10 Creative Houseplant Containers

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posted by Annie B. Bond May 5, 2008 1:00 pm

filed under: Crafts & Design, Crafts & Hobbies, Green Home Decor, Household Hints

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Adapted from Panty Hose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More--for the Garden by Yankee Magazine (Rodale Press, 2005).

Since ancient times, people have brought live plants into their homes to add beauty, color and fragrance. These days, indoor plant pots have become an interior design statement that can be exorbitantly expensive, if gorgeous. But sometimes simple is best, such as planting in old galvanized pails, a famous example of how an ordinary, inexpensive container can become a new trend in planter design.

Here are 10 creative ideas for houseplant containers:

1. A teapot or tea kettle.
2. A soup tureen.
3. A ceramic or metal cereal, serving, or soup bowl.
4. A jewelry or decorative box.
5. A wicker basket.
6. A child’s sand bucket.
7. An iron or brass firewood holder.
8. A ceramic or colored-glass flower vase.
9. A copper pot or iron skillet.
10. A purse.

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Dawn M. says
Dec 30, 2009 6:37 AM

In Homer, Alaska, I saw an eye-catching display of annuals planted in brightly-colored children's wellies.

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veronika p. says
Dec 19, 2009 10:19 AM

I love these ideas. No need to waste anything. Thanks.

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Teresa Mac Tavish says
Dec 7, 2009 5:25 AM

I USE MOST OF THESE ITEMS ALREADY, I LOVE BASKETS, AND TEA POTS, AND OLD KETTLES, AND OLD PURSES

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Vural K. says
Jun 19, 2009 12:44 AM

thanks...
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Jerry Juarez says
Aug 3, 2008 10:30 PM

how do you keep the water from seeping through the basket?

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Yvonne F. says
May 22, 2008 6:31 AM

Wow -- the wicker basket is really neat -- Thanks for sharing.

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Cathy T. says
May 11, 2008 8:25 PM

I got an old, bent metal colander at a yard sale for a quarter.. works great for herbs!! Also, when my 3 tiered, net type metal bathtub organizer got too rusty for use in the bath, it now serves in the garden with plants trailing over.. very nice!

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Jeannette B. says
May 8, 2008 11:02 AM

I was in the military for years, when I got out and no longer had a use for my boots, they became two of my favorite planters. They have Hen's -n- Chicks in them, 1 upright and 1 on its side, having them pouring out of them. They are a cute addition to my rock garden.

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Ben A. says
May 8, 2008 9:36 AM

this reminds me of my AeroGarden, small indoor hydroponic garden that grows herbs and flowers in an attractive zen-like unit. very cool! http://www.aerogardenonlinestore.com

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Ben A. says
May 8, 2008 9:35 AM

this reminds me of my AeroGarden, grows right on my counter in an attractive, "zen-like" container. cool stuff!

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Adapted from Panty Hose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More--for the Garden by Yankee Magazine (Rodale Press, 2005). Copyright (c) by Yankee Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Rodale Press.

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