DIY Copper Cone Planter

There is something playful, yet sophisticated about this copper cone planter. Crafting with metal is a new experience for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is an empowering feeling when you use a mallet to form and mold. It takes a bit of sweat and elbow grease, but I like to think that kind of creative activity is good for the soul.

Constructing this succulent home was a blast, but it was a bit messy too. I made sure to wear the right work gear and freshen things up with Tide® Simply Clean and Fresh Laundry Detergent once I finished the project.

what you need: a copper sheet, copper wire, metal scissors, wire cutters, a hammer or mallet, potting dirt, rocks, a plant, and a plant mat

 

Freshen your work clothes with Tide® Simply Clean and Fresh Laundry Detergent.

DIY Stick Planter

I’ve always been a fan of bringing a bit of nature into my living spaces. There is a peacefulness about it. While hiking along Lake Michigan, I kept coming across these tiny stick fragments that I found interesting. After gathering quite a few, I felt inspired to make something with the little treasures. That’s when the idea for a succulent planter made of of sticks popped into my head.

This is a simple and inexpensive craft. There’s is something so right about a little plant poking out of its little home of sticks. It can get a bit messy too. I always make sure to wear the right work gear and freshen things up with Tide® Simply Clean and Fresh Laundry Detergent when I’m through.

what you need: drift wood, an old bottle, scissors, a hot glue gun, potting soil, rocks, a plant, and a plant mat

 

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DIY Pipe Planter

This pipe planter is one of the most fun crafts I’ve done in a while. It combines reclaimed materials and pipe pieces in a clever, simple way. I found these trapezoid panels of wood at a lumber salvage and knew I could up-cycle them with ease. Using re-purposed materials always makes me happy. You get to save money and do something good for the environment at the same time.

This project can be done with almost any shape of wood though. Just try to keep it light if your plan is to hang it on the wall once completed. Be creative and think outside of the box.

Planting can get a bit messy. I always make sure to wear the right work gear and freshen things up with Tide® Simply Clean and Fresh Laundry Detergent when I’m through.

what you need: a piece of reclaimed lumber, a drill, 10 screws, 2 pipe elbows, 2 floor flanges, a copper sheet, metal scissors, potting soil, rocks, and two plants

Screw the floor flanges into the scrap wood. Space them out evenly. Penciling a guide before using the drill will help.

The spacing depends on the shape and size of the reclaimed lumber you use.

Cut a strip of copper about a foot long and as wide as your lumber.

Screw the copper strip to the top of the lumber on either side. You’ll use it to hang the planter from the wall later. Make sure it’s secure.

Screw the pipe elbows into the floor flanges.

Pour dirt into the elbows. Leave about an inch of space for your plant.

Plant the succulent and add a layer of rocks to secure it in the soil.

Mount on the wall and water.

Freshen your work clothes with Tide® Simply Clean and Fresh Laundry Detergent.

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DIY Tool Box Planter

The slow-coming spring gave me plenty of opportunities to devise several new plant fixtures around my apartment. This tool box inspired planter is one of my favorites. It’s skinny enough to fit along a window sill and has a handle for easy lifting. Just like the plaster planters from last week, this would be a great gift for Mom this coming Sunday.
For this project you’ll need the pieces to build your box (or you could even find a vintage one to up-cycle), a hammer, screws, dirt, rocks, plenty of succulents, and the right gardening clothes. I wore my Minot Shirt and a pair of Series 1889 Slim Double Front Dungarees. Now there is more than one way to piece together your tool box. Here’s how I went about it. I also used a little bit of wood glue to secure the seals and prevent leakage once the plants were in place. Now it’s time to pour in dirt, insert the succulents, and add a layer of rocks to keep everything in place. Water and enjoy! If tools are for girls, then so are tool boxes!

DIY: Cacti and Succulents Stacked Planters

To all those followers with a green thumb (and people like me who aspire to have one), we have the perfect gardening top for you. The Carhartt Force Crewneck is a dream shirt for hard work, especially when you’re outdoors. Its stain resistant, sweat wicking, and odor fighting material is on your side every step of the way. You can get elbow deep and dirt without a worry, all while keeping cool and comfortable. I put Carhartt Force to the test today while I planted a cacti and succulent arrangement. Try this DIY and email me your result. I’d love to see your version.

check out some of my favorite work wear: Carhartt Force Crewneck, 1989 Slim Double Front Dungaree, and Wellington Boot