With spring, comes the revival of nature. What better way to celebrate the new season than on March 12, National Plant a Flower Day? To plant a flower, one does not need a large garden, many tools or a backyard. A window garden is the perfect spring project and adds a nice touch to any living space, especially smaller ones like dorms. Its definition is in the title; it’s a small-scale garden that sits on a window for proper sunlight.
When planting flowers in a window garden, it is the perfect time to think outside the box. Ditch the classic terra-cotta pots and instead try planting in recycled items you have on hand. It is not only eco-friendly, but also adds a personalized touch to window gardens. For inspiration, check out the list below of recycled items to use as pots when starting a window garden.
Teapot
A planter teapot is a great repurpose for a no-longer-used appliance. Plus, the handle makes the plant easily portable. Any solid open container works well as a pot, and a teapot is a unique and dainty addition to any window garden.
Shoes
Instead of old shoes taking up space in a closet, give them new life. Shoes make efficient yet quirky planters that are sure to be a conversation starter. The type of shoe is up to you; boots or athletic shoes tend to work best. Here is a tutorial that will tell you everything you need to know.
Wine Bottle
Next time you finish the wine, save the bottle. You can plant in a wine bottle two ways. The first involves cutting the top half of the bottle off and turning it upside down so the neck is resting inside the bottle. See a tutorial here. Or you can purchase a wine bottle planter off of Etsy. Those planters are typically a wine bottle laying on its side with the front side cut out, like a boat.
Plastic bottle
Simple yet effective, a plastic bottle is the perfect low-budget planter. The bottle can be any kind, from a plastic water bottle to a 2-liter pop. For construction, you cut the top half of the bottle off. Then, you flip the piece upside down, placing the neck inside and the cut edge up, similarly to the wine bottle planter.
Mason jar
Mason jars work well as planters, especially for growing herbs. You can leave the jars as they are or add outside décor like paint or ribbon. One thing to note is since mason jars have no natural drainage outlet, include stones on the bottom to create a natural drainage inside the jar.
