Life Desk :
Toiling hard on a balcony garden, filled with the same old clay or plastic pots, can get boring at times. If you want to breathe a bit more life into your greens, just look around.
You will be surprised to find many household objects, unnecessarily occupying space, which can be turned into unique planters. As long as it can support soil and allow proper drainage, you can use almost anything. Container gardens can be the perfect solution for those living in small apartments. So, what are you waiting for? Unleash your crazy, creative side and make the best use of waste.Trust us, you’ll love it!
To the tea
Cup planters look just fine on dull window sills.
They are small and can hold a small amount of gravel. But once you see them, you are bound to change your opinion. Tea cups with graphics can add spectacle in the whole scheme of things. If you want to have small plants, this can actually be a very good idea. You can accentuate the beauty of the planter by adding decorative stones around the brim.
Bottle’s up
Wine-bottle planters are really easy to make and look great once done. Start out by cutting off the bottom of the bottle. Since potting soil cannot be used as the planting medium here, use coco peat instead. A wire or small rope tied just below the bottle’s threads is all we need to hang these planters. You can also grow various decorative indoor plants in these bottles.
Toy tale
Succulents are ideal plants to grow in these toy trucks discarded by your kids. They are pretty low-mainte nance too. Find something that has a large enough opening to hold the potting mixture and deep enough to allow the roots to grow.
Smug in jeans
This planter is not just a great use of an old pair of jeans, but it’s also a sure-shot way to grab eyeballs of every passer-by. So, if you are planning something extraordinary and eccentric this season, try and make at least one jeans container. You need to fill up the legs with pipes and thermocol.
Spread a water-resistant plastic bag inside before placing the potted plant. And you are ready to go…
Out of the box
Making a planter from a wooden crate or an old suitcase is quite simple. Because of its length, breadth and depth, it is best suited for growing herbs like coriander, lemon grass or mint. Fill it will soil. You can either sprinkle seeds, starting from the scratch, or directly plant saplings. If you are more into flowers, then Portulaca grandiflora (commonly called 9 o’clock flowers) can be one of the options. Decorate the case to your heart’s content and it can double up as an installation in your balcony.
Spice of life
You can hang these old jars on the wall, like spice racks -in the dining room or in the kitchen. These jar planters can be used to grow fresh spices and herbs for cooking at home. Clear your kitchen counter and keep your herbs, fresh in the air. Aromatic, we say!
Hats off
Give your tattered old hat a makeover as a unique hanging container for your plant. Pick one of the pots with seasonal flowers in it. Tie a wire around the pot and hang it on the balcony wall. Now, cut a hole in your once-favourite old hat and use it to cover the pot. Mindboggling, isn’t it?
These old shoes, which had once added to your style quotient, can also make for wonderful planters. Hung on the balcony fence, these coloured boots look great filled with flowering plants. Even high heels and sandals work perfectly well for decorative cacti. Let your imagination run as wild as possible.
Book store
It doesn’t take much to add a little charm to your home or office. Turning an old book into a sassy succulent planter can do wonders. Just select an old book and glue the pages together. Make sure not to stick the pages to the cover. Let it dry completely. Decide how wide a space you want to fit in your succulent. Leave at least 2 inches around the circumference of the roots to promote growth. Line the box you just cut with a plastic bag, making sure the bottom and sides are covered. Arrange your succulent on top of the plastic bag. Be sure to transfer enough soil from the original planter, along with the plant itself. Trim the excess plastic around the edges, leaving just enough of the liner to keep water from running into the pages of the book when you water it.
At the wheel
Next time you get your car tyre changed, don’t throw the old one away. Paint it instead, and use it as a plant container. This type of arrangement is possible only if you have adequate space in your balcony or on the rooftop.
You can choose colours according to your preference. The advantage in this case is plenty of room, therefore suitable for bigger plants and bushes like rose, hibiscus et al.
-From Internet
Toiling hard on a balcony garden, filled with the same old clay or plastic pots, can get boring at times. If you want to breathe a bit more life into your greens, just look around.
You will be surprised to find many household objects, unnecessarily occupying space, which can be turned into unique planters. As long as it can support soil and allow proper drainage, you can use almost anything. Container gardens can be the perfect solution for those living in small apartments. So, what are you waiting for? Unleash your crazy, creative side and make the best use of waste.Trust us, you’ll love it!
To the tea
Cup planters look just fine on dull window sills.
They are small and can hold a small amount of gravel. But once you see them, you are bound to change your opinion. Tea cups with graphics can add spectacle in the whole scheme of things. If you want to have small plants, this can actually be a very good idea. You can accentuate the beauty of the planter by adding decorative stones around the brim.
Bottle’s up
Wine-bottle planters are really easy to make and look great once done. Start out by cutting off the bottom of the bottle. Since potting soil cannot be used as the planting medium here, use coco peat instead. A wire or small rope tied just below the bottle’s threads is all we need to hang these planters. You can also grow various decorative indoor plants in these bottles.
Toy tale
Succulents are ideal plants to grow in these toy trucks discarded by your kids. They are pretty low-mainte nance too. Find something that has a large enough opening to hold the potting mixture and deep enough to allow the roots to grow.
Smug in jeans
This planter is not just a great use of an old pair of jeans, but it’s also a sure-shot way to grab eyeballs of every passer-by. So, if you are planning something extraordinary and eccentric this season, try and make at least one jeans container. You need to fill up the legs with pipes and thermocol.
Spread a water-resistant plastic bag inside before placing the potted plant. And you are ready to go…
Out of the box
Making a planter from a wooden crate or an old suitcase is quite simple. Because of its length, breadth and depth, it is best suited for growing herbs like coriander, lemon grass or mint. Fill it will soil. You can either sprinkle seeds, starting from the scratch, or directly plant saplings. If you are more into flowers, then Portulaca grandiflora (commonly called 9 o’clock flowers) can be one of the options. Decorate the case to your heart’s content and it can double up as an installation in your balcony.
Spice of life
You can hang these old jars on the wall, like spice racks -in the dining room or in the kitchen. These jar planters can be used to grow fresh spices and herbs for cooking at home. Clear your kitchen counter and keep your herbs, fresh in the air. Aromatic, we say!
Hats off
Give your tattered old hat a makeover as a unique hanging container for your plant. Pick one of the pots with seasonal flowers in it. Tie a wire around the pot and hang it on the balcony wall. Now, cut a hole in your once-favourite old hat and use it to cover the pot. Mindboggling, isn’t it?
These old shoes, which had once added to your style quotient, can also make for wonderful planters. Hung on the balcony fence, these coloured boots look great filled with flowering plants. Even high heels and sandals work perfectly well for decorative cacti. Let your imagination run as wild as possible.
Book store
It doesn’t take much to add a little charm to your home or office. Turning an old book into a sassy succulent planter can do wonders. Just select an old book and glue the pages together. Make sure not to stick the pages to the cover. Let it dry completely. Decide how wide a space you want to fit in your succulent. Leave at least 2 inches around the circumference of the roots to promote growth. Line the box you just cut with a plastic bag, making sure the bottom and sides are covered. Arrange your succulent on top of the plastic bag. Be sure to transfer enough soil from the original planter, along with the plant itself. Trim the excess plastic around the edges, leaving just enough of the liner to keep water from running into the pages of the book when you water it.
At the wheel
Next time you get your car tyre changed, don’t throw the old one away. Paint it instead, and use it as a plant container. This type of arrangement is possible only if you have adequate space in your balcony or on the rooftop.
You can choose colours according to your preference. The advantage in this case is plenty of room, therefore suitable for bigger plants and bushes like rose, hibiscus et al.
-From Internet
