We’re all born naturalists. If you’re going to tell me that you don’t have a ‘green thumb’, I won’t believe it. It’s no doubt because God even commanded us to take good care of His other creations, and that’s why we’re but destined to plant and save Mother Earth.
No matter how busy we are, whenever we got home, checking our plants in our yard is one of our routines. And whenever someone gave us new plant or we bought some, “Where am I going to plant this?” is always the question.
Well, having a black thumb is not a problem. Have a creative home following these DIY household plants clever ideas that will surely help you how to plant a plant and keep it alive.
1. Use of Old Chandelier
You’ll Need: Old Chandelier, Spray Paint, Soil, Seeds, Glue, Putty, Hooks
2. Use of Shampoo Bottle Lids for Air Plants
You’ll Need: Shampoo Bottle Lids, Spray Paint, Air Plants, Hammer, Nails
3. Use of Boots
You’ll Need: Old Boots, Soil, Seeds, Scissors
4. Use of Burlap Sack
You’ll Need: Glue Gun, Scissors, Burlap, Twine, Containers
5. Use of Cement
You’ll Need: Soil, Seeds, Pavers, Landscape-Block Adhesive
6. Use of Old Colanders
You’ll Need: Old Colanders, Soil, Seeds
7. Use of Corks
You’ll Need: Soil, Seeds, Corks, Scissors, Magnets, Glue
8. Use of Old Dresser
You’ll Need: Old Dresser, Cactus/Palm Mix, Edgers, Succulents
9. Use of Egg Carton
You’ll Need: Old Egg Carton, Soil, Seeds, Knife
10. Use of Floppy Disks
You’ll Need: Old Floppy Disks, Soil, Seeds
11. Use of String
You’ll Need: Plants, Moss, Twine, Water, Cotton Thread, Scissors, Peat Soil, Bansai Soil
12. Use of Mason Jar
You’ll Need: Soil, Seeds, Old Mason Jars, Wooden Boards, Pipe Clamps, Glue, Screws
13. Use of Metal Tins
You’ll Need: Gravel, Soil, Spray Paint, Metal Tins, Magnets, Dremel, Painters Tape, Glue, Air Plants (or Succulents), Moss
14. Wine Bottle
You’ll Need: Empty Wine Bottle, Soil, Plants, Scissors, Twine
15. Use of Cans
You’ll Need: Seeds, Soil, Rope, Tins
16. Use of Milk Carton
You’ll Need: Soil, Seeds, Knife, Old Milk Carton, Glue, Cup
17. Use of Old Books
You’ll Need: Vintage Books, Succulents/Succulents Soil, Moss, Exacto Knife, Modge Podge, Fabric Flowers, Cling Wrap
18. Use of Hanging Shoe Rack
You’ll Need: Soil, Seeds, Hanging Shoe Rack
19. Use of glass vase
You’ll Need: Small round glass vases, marbles or tumbled glass, selection of small succulents, wood popsicle sticks, alphabet stamps, stamp pad
20. Use of Ties
You’ll Need: Scissors, Threat, Needle, Soil, Seeds, Plastic Bags, Metal Hangers, Felt Swatches, Ties
Now you’ve got no problem where to plant your plants. By these DIY household plant ideas, you’ll save more money and save more effort!
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