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DIY Mini Rooftop Flower Garden

Published on June 5, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Shoebag planter over top of mini greenhouse.

Want a mini rooftop flower garden? This DIY planter is made from a hanging shoe organizer. It's a smart way to add a splash of living color to patio walls, a doghouse, or the top of a shed. For … [Read more...]

12 Creative Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas

Published on May 11, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Vintage wheelbarrow with vines and purple flowers.

Use these tips and ideas to turn a wheelbarrow into a creative garden planter. Whether it's wood or metal, old wheelbarrows are perfect for displaying colorful annuals, trailing vines, creating mini … [Read more...]

DIY Tall Raised Bed for Plant Containers & Bins

Published on August 2, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Tall raised garden bed with building plans.

Use these free building plans to created a tall, raised bed perfect for plant containers. The height makes it easy to reach flower pots and the design accommodates plastic bins for winter sowing. Add … [Read more...]

How to Make a Birdcage Flower Planter

Published on July 19, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Antique bird cage used as an outdoor succulent planter.

Birdcage planters are a favorite with creative gardeners. These tips share ideas for setting up a new or upcycled birdcage as a planter for succulents or annuals. For more, see 8 Bold and … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Plant Shelf (Easy Build)

Published on July 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Outdoor plants shelves with burlap liners and an assortment of potted tropical plants.

This DIY outdoor plant shelf is a simple building project. Made from 2×4 lumber, you can build it in hour. Dress it up with burlap fabric and display your houseplants or flowering annuals outdoors on … [Read more...]

22 Creative Planters: Wagons, Whiskey Barrels & Wheels

Published on June 26, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Antique wheelbarrow used as a garden planter.

These creative ideas for planting wagons, carts, wheelbarrows, bikes, and whiskey barrels come from home gardens. Come explore the gallery and grab ideas for your garden. For garden structure … [Read more...]

40 Unique Container Gardening Ideas

Published on May 30, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Ferns in galvanized containers in the garden.

These creative ideas for plant containers come from home gardens. Discover ways to make unique planters with inexpensive and recycled garden pots and some wonderful plants. Want something with … [Read more...]

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