Ideas for Planting Containers

Containers are a great way to plant almost anything. These work well on patios, in houses and in your yard. The container makes it possible to bring fragile plants indoors for winter. It is also a great option if you have no yard and want the convenience of home grown produce.

There are many great ways to container garden. Just use your imagination and almost anything can be turned into a great container for your plants.

Furniture

Old dressers are an easy and cute way to display plants. Staple a liner into the drawer and drill a few holes. Fill with soil and plant your favorite plants. Old chairs work great as a holder for pots; stack them on top or set inside the where the seat should be.

Wine Barrels

Most wineries and many garden centers sell whole and half barrels. These are wonderful for planting strawberries or herb gardens. Barrels can be cut in half one of two ways depending on the amount of room you need. The barrels hold up well and last for years.

Boots

A cute tradition for many ranchers and cowboys is to use old cowboy boots as planters. These look great if you have a western themed home.

Clay pots

Clay pots are a great option if you want to design your own planter. Clay pots can be painted or have mosaics applied. You can stack them and create a water feature with plants around them. There are a number of ways to be creative with clay pots and create your own one of a kind planter.