Cheap DIY Outdoor Planter Ideas

Budget Cheap Decorator DIY ideas Outdoor Planter

Posted September 25, 2023 by: Admin #Decoration

We all know by now that our exterior parts matter as much as our interior parts. Especially at certain times of the year! One of the best design elements you can bring to your outdoor spaces are the colors and textures of plants and flowers.

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Let’s face it, planters and pots at the nursery can add up quickly. I seriously think this may be the most expensive part of outdoor living outside of hardscape! So we went looking for some creative, inexpensive outdoor planter ideas that you can make this weekend.

That’s right, this bland patio could be brought to life with decor (the containers) and design (the plants) by this weekend! Come on, save yourself from binge-watching Downton reruns (it hurts to say that!) until the nights are cold again!

DIY Planter Ideas

Idea for a large, inexpensive planter

Check out these $20 tall planters from “Bower Power.” ! I love the blue wash on these DIY planter projects! They might also be the perfect size for growing vegetables. Check out our article on growing tomatoes in pots at TGG!

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Modern DIY Planter

The modern look of these DIY cinder block planters from Ashley at “Little Miss Momma” is perfect for me. Cheap concrete blocks, a little paint, a little time = low budget outdoor planter projects! BTW, if you love your plants (and you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t), check out 10 Must-Have Plant Subscription Boxes at TGG. The best gift to yourself.

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Landscape Block Planter

This DIY planter from “Classy Clutter” with “Home Depot” isn’t as complicated as it looks. Good step-by-step tutorial to tackle this easy construction planter project. And look at the results!

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Large DIY Wooden Outdoor Planter

This DIY project is by Jen from “House of Wood”. Jen has some amazing DIYs on her site, but these free plans for this tapered cedar planter are perfect for someone new to woodworking. It’s simple, and I love the lines on it!

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Repurposed Inexpensive Planter Idea

Need a no-construction reuse idea for your outdoor planter? “In My House” has the cutest little metal planter idea. Don’t forget drainage, either holes in the bottom or a layer of gravel!

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DIY Cedar Flower Box

Build a $10 cedar tiered planter with these free plans and instructions from “Ana White.” Great DIY container for cascading flowers or even succulents.

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Ideas for Large Inexpensive DIY Outdoor Planters

Learn how to make a space-saving wooden planter from BBC Gardeners World. It’s a clean look perfect for the patio of my new home. Ooooo ooo, we could make a bigger, more complex version! With lots of sections and higher levels, and… Honey?

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Plant in a binder!

From “Hometalk”, make this recycled filing cabinet planter. Ok, this is a creative and economical outdoor planter!

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French Mod Podge Jars

“One Good Thing by Jillee” has this tutorial for using Mod Podge to create these DIY French flower pots. Photo from “Heavenly Walk”. These are beautiful and are just terracotta pots, Mod Podge, and free printables.

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Very inexpensive planter boxes

These DIY pallet planters from Kelly at “Live Laugh Rowe” are an easy project that even I (Kathy!) could do! They have an industrial, rustic, charming and vintage look, and even a modern touch due to their square lines.

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Vintage Boxes

“Vintage Flourish” has another idea that requires absolutely no construction. These vintage crates are easy to place in a pot and change it on a whim. They also drain well, and if you find the cheap reproduction kind at Goodwill, you can get this look for next to nothing. Save more money by growing your plants from seeds. Find the best free seed catalogs!

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Cheap planters in wooden crate

Another wooden crate planter idea from “Sanna and Sania”. Did you know that products are always delivered in wooden boxes? Ask your local farmers market if they will save you some!

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