I was kind of amazed by how many people found the information useful, but I guess a lot of pots come with no drainage holes! And there are a lot of people out there who might want to drill a hole in something that wasn’t originally designed to be a planter (like a teacup?). So...
Packing peanuts do a good job of allowing drainage and keeping the soil in. They also make a pot lighter and you won’t need as much soil. Styrofoam cut to the shape of the bottom of the pot also works well. It allows the water to drain out but keeps the soil intact. Coco fiber ...
I like to “build in” drainage to planters likethe small painted teacup planterpictured below in the first photo. To do this, I add in a small later of perlite into the bottom of the container. Then I plant my succulent or cactus usingextremely well-draining soil. The second picture bel...
Choose a container. Choose wood, plastic, ceramic, metal or clay containers, making sure that each one has drainage holes to prevent root rot. If the gardener's upper body strength is limited, opt for small, lightweight plastic pots. Put large containers on casters. When planting in a hang...
Assemble Planter Boxes: Using the drilled pocket holes, assemble the base and sides of your planter boxes with screws designed for outdoor use. Make sure to leave adequate spacing between slats for water drainage. Cut and Angle Sides: Measure and cut the 2x4 wood for the ladder's sides at...
You can attach the corbels directly to the window planter box, or attach them to the house to act as additional support when installing. Related Reading: Vintage Corbel Tutorial and Template 4. Prime and Paint Before you get to the fun, make sure to fill in any nails holes with some woo...
5. Make openings for plants and hanging Use a thick straw or dowel to create one or more small holes for hanging the planter. To make the semicircular pot as shown, use a cookie cutter to make a bigger hole in the center of the rectangle to hold your air plant. ...
Repeatedly plunge a scrap-wood stick into the concrete to consolidate it. Overfill the form, then run an oscillating sander (without sandpaper) over the entire form to vibrate out voids. Strike off excess concrete. Form drain holes by pushing two dowels coated with petroleum jelly through the...
Make sure you have plenty of drainage holes in your containers. If all else fails grow plants that like their feet in water. Plants like Cyperus, Alocasia, Colocasia, Acorus, and many others will thrive in containers that drain slowly. If you tend to keep plants on the wet side you ...
How To Make a Sub Irrigated Planter! We grow HUNDREDS of pounds of vegetables! Easy DIY step by step instructions to make your own container garden!