.
1.4. Arrange them in your crate and water them.
- Colander Planter:
Turn a kitchen colander into a planter. The numerous holes provide excellent drainage and a unique look.
Materials:
- A colander of any size
- Spray paint (optional)
- Coconut coir lining
- Potting soil
- Plants
Procedure:
2.1. If you wish, spray paint the colander in your favorite color and allow it to dry.
2.2. Line the colander with coconut coir to prevent soil from falling out.
2.3. Fill with potting soil and plant your choice of flora.
- Tin Can Planter:
Here’s a great way to recycle tin cans into planters.
Materials:
- Tin cans
- Spray paint
- Drill
- Soil
- Plants
Procedure:
3.1. Clean the tin cans thoroughly and remove any labels.
3.2. If you wish, paint the cans, using spray paint for speed and even coverage.
3.3. Once dry, drill a few holes in the bottom to provide drainage.
3.4. Fill with soil and plants.
These are just a few cost-effective and eco-friendly options to create DIY planters. The ideas are unlimited and you can customise each planter to your liking.
Remember to use appropriate potting mix for your plants and provide them with ample light and water as needed. Don’t let the store prices dictate your options, create your own planter and give your garden a personal touch.
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