Can you make your own plant pots?
Start with the basics. A good container, with drainage is a must. If there is no drainage, drill a few holes in the bottom. Or, just hammer some nail holes in a few spots. You can make very simple pots look beautiful by just painting plastic pots or you can buy beautiful ones like these containers. Potting soil used in containers should be light and fluffy, allowing roots to grow easily while providing proper drainage and airflow. Choose a potting soil made of peat moss, pine bark, and perlite or vermiculite, as these ingredients help balance moisture retention with good drainage.The next step is to fill the container with potting mix. If you are worried about your soil falling out of the drainage holes, you can place a paper towel or newspaper at the bottom, which will still allow water drain but prevent any soil from falling out and making a mess.
What can I use as pots for my plants?
Some ideas for unique and creative plant containers would be galvanized metal buckets, old milk cans, old washtubs, coffee or tea pots, roasting pans, old pots and watering cans. Recycled containers Instead of buying new pots, look around the house for containers that can be repurposed into pots or baskets. Most any container will do – from old boots to bathtubs – so long as it can hold potting mix and allow water to drain out the bottom.
What materials work best for DIY planters?
Synthetic materials like plastic, fiberglass, and metal are popular choices for outdoor planters. They are more durable and weather-resistant than natural materials and come in various shapes and sizes. For permanent outdoor planters: Heavy base of gravel or rocks, then a mix of broken ceramic pieces and logs, topped with fabric and potting mix enriched with compost. For seasonal displays: Coarse wood chips, pinecones, and cardboard boxes crushed down, then fabric and potting mix.
What do you put in the bottom of a planter to fill it?
After 17 years of planting experience, we’ve learned this simple truth: the best way to protect your pots and keep your plants happy is to fill your container from top to bottom with well-draining potting mix. Just soil! It is highly advised to seal terracotta clay pots before planting, as this will protect your plant and its root from drying out quickly.