15 Things to Use as Planters That Are in Your Home Right Now!
This post shows you household items that you can upcycle as planters!
Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated.
With a little effort, you can turn everyday household items into creative DIY planters for your flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Not only does a touch of greenery make a living space feel homey, but saving money is sure to put you in a good mood!
All you need is a drill for drainage holes and an eye for creativity. Here’s 15 common items that double as planters, so you can start container gardening asap!
1. Old glass food jars
Old food jars are plentiful, sturdy, and perfect for growing herbs like basil.
Place sliced sponges at the bottom of the jar to absorb moisture and to make up for the lack of drainage holes.
Then just fill it with potting soil, plant your seedlings, and place them on your windowsill for easy access!
2. Laundry basket
Tall baskets make a great strawberry planter option due to its height and the perforated holes in the side.
Let the tendrils grow through the openings and hang from the sides for a ornamental display.
Laundry baskets are a great form of vertical gardening which works well in small spaces! This method also works for determinate potatoes.
3. Wood pallet
Have any old wooLine a wooden crate with landscaping fabric, fill it with soil, and plant herbs like thyme.
The roots are shallow enough and the rustic look of a wooden planter adds charm to any apartment balcony or windowsill garden.
4. Reusable shopping bag
Reusable shopping bags are durable, flexible, and can be squeezed into any small space.
Fill your bag with compost in early spring. Throw in a sprouting potato and fill the bag with soil as the plant grows.
In a few months, you’ll can harvest potatoes. It’s the another space-saving solution for apartment gardeners!
5. Storage tote
A storage tote is a great way to simulate a raised bed when you have little to no gardening space.
Companion planting in larger volumes of soil helps prevent pests and grows higher yields of fruit.
Try a combo of carrots, beans, and radish which are easy to grow for a beginner gardener.
6. Fabric planter
If you’re able to sew, you can create your own collection of fabric planters!
Select a durable and thick material like burlap that will be able to hold soil without collapsing for the inside and a cute fabric for the outer layer.
Use them as planters themselves or as a fun patterned cover for a less attractive planter.
7. 5-gallon bucket
If you have utility buckets hanging around, these are convenient makeshift planters.
Just be sure that you haven’t used them for chemicals if you’re growing edible plants.
Tomatoes thrive in containers, and these buckets make ideal homes for cherry tomato plants.
8. Fruit containers
Before you throw out your old fruit container from the grocery store, consider upcycling!
The natural holes of a strawberry container ensures drainage and you just need a bit of soil to plant seedlings.
If it’s too windy or there’s rain, just simply close the cover for protection.
9. Trash can
Mini trash cans are perfect planters or for composting on a smaller level.
Grow cucumbers and add bamboo sticks as a trellis to let the tendrils grow up.
Perfect for balconies with limited space.
10. Shoe storage
Use a shoe organizer on your balcony railing and fill each pocket with soil for a vertical herb garden.
Drought-tolerant herbs like sage do particularly well in this setup and adds a savory flavor to dishes.
Hang from your balcony railing or as an interesting wall display for the ultimate space saver.
11. Plastic milk jug
Clean out your jugs, add some soil, and grow leafy greens for a quirky garden display.
Lettuce does especially well and so does spinach.
These plastic planters are lightweight and easy to move around as needed.
12. Coffee can
Save your old coffee grounds for compost and now your coffee can for plants!
Coffee cans with drainage holes drilled into the bottom and can be placed right on your window sill.
They provide ample space for root development and are sturdy enough to support the plant as it grows.
13. Tea tin
The same concept goes for old tea tins.
Not only are these frugal, but I think they look more creative and stylish than a pot you would pay for!
An herb like mint will thrive in a container, and old tea tins make adorable planters.
14. Tupperware
Go through your stash of plastic Tupperware in the kitchen.
Instead of throwing them away, pick out bigger containers and repurpose them as planters by drilling drainage holes in the bottom.
Fill them with soil and a herb with shallow roots such as cilantro for fresh flavor right in your kitchen.
15. Egg Cartons
Cardboard egg cartons are ideal for starting seeds.
Plant one seed per section, and lightly spray them with water and then magically watch them grow!
Perfect for projects with kids and adults alike, on a budget!
Final Thoughts
This post has shown you items in your home to use as planters! Turning household items into planters, you can enjoy a flourishing garden of herbs, vegetables, and even fruits, all within the confines of your living space.
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