Give your plants a home — without spending a dime!
You don’t need to buy expensive pots to grow your favorite plants. With just a little creativity, you can turn everyday household items into unique, eco-friendly planters. It’s fun, saves money, and helps reduce waste. Let’s take a look at five super easy DIY planter ideas you can try today!
🥫 1. Tin Cans
Don’t throw away those soup or coffee cans — reuse them!
- How to do it: Clean the can, remove the label, and punch a few holes at the bottom for drainage.
- Make it fun: Paint the outside or wrap it with fabric, twine, or old newspaper for a rustic look.
- Great for: Herbs like basil, mint, or parsley.
👟 2. Old Shoes or Boots
Got one old shoe you don’t use anymore? Turn it into a quirky planter!
- How to do it: Make sure the shoe has holes in the bottom or add some for drainage. Fill with soil and plant away.
- Pro tip: Use colorful sneakers or patterned rain boots for a funky garden corner.
- Great for: Small flowers or succulents.
🍶 3. Glass Jars or Mason Jars
Perfect for indoor plants or cuttings.
- How to do it: Fill with pebbles at the bottom (for drainage), then add soil and your plant. You can also use them to grow plants in water (hydroponics).
- Get creative: Tie a ribbon or label around the top. Hang them with string for a floating garden!
- Great for: Pothos, lucky bamboo, or small ferns.
🧺 4. Plastic Containers or Food Tubs
Yogurt cups, ice cream tubs, or takeout boxes — don’t toss them just yet!
- How to do it: Clean thoroughly, make drainage holes, and decorate if you want.
- Why it works: These are lightweight and easy to move around.
- Great for: Seed starting or small veggies.
☕ 5. Old Mugs or Tea Cups
A cracked cup still has charm!
- How to do it: Add pebbles inside for drainage (if the cup has no hole), then fill with soil.
- Display idea: Line them up on a windowsill or shelf.
- Great for: Succulents, cacti, or air plants.
🌼 Final Thought:
DIY planters are a fun way to recycle, decorate, and garden all at once. So before you throw something away, ask yourself: “Can I plant something in this?” Chances are, the answer is yes! 🌱