Beauty and comfort in the house is not only perfect cleanliness and exquisite interior, consisting of expensive furniture and designer renovation. The harmonious design of a room consists of many details and decorative elements, which can often both attract attention and repel a lack of taste.
Indoor flowers are an invariable decoration of any home, giving the room a special aura of hearth and freshness. But sometimes, flower lovers are not able to place the number of plants in the room that they would like. Or, due to a change in the style of the interior, indoor plants in simple pots do not harmonize with the rest of the details.
But don't be upset! After all, you can diversify the interior and place more flowers with the help of flowerpots - a decorative item that will emphasize all the advantages of the furnishings and indoor plants. You can buy a flower pot, or you can create it yourself, which will give the interior individuality and originality.
Common types of pots
Before you start making flower pots with your own hands, it would not hurt to learn about its varieties. Indeed, today there is a huge selection of flower pots, which are conditionally divided depending on the purpose:
- table pots - it is customary to place them on pedestals, tables, racks, taking into account the stylistic decision;
- floor pots - located in spacious rooms and used for tall indoor plants;
- wall planters - suitable for small rooms where it is important to save space;
- hanging pots - in addition to originality, this type of pots allows you to place indoor plants rather compactly;
- pots for the garden - they will perfectly revive the space of the site and give the site a complete look.
What materials are used to make pots ?! A decorative floral item can be made from anything, especially if it is handcrafted. During the creative process, all available means are used - from natural materials to old things or various small jewelry.
- Wood. This is the most common material for creating decorative containers, when choosing which it is important to take into account its resistance to moisture, as well as the processing of the material itself.
- Glass. A plant pot made of this material is a versatile and practical item, thanks to which you can monitor the moisture level of a plant.
- Plastic. Inexpensive and easy-to-clean containers have long been in demand among many housewives due to their availability and a variety of colors.
- Ceramics. A more expensive option for pots, but also more varied. Moreover, ceramics are easily amenable to some changes, for example, drawing or glazing.
- Metal. Very unusual containers for flowers made of stainless steel or forged elements will give the interior a special expressiveness and emphasize the sophistication of indoor flowers.
Do-it-yourself planters in home decor
Flower and hardware stores have a huge selection of flower pots. Here you can choose by size, color, and also depending on the location of the container.
But it so happened that each person is individual, therefore, in his own house, he expects to see only exclusive items that will emphasize the taste of the owner of the house. With some handicraft skills, any housewife can create a real masterpiece that will refresh the interior.
So, let's begin.
Cache-pot with lace
To diversify the plain plastic pots, you can use pieces of bright fabric or lace. In addition, for work you will need:
- scissors;
- glue;
- pot;
- glue brush;
- material for pasting (lace, braid, tape).
Operating procedure:
- First, wipe the outside of the pot with alcohol to degrease the surface.
- Apply the necessary contours, in the place of which the decor will be located.
- Grease this area with glue, without going beyond the contours of the picture.
- Press well and leave to dry completely.
For a more durable fixing of decorative elements, you can use a glue gun, which will give the decor strength. Optionally, you can decorate the pots with braid, bright buttons, beads and other interesting little things.
Flowerpot from branches
An equally interesting option for creating a flower pot is a pots made of wooden circles, the principle of production of which is similar to the previous one. Only for this, you need to use tree branches in the work, the diameter of which does not exceed 2 cm.
To prepare the material, you need garden shears, with which we cut wooden circles no more than 1 cm thick
Having previously degreased the surface, we attach the material to the pot one by one, carefully applying a small amount of transparent Moment glue.
Pressing it well, leave it out of the reach of children until it dries.
In order for the planter to serve for a long period, it is recommended to cover the product with wood varnish.
No less interesting options can be obtained by gluing river pebbles, shells, dry moss, cork, tree bark.
Wooden planter with twine
An old wooden pot will sparkle with new colors if you decorate it with twine. To do this, you need to apply glue to the surface and slowly press the rope, wrapping it around the pot. It is very important to fasten the rope at the end so that the product does not lose its original shape.
Having drilled holes for the rope in advance, you can build a hanging planter with your own hands. To do this, carefully thread the string through the holes and secure it well.
Branch or bamboo planter
Natural materials are the best thing that can be used to decorate an interior, since they are distinguished by their natural beauty and environmental friendliness. One of the options for creating a planter is a planter made of reed or bamboo branches.
To do this, you need to prepare:
- cut straight branches or bamboo;
- twine;
- scissors;
- glue "Moment" is transparent;
- dense coarse fabric (burlap, linen);
- plastic pot.
Operating procedure:
- Before you start tying the sticks together, they should be aligned so that the product looks aesthetically pleasing.
- Then we tie the branches together with twine along the edges (2-3 cm to the edge), tightening tightly so that the canvas does not crumble.
- Apply a layer of glue to the outer walls of the pot and evenly glue the burlap or linen.
- We tie a canvas of sticks around the pot, and tightly tie the upper and lower parts.
- The planter can be additionally decorated with twine or burlap flowers, which will give the product a special effect.
DIY hanging flower pots
Hanging pots are often used by those who need to free up more space in the house or apartment. This decor allows you to move around the house without obstacles, so this type of pots can be called the most popular.
In this way, you can perfectly decorate the garden with your own hands. But before that, it is worth remembering that materials for hanging pots must be resistant to high temperatures and the adverse effects of precipitation. For such purposes, a planter from a plastic bottle will be suitable.
Planters from a plastic bottle
There are many methods for making decorative containers from plastic bottles. One of them can be decorated using decoupage technique.
Necessary materials:
- a plastic bottle with a volume of 1-1.5 liters and a flat bottom;
- scissors;
- basis for decoupage;
- napkins for decoration;
- brushes;
- varnish.
Operating procedure:
- Prepare the bottle for use by thoroughly washing and wiping.
- Apply a thin layer of foundation, spreading evenly with a brush.
- After the base dries, it usually takes 20-30 minutes, we apply surfactant glue, also smoothing well.
- Having separated the top layer of the napkin, we apply it to the container and smooth it with a brush or fingertips.
- In order for the surface to dry well, it is better to leave the product overnight at room temperature.
- Then cover the pots with varnish and dry.
- We pierce the holes on both sides of the pot with a hole punch and thread the rope with which the plant should be tied to the mount.
Features of vertical gardening
Fans of unusual plant decor will surely like "living walls", or vertical gardening. Today it is a favorite technique of designers all over the world, emphasizing the exclusivity of expensive interiors. Professional "living walls" are not cheap, especially if everything is done with the latest technology, including automatic irrigation.
Vertical gardening has several advantages:
- oxygen saturation of the air;
- saving space;
- improves the appearance of the walls and complements the style of the interior;
- an abundance of plants on the wall are a source of additional air humidification;
- division of space into zones.
Despite the seeming difficulties in creating such walls, having well inquired with the necessary information, you can create an unusual structure yourself. It is worth recalling that this type of landscaping can be built both in the house and in the garden.
Planters for this type of gardening can be wall-mounted and conventional, depending on the design and location of the plants. To create wall pots, containers made of plastic bottles are suitable, which are easily attached to a vertical structure or a wall with a rope. To make the container more aesthetic, you can decorate it with braiding to match the interior. This decor is a macrame or crocheted canvas.
An equally interesting option is pockets made of dense fabric, in which climbing plants can be planted. This option is good for decorating a garden, where you can build metal grates or special racks.
On special frames made of stepped wood, you can place flowers in pots, the surface of which is decorated with natural materials.
A great option is a pots decorated with moss. All you need is dry moss and transparent glue. The process of creating such a pot will not take much time, but the result will surpass all your expectations - an original and exclusive decor item will become an unusual decoration for a garden or home.
A cache-pot decorated with river stones is an interesting option for vertical decoration. It will take a little longer to craft such an item than moss, but it will be worth the effort. This decor is distinguished by a non-standard approach and originality.
Equally successful in creating a beautiful blooming wall in the garden are matching plants. For this case, curly and ampelous flowers are ideal, which, with proper care, in addition to landscaping, will create a whole riot of floral colors.
Home decoration is a laborious and interesting activity that requires creative inclinations and a desire to make the interior decoration unique. To do this, they use all sorts of techniques and tricks, just to stand out with their originality and non-standard solutions.
Making pots with your own hands is one of the ways not only to refresh and diversify the interior, but also to prove yourself as a creator and artist who creates incredible masterpieces. After all, needlework has always been a part of art, which in turn contributed to the manifestation of a person's creative abilities.
So, create with pleasure!
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An unusual planter can bring originality to the interior of the house and emphasize the beauty of the flower planted in it. Making beautiful decorative pots for the garden with your own hands is not difficult at all. Any object, be it an old shoe or a leaky car tire, can be given new life by turning it into a flower container. The choice of materials is not limited by anything except the master's own imagination, and the result will make your home garden unusual and bright.
Materials (edit)
- Plastic is an inexpensive and affordable material from which both flower pots and planters are made. For greater safety and overheating in the sun, it is recommended to choose light colors for plastic pots. Plastic products are good because they are easy to decorate with any decorative elements.
- Clay is a traditional material used to create pots and pots for thousands of years, and the plasticity of the material allows you to create a wide variety of options and shapes. The disadvantages of clay are that it is difficult to make additional holes for drainage, and also not always such a capacity allows the plant to develop naturally.
- The stone is most convenient for outdoor decoration options. This material is environmentally friendly and durable.
- Wooden planters are a very unusual and attractive choice. In such containers, the roots do not dry out and retain heat well. However, natural material has a very limited lifespan, over time pests start in it, the tree rots and decomposes.
- Metal planters are suitable for strict interiors. It is a very dense material with high thermal conductivity, therefore it is recommended to use metal in combination with other materials with insulating properties.
- Hanging pots in macrame style are woven of nylon thread. These pots are cheap, exclusive, in perfect harmony with any interior style and do not take up much space.
- For plants that need constant monitoring of the liquid level, glass containers are well suited.
It must be remembered that the planter does not have special holes in the bottom, from where water should pour out, as in flower pots. So that the roots of the plant do not rot, it is necessary to drain the water regularly.
Whatever material is chosen for the product, first of all, they must be resistant to high humidity and sudden changes in temperature.
The master classes below describe some ideas on how to make a flower pot with your own hands.
Cement planter
This decorative cement planter will be not only original, but also very durable. Make a planter with your own hands can be done in different ways.
Option 1
Materials:
- Cement;
- An old curtain, tablecloth, or any cloth of a suitable size;
- A vessel for creating a shape;
- Water;
- Bucket;
- Perforator or drill attachment in the form of a "mixer";
- Paint of the required color.
Making a planter out of cement is very simple... First of all, you need to make a cement mixture. To determine how much mix you need, place the fabric in an empty bucket and mark the wall for how much space it takes up. Along the edges of the mark, you need to pour water for the future solution, and then gradually add cement to the water, stirring it with a "mixer". As a result, a mixture should be obtained that resembles liquid sour cream in consistency.
The whole fabric should be placed in the finished mixture and left for a few minutes until it is completely impregnated. After you pull out the fabric, you need to make sure that there are no dry areas on it.
Hang the cloth soaked in the cement mortar on the container chosen for the form, straighten the material and leave to dry until the mortar has completely solidified. Then the product can be removed from the mold and given the desired color. Special paints for concrete will be more durable.
Option 2
Materials:
- Bricks;
- Cement;
- Sand;
- Two plastic containers of different sizes;
- Drill attachment "mixer" or perforator for mixing;
- Mixing container (bucket, basin or saucepan).
For less adhesion of the cement mixture, you need grease plastic containers with vegetable oil... The smaller one is outside, the larger one is inside.
Then you need to make a cement mortar. Gradually adding cement and sand to the water, stir the future mixture until the consistency becomes similar to liquid sour cream. Pour the finished mixture into a large plastic container, and put a smaller one inside. The thickness of the walls of the future pots or pot depends on the difference between the volumes of the containers.
Put a load inside a smaller container: bricks, rubble or any other weighting object, and then leave the product to dry. Depending on the volume, the cement slurry will dry out from two or more days.
After complete solidification, you need to cut the plastic and remove it from the product.
It will look very good DIY cement planter for the garden, since such products look good in large sizes. However, small pots, despite their bulkiness, look very original in the home interior.
If you wish, you can paint the finished work with acrylic paints, concrete paints or other decorative elements.
Gallery: unusual pots for flowers (25 photos)
Plaster pot
Materials:
- Water;
- Gypsum;
- Two plastic containers of different sizes.
Plaster pots production technology similar to making a planter out of cement... A plaster mix mixed in a 2: 1 ratio is poured into a large oiled container. A smaller one is placed inside the solution, the desired level is set with the load, and then the product must be left until completely dry.
Birdcage planter
An old birdcage is a very beautiful and original option for pots. Plants decorated in it look very unusual. The advantages of using a cage are that it can be placed on a windowsill or hung in any convenient place.
Materials:
- Bird's cage;
- Acrylic paints;
- Gloves;
- Brush.
Make such a planter extremely simple... The washed and dried cage should be covered with paint. In order not to get very dirty with paints, you must first paint the cage from the inside, and then outside. The shade of the paint should be in harmony with the colors of the interior.
After the paint has completely dried, several flower pots can be placed inside. For birdcage planters, climbing plants that can wrap around twigs are best suited.
Hanging multi-tiered planter made of wood
The best option for a decorative planter for an apartment is hanging wooden planter... Due to the fact that there are several tiers in the product, flower pots will not take up much space. Making a wooden hanging planter with your own hands does not require a lot of time and money, and the result will perfectly fit into any interior.
Materials:
Saw out as many squares from a wooden plate as you plan to arrange in tiers in a future product ... In order to determine the size, necessary:
- Turn the pot upside down and place it on a wooden plate.
- Outline the odds of the pot. Using a ruler, stepping back five centimeters from the edges of the circle, draw a square.
- Cut out the squares along the contour.
Then you need cut holes for pots in the finished squares... For this
With a drill, the diameter of which does not exceed one centimeter, you need to drill holes for the rope in the corners of the squares.
Using sandpaper, sand the wood, smoothing out all internal and external irregularities and protrusions. Then paint the plates with wood varnish or paint... If desired, the pots can also be painted so that they are all in the same color scheme.
To assemble wooden squares, you need to cut 4 ropes, 180 centimeters each.
- The ropes must be fastened to a strong knot in the corner holes of one of the squares. This will be the bottom of the planter.
- Having measured about 25-30 centimeters from the beginning of the stand, you need to tie one more knot on each of the ropes, and then string the second tier on them. It is important to make sure that all the nodes are even, and the second square is strictly horizontal above the first.
- Repeat these steps with the rest of the plates.
The wooden flower pot is ready and you can plant the plants. The advantage of this design is that when watering, water will flow from the upper plant to the lower one, so a stand is required only for the lower pot. To prevent the pot from falling if someone accidentally hooks it, you can glue it to the stand with superglue.
If you put absorbent filters on the bottom of the pots, then of them the earth will not spill out, which, however, will not interfere with watering the plants.
Garden pots from twigs
A beautiful planter decorated with sticks or branches will give a natural and harmonious look to the garden in the country. Such a planter will hide a faceless plastic pot, creating an atmosphere of natural nature in the garden.
Materials:
Technique for making garden pots
- The sticks must be cut into pieces of the same size. The length of the blanks depends on the height of the plastic pot, and their number depends on its diameter.
- The branches need to be tied together both above and below. To do this, on each branch you need to knit two knots, continuing until you get a single canvas.
- Burlap is wrapped around and inside the pot. You can fix it with super glue or sew it on tightly.
- A blank made of wood must be wrapped around the pot with the plant, and the edges of the ropes must be tied together, fixed with glue and cut off the excess.
Cache-pot for a summer residence
You can show your imagination in the design of garden pots. You can make a planter for flowers with your own hands literally from any subject, which has already outlived its term. Garden flowers in a bucket and a multi-tiered planter from an old chest of drawers with drawers will look good. Do-it-yourself hanging flower pots for the garden can be made from an old hat, broken dishes, unnecessary shoes or a garden watering can.
The garden will transform wonderfully if you decorate it with handmade objects. The garden designer gets the greatest satisfaction if he succeeds in combining beauty and benefit. From this point of view, the most advantageous decor is outdoor pots and flowerpots, which will not only decorate the local area, but also shelter your favorite flowers.
Tire vases
Gloomy tires rarely fit into garden design. But really decorate them beyond recognition. For example, simulate brickwork.
A decorative planter well is built from tires, timber and metal tiles
Unique flowerpots from tires are made quickly.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Draw a notch line on the side of the tire with chalk.
- Use a knife to cut the tire along the marked line.
- Flip the tire over, press down on the inside with your foot, grab the edge and pull up and towards you.
When cutting with a knife, wipe the blade with grease or machine oil for better glide
Cover the rubber with primer and paint.
For the outdoor flowerpot, oil or acrylic paints are used.
For complete camouflage, apply a mesh to the tire, then a thick cement mortar with sand and glue the tiles.
A tiled or pebbled flowerpot from a tire looks very stylish
Photo gallery: design of flowerpots from tires
Draw a landscape on the tire and plant the hosts A bright flowerpot in the form of a parrot will decorate an unsightly place The flowerpots in the form of cups look very elegant. for ampelous plants
We make a flowerpot from a tire - video
Vases from plastic and glass containers
Ordinary rubbish will serve the cause of beauty, for example, various containers. Plastic is instantly transformed if you glue it with twine.
Any waterproof glue is suitable for sticking twine on an outdoor flowerpot.
A great option is burlap decor.
Rough burlap sets off the fragility of flowers
Cutting branches will also reliably hide the plastic.
The branches are glued to the flowerpot with glue or tied with twine
Apply the pattern with hot melt glue to the planter and cover with acrylic paint.
To create a volumetric pattern, you need a thermal gun
Or put bottles in gift bags.
Gift bag planters are a quick way to refine plastic bottles
After cutting off a piece of the canister, create a planter for the wall.
The surface of the canister is lubricated with glue and sprinkled with sand to create the effect of a "sandy" face
Attach glass bottles to the fence and plant young and stonecrop in them.
To cut a glass bottle, wrap it with copper wire at the cut, heat the ends with a lighter and immerse in cold water
If you cut a plastic bottle in half and glue the neck to the bottom, you get an original flowerpot.
If you paint a flowerpot with silver or gold paint, you will get the feeling that the flowerpots are metal
A pot from a plastic bottle - video
Planter in the form of funny characters from plastic containers
Involve children to help create unusual pots.
Garden flowerpots are created from any plastic containers
Do-it-yourself pig-pot - video
Flowerpot-flower bed from bottles
A mini glass flower garden looks great. The base (bucket or tire) is coated with a thick cement mortar with sand. Then the rows of bottles are stacked, pressing the necks into the base solution.
Consider the location of the flowerpot in advance, because it is difficult to move it.
Plaster pot
Eco-friendly materials come into fashion. Gypsum is famous for its best plastic properties. On any container or wire frame, strips of fabric are wound, soaked in gypsum solution, until the desired wall thickness is achieved. When the product dries, it is polished, primed, painted or decorated with decor on the walls.
When making pots, gypsum can be replaced with putty or alabaster
Pebbles, shells, tiles are used as decor.
If you mix gypsum with the color of the desired color, we get colored seams.
Flowerpot swan
The figures of birds will add a romantic touch to the garden. For a pots in the form of a swan you will need:
- gypsum - 5 kg;
- plastic bottle 5 l;
- leg-split;
- wire;
- net for wings and tail;
- bandage;
- primer;
- paints (white, black and red);
- putty knife;
- brush;
- emery.
It is convenient to knead plaster with a special spatula
Step-by-step instruction:
- Cut off the side of the bottle and pour sand into the resulting container.
- Insert one end of the wire into the neck, give it a bend and wrap with twine along its entire length.
- Apply a 2 cm layer of gypsum mortar with a spatula on the surface of the "skeleton" of the future bird.
- Press in the reinforcement mesh (wings) at an angle on the sides of the torso.
- Apply several layers of bandage and plaster of Paris to the mesh to hide it.
- Shape the head and beak by wrapping a bandage around the wire and applying layers of plaster. Smooth unevenness with a brush.
- Attach the tail from the mesh and process it like wings.
Dry the figurine for three days, then sand with emery. Cover the bird with a primer, let it dry and paint.
Making a swan planter is not as difficult as it seems
Making a pots-swan - video
Barrel pots
A container of large volume will also come in handy. For example, iron barrels are stylized to resemble human figures.
Ampelous plants are planted in flowerpots from barrels, which fall beautifully
Or sheathed with wooden slats.
Planks are attached with a nail gun
Wooden barrels are cut in half across.
One barrel can be used to make two flowerpots.
The cut barrel is placed on a stand to last longer
Homemade pots from a barrel - video
A cache-pot of unnecessary things
You don't have to throw away everything that's worn out.
You can even give a second life to outright trash
Sometimes junk pots become the highlight of the garden.
The exquisite planter is obtained from a birdcage
An old umbrella will be transformed if you plant flowers in it.
To keep the umbrella decorative longer, just put pots with plants in it.
Photo gallery: pots from old things
Cut an old basketball in half Leaky watering cans are not suitable for watering, but will decorate the garden Paint old colanders and plant ampel flowers in them Old flip-flops and cups are a wonderful ensemble Attach sewer pipe scraps to the wall and plant petunias in them Wrap unnecessary hose around a flowerpot 
Weld an umbrella planter from rebar scraps and iron sheet
Wooden pots
Products from natural materials look the most organically in the garden. The tree is in the lead among them.
A simple flowerpot is made from an ordinary stump using a drill and a chisel.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Drill holes along the perimeter of the stump cut.
- Use a chisel to remove excess wood.
- Stain the inside of the tree stump and dry it.
- Lay polyethylene inside the flowerpot and plant the plants.
You can simply place a suitable pot inside the planter.
Cover wood decorations with antiseptic to prevent them from rotting.
To prevent the logs from rolling, drive the stops into the ground
Planters made of timber and boards
Everything that remains after the construction of the house is used to decorate the site. Stylish containers for plants are built from timber and boards.
It is better to make a planter made of wood on legs, so it will last longer
Planters painted in light gray are suitable for a Provence style garden.
Drill drainage holes in wooden planters
If there are scraps of wood lying around in the shed, collect pots from them in the form of a well, a wheelbarrow, a bicycle.
The well-planter greatly adorns the garden
Photo gallery: pots made of wood
If you put the stumps on top of each other, you get a picturesque composition. 
Plant drought-resistant plants in pots Bulbous ones look advantageous in pots from a stump: tulips, daffodils, crocuses 
Please note that untreated wood will quickly lose its appearance 
To make the texture of the wood visible, tint it with oil Hang up small pots made of wood in the gazebo Wooden pots will decorate the area near the house
The main requirement for gabion wire is durability
Any plastic container can be easily decorated with rubble. Screws are screwed into the planter, between which the wire is wound, cement mortar is placed on top and crushed stone is pressed in.
A mesh of nylon thread or wire is needed so that later the cement does not fall off the container
Dried products are varnished.
In the upper part of the iron cans, holes are made through which the twine is passed
The flowerpot will not fall out of the fastening woven using the macrame technique.
If construction allows, attach three chains to the top of the planter
Sometimes the pots are nailed to a wooden rail, which is attached to the wall with dowel-nails.
Holes are drilled in the shelves of the shelf, into which the rope is passed
We hang the pots - video
After chopping wood in the country, a lot of beautiful bark remains, which I use to decorate flowerpots. The bark is cut into strips 2-3 cm wide and attached to the pot with a heat gun. Working surfaces are dust-free and degreased before gluing. If there are gaps between pieces of bark, I mask them with moss or lichen.
Hot glue softens in the sun, so flowerpots decorated with bark are best kept in the shade
When creating pots from scrap materials, take care of their durability. Treat wooden flowerpots with anti-rotting agents and drill drainage holes. Before decorating containers with stones or tiles, wrap them with a reinforcing mesh so that the solution with the decor does not fall off over time.
A cache-pot or an unusual pot can emphasize 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 what material should be preferred when choosing a container for flowers often arises. The article will talk about how to choose, or make a planter for flowers with your own hands.
Material selection
Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from a wide range of planters. Before deciding to buy, it is worth comparing different options and weighing the pros and cons.
Several points to consider:
- finance... There are a lot of options on the market - from inexpensive flower pots to exclusive handmade ones;
- destiny... Will the flowerpot be part of a temporary project? In this case, it makes no sense to spend a lot on it. If it is an element of interior decoration, then it is worth investing in the long term;
- self-production... Often, to save time, a ready-made planter is purchased, however, nothing beats your own unique product;
- advantages and disadvantages... Before purchasing, it will be helpful to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different types of pots.
Types of materials for pots
Plastic flower pots
A cheap versatile material from which both small pots and large flower pots are made.
- The color of the pot is preferable to light, this will not quickly heat up in the sun, the plants in it will be less susceptible to the spread of microorganisms.
- If necessary, you can always make additional drainage holes for the root system in such a planter.
- Of the minuses of the material, it is worth noting its fragility, especially if it is used outdoors, over time the material becomes thinner and becomes fragile.
Clay pots
Traditionally popular material for pots.
- In terms of design, clay pots offer many attractive options.
- However, for plants, a clay pot is not always the best place to live, as it is almost impossible to provide adequate drainage in it.
Planters made of natural stone
It is most often used in the manufacture of outdoor flower pots, 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 large weight.
Wooden planter for flowers
Wooden pots are very attractive and distinctive.
- They provide excellent thermal insulation for the soil. Help insulate plant roots from excessive solar heat where necessary.
- However, due to the fact that wood is a natural material, insect pests can start in it, and wooden bottoms rot over time. To avoid this, it is recommended to combine wood with other types of planters, for example, put several plastic pots in a wooden pallet.
Metal pots
Metal containers will add a touch of rigor to the design.
- They are strong and durable, but have a very high thermal conductivity, therefore, like wooden pots, it is recommended to use them in tandem with insulating pots, for example, made of clay.
Nylon threads
With their help, flower pots in the macrame style are weaved. These are inexpensive, but at the same time exclusive pots that will perfectly fit into the interior of not only a country house in a rustic style, but also suitable for a modern city apartment.
Six ideas on how to make a planter for flowers with your own hands
In spring and autumn, gardeners traditionally put things in order in their gardens, both ordinary and mini-gardens on the windowsill: they transplant plants, get rid of unnecessary ones. Why buy a new expensive planter if you can make it yourself from scrap materials? Surprisingly, from such simple things as baskets, shoes, dishes, furniture, amazing, unique pots are obtained, which will undoubtedly become an adornment of any garden.
Old wardrobe drawers or a chest of drawers will look very interesting as a flowerpot. To extend their life, it is better not to pour the earth directly into the box, but to put smaller pots with plants in it.
Helpful hints:
- at the time of watering, it is better to remove the pots from the box, so its life will be noticeably extended;
- to disguise pots in a box, they are covered with coconut fiber or moss.
Sackcloth. This material, rough at first glance, becomes an excellent design tool in the right hands. The fabric can be dyed and you can simply wrap the pot over it. So, even pots of different shape and quality will turn into a single ensemble.
Helpful hints:
- in order to securely fix the fabric on the pot and simplify the process of creating a pots, it is recommended to use a glue gun;
- it is possible, and vice versa, to create a removable cover for the pot, in this case it is sewn with threads.
Multilevel basket construction. This technique will not only help to optimize the space for the plants, but also make watering easier. In addition, this is a great option for ampel flower pots.
Helpful hints:
- to extend the life of the baskets, a layer of coconut fiber (peat) is first laid on the bottom, and then earth is poured;
- before planting, it is necessary to calculate the height of the baskets and the height of the future plants in them.
Bright plastic sand buckets. Just for children playing in the sandbox? Not at all! It is enough to make drainage holes in the bottom, and bright plastic buckets will cheer up at the summer cottage.
Helpful hints:
- with the help of such pots, you can create a kindergarten by planting your baby's favorite plants in them so that he learns to take care of them on his own.
Unusually stylish looks old shoes in the role of pots... These 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 are also suitable as a hanging planter for flowers.
Wooden box... You can leave the tree intact, adding brutality to its appearance, or paint it to match the overall landscape.
Helpful hints:
- with the help of boxes you can create themed corners, for example: medicinal or culinary herbs, spring and summer flowers, etc.
Do-it-yourself flowerpot with self-irrigation system
A planter for flowers with a self-irrigation system consists of the following elements:
- the actual pot. Any old plastic will do, the main thing is to make sure that it has the necessary drainage holes;
- moisture-absorbing area, any plastic bottle is suitable for these purposes;
- the tube for filling the tank with water is wide enough to conveniently and easily 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 the self-watering system of the pot, 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.
- For its manufacture, any plastic bottle is taken, from which it is necessary to cut off the bottom and make many small holes in it (through which the soil will be saturated with moisture).
- The height of this plastic piece depends on the height of the pot and should be at least a quarter of that.
Step 2: preparing the tube and drain hole
- The tube must be installed in the planter and cut to height. It can be 2-4 cm above the surface of the earth.
- Then the level is measured at which the water drain hole will be made. It should be flush with the top of the plastic piece that was made to saturate the soil with moisture.
- The drainage hole is responsible for preventing excess water from getting to the roots of the plant in order to prevent them from rotting.
Step 3: fill with soil and install a moisture-absorbing site
- At this stage, a mesh or film is required, the size is determined by the diameter of the pot, the fabric should be 2-2.5 times larger.
- A middle is marked at the cut, which is inserted into a plastic drainage cup.
- Then the mesh must be straightened, and earth must be poured into the glass. It is important to make sure that it lies flat on the edges, and the ground is carefully tamped.
- Then the cup can be placed in the center of the planter.
Step 4: install the irrigation tube and backfill stones
- A glass with earth was installed in the center of the pot, a tube (or a hose for water supply) is installed on one side and then stones are poured to the height of the plastic cup.
Important: the protective barrier (mesh) at this moment must be held, then it will be neatly laid on top of the layer of stones. Its function is to separate the stones from the soil. You do not need to cover the glass itself with material.
Step 5: backfilling the soil and planting the plant
- The filling of the earth 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 filling the soil, the mesh can be gradually pressed down. When most of it is covered with earth, the plant itself is planted to the required depth. Then the earth is poured to the top of the pot.
Step 6: watering and finishing work
- Now that the plant has been planted, the earth has been filled in, it is time for watering.
- The first time after transplanting, the top layer of soil is watered, and then water is poured through a tube into the bottom layer.
- The plant will now be able to take the moisture it needs with its roots through a moist patch of soil in a plastic cup.
- To feed the plant, you can add fertilizer to the water, which is poured through a tube.
A flower pots made in this way can be used as a wall pots, if braided using the macrame technique, or as a floor planter for large-sized plants.
Often, houseplants are placed on the windowsill - closer to natural light. If the window sill is very narrow and there is not enough room to accommodate houseplants in flower pots, you can jointly grow flowers on hanging devices. In this case, the way out of the situation can be hanging basket
or pots
... A cache-pot is a hanging container in which a single pot with a flower or green plant is placed. A more interesting option is a hanging basket, in which several plants are planted at the same time, forming a flower arrangement.
There are a number of difficulties that can complicate the process of this method of growing plants. But thanks to our advice, you can choose the right place, arrange the composition correctly and properly care for flowers in hanging containers:
- Tip 1: It must be remembered that warm and dry air rises upward, therefore, plants in a suspended structure will need more frequent watering.
- Tip 2: If you overflow the water, it can drain directly onto the floor. This threatens to bulge the wooden floor, therefore the best place for hanging baskets is in the kitchen or balcony, where the floors are usually tiled.
- Tip 3: For baskets located indoors, polyethylene is sometimes placed inside the container so that water does not drip, but this creates a threat to flood the plants. The best solution is to place several plant pots in a waterproof container. The container itself can be hung from the ceiling by wire, rope or string. The principle of such placement is similar to the flower girl, which is described in the article on the mini home garden.
- Tip 4: The gaps between the pots and the container walls are filled with moist peat. Peat is lighter than, for example, a mixture of peat and soil, and unnecessary loads should be avoided when suspended from the ceiling.
- Tip 5: If you have chosen the option of planting plants in a common container, then the rules remain unchanged here: plants must have the same watering regime, temperature regime and be equally sensitive to lighting. As for the soil, it is poured into a container on top of the drainage layer, which is also a general rule for this method of growing plants.
- Tip 6: It is better to hang the basket in such a way that you can reach it with your hand, that is, at the level of your height. If for some reason this option is not possible, then use not a simple hook, but a carabiner, this design will allow you to raise and lower the container.
- Tip 7: One final tip: check if your green pets are getting enough light and air at the chosen height. Flowering and variegated plants should be placed close to the light - near the window.
Examples of flower arrangements in pots:
