When houseplants, exotics and annual flowers are displayed outside in spring, flower pots and planters make their grand appearance. Whether in large format for the spacious terrace or hanging and space-saving on the balcony - there are numerous variants on the market for every living situation. The flower pots are not only practical, but have also developed into real design objects. But even simple plant pots can be spiced up with creativity - with these DIY projects you can beautify the garden in no time.
Concrete flower pots and planters enhance the front garden
Concrete pots fascinate with their clear design language, simple lines and subtle color palette. This allows the plants and flowers to be shown off better. Particularly exotic palm trees, ferns and flowers can be staged effectively. Concrete offers many advantages - it easily withstands heat and the buckets are extremely stable due to their weight. It can also be cast in various shapes, embossed with patterns, sanded, painted and glued. Different mortar mixes can be used for antique or modern looks. The otherwise durable material does have one disadvantage – it is not frost-proof. To ensure that cracks do not form on the surface in spring, concrete pots must be kept in the garden house over the winter. It is therefore not advisable to use buckets that are too heavy or large - as you will have to carry them again and again.
The example pictured above is made from a finished mortar mix. You then simply have to add water little by little to the mixture and mix well. You can use two plastic buckets of different sizes as a mold. Pour the soil into the larger bucket, fill the smaller one with gravel and place it in the middle of the base plate you just poured. Then you can pour the sides. Wait for 1-2 days before removing the mold. The plant pot is dried, but still not resilient. Therefore, wait 2 weeks for the concrete to harden and then you can sand the edges and plant the flowers. For the attractive ensemble in the photo you will need 6 plastic buckets, then white paint and three metal numbers.
Skillfully showcase desert plants
Desert plants are real works of art of nature in small format. So that they don't get lost on the balcony or terrace, you should choose the right flower pots and planters. You don't have to invest in expensive flower pots - with a little imagination you can spice up even simple plastic models. Pictured above is an excellent example of how to match the texture and color scheme to the garden tableturn into a desert landscape. For the project you will need rope and paint. Optionally, you can ask the craft shop whether you can buy rope in different colors. Simply wrap the rope around the plant pots and glue the ends together with a hot glue gun. Complete!
Make hanging flower pots yourself
The new seating area invites you to relax outdoors - but suddenly there isn't enough space for all the flower pots on the balcony. No problem – hangers can be made from a wooden board and rope. Simply drill four holes in the wooden board, cut out a large hole for the flower pot and tie the rope together. If desired, you can coat the wooden board with varnish/special oils or simply paint it in an accent color. The end result fascinates with a rustic look.
Arrange the flower pots to save space
Welcome your guests alonga display of flowers at the entrance to the housewelcome - flowers on one side of the front door become a successful eye-catcher. Three flower pots arranged one on top of the other form an attractive arrangement. Happy summer colors add a splash of color to the ensemble. The plants are also skilfully combined - shade-loving ground cover at the bottom, ornamental grass for semi-shady locations in the middle and flowers that tolerate a lot of sun at the top.
Spice it up with nail polish
Do you have an old flower pot that just doesn't look attractive anymore? Give him a new, individual look with nail polish. Fill a larger container with water, select several nail polish colors and add several drops of each nail polish to the water. Carefully draw different circle shapes with a straw and then immerse the flower pot in the water. The nail polish sticks to the pot - and when it dries, it lasts a long time.
Repaint the old wooden buckets
With a new coat of paint, the old wooden buckets also shine in bright summer colors - the maritime color scheme white - azure blue - dark blue makes us dream of exotic islands and distant countries. By the way, old large flower pots can be “hidden” in self-made wooden boxes. A cool trick, even if you have several different sized plant pots and they just don't fit together. This saves you the trouble of repotting and creates an atmospheric overall picture outdoors.
Bring an exotic touch into the garden
The red-orange-green color scheme brings oneexotic touchinto the garden. The so-called fire-colored terrace designs have become particularly popular in Mexico and South America. The furniture there is made from woods such as mahogany, a red tablecloth and orange seat cushions contrast with the cozy ferns, palm trees and ornamental grasses. The look can also be simulated in your own outdoor area - place an orange-painted flower pot on a red stone platform in the middle of the flower bed. This means that even small, dark niches come to the fore.
Small but nice - succulents are also better shown through color contrasts. The flower pots sprayed with gold paint and the pink substrate create the perfect background for the plants' lush green leaves.
Whether modern, simple or romantically playful: in the photo gallery below you will find more exciting ideas on how you can spice up your old flower pots and planters. Let the suggestions inspire you.
Build your own wooden box and stick the house number on it
Decorate the simple buckets with scraps of fabric
The old salad spinner becomes a mini flower pot
The upcycling trend at a glance: old suitcases become plant boxes
Tillandsia in shells
