25 Creative & Easy Container Garden Ideas
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Transform your outdoor space with these 25 creative container garden ideas that go beyond traditional pots. From whimsical to rustic, these unique planters will add personality and charm to your garden while giving new life to everyday objects!
Before you get started planting, here’s 6 tips for outdoor planters that will save you money and have your container gardens looking gorgeous all season long! Looking for more gardening ideas and tips? Check out these 20 raised garden beds that you can make in a weekend and how to spruce up a deck or patio and make it magical with this easy hack for hanging outdoor string lights.
I used to be able to tell spring was coming by noticing the buds on the trees, but nowadays in North Carolina you know spring is here because everyone is sneezing and your patio furniture turns yellow (thanks, pollen!) Regardless, I flipping LOVE spring because that means summer isn’t far behind. Anyone else find themselves wandering the aisles of your local nursery and dreaming of what to plant and grow? If that describes you, you’ll love today’s post with 25 creative container garden ideas.
1. Vertical Herb Garden
One of my all-time favorite projects (it’s an oldie but goodie, as you’ll see from the photos!) is the vertical herb garden we planted on our deck in Pennsylvania. I still miss this handy kitchen garden!
2. Animal Planters
We also made some interesting animal planters out of large plastic animals that we painted white. This would look amazing with elephants and dinosaurs, too.
3. Herb Planter
This indoor herb planter made out of baking tins from Grillo Designs is a practical and pretty way to reuse old baking pans.
4. Tiered Planter Boxes
You can easily build your own tiered planter boxes like these from Anika’s DIY Life to hold your beautiful flowers each year.
5. Rustic Window Box
This rustic window box from Chatfield Court is a classic way to show off some pretty flowers.
6. Drawer Porch Planters
Don’t toss out that old bedroom furniture yet! These old drawer porch planters from My Repurposed Life would make a great weekend project.
7. Birdbath Planter
Have an old birdbath that you no longer use? Convert it to a cute succulent birdbath planter like this one from Cottage at the Crossroads instead.
8. Dollar Store Planters
These upcycled Dollar Store planters from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia are a great example of turning plain jane pots into something fabulous.
9. Striped Paver Planter
This striped paver planter by Domestically Speaking would make an amazing addition to any patio.
10. Rustic Wood Planter
Make Life Lovely’s rustic wood planter box makes a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Change out the flowers according to the season.
11. Rainbow Pallet Planter
Add a burst of color to your outdoor decor with an upcycled rainbow pallet planter like this one from Hello Creative Family.
12. Wagon Planter
Convert your kiddo’s old wagon into a whimsical wagon planter for flowers. What a cute project from Pretty Handy Girl!
13. Colander Planter
I’ve seen several colander planters like this one from Pretty Providence, and the color really makes this one pop.
14. Wooden Shoe Planter
Sadie Seasongoods’ wooden shoe planter is a darling option for spring flowers and other small, dainty plants.
15. Chair Planter
This chair planter by Cottage at the Crossroads is a favorite! The orange in the marigolds goes beautifully with the paint.
16. Farming Goods Turned Planters
Turn old farming goods into planters like this idea from House of Hawthornes! This chicken waterer made a charming farmhouse planter for succulents. Hop on over to her blog to see her other container garden ideas using repurposed garden items.
17. Rain Boots Planter
A Cultivated Nest has the right idea for spring with these lovely rain boot planters. You can just stick branches in them or actually plant something in soil.
18. Thumbprint Planter
This precious thumbprint planter from 5 Minutes for Mom would make a lovely gift for moms, aunts, and grandmas.
19. Lattice Box Planter
This colorful lattice planter box from Anika’s DIY Life is a terrific choice for ferns and any larger plants you want to show off.
20. Coke Can Succulents
These Coke can succulent planters from Polkadot Chair are quirky and fun!
21. Broken Crockery Planter
This broken crockery planter from Pillar Box Blue will be quite the statement piece on your porch!
22. Watering Can Planter
A watering can planter like this one from Ann’s Entitled Life is a fun way to plant flowers for spring.
23. Unicorn Planter
Red Ted Art’s unicorn planters will look amazing in your little one’s room. What a great way to introduce kids to container gardening!
24. Candle Holder Planter
Mini terra cotta pots fit perfectly into some candle holders like they do for this candle holder planter by My Craftily Ever After.
25. House Number Planter
Bullock’s Buzz’s house number planter is a creative way to display your address while jazzing up your porch or patio a little.
Ahhhhh… these creative container garden ideas are making my heart sing! Who else is ready for spring?
