29 Creative DIY Planters To Try

Discover the art of crafting your very own hanging DIY vertical herb garden and planter using 2×4 lumber! Because it hangs on the side of your house, this creative project is specifically designed to cater to small-space gardening enthusiasts, apartment dwellers, and patio owners alike.

How cute is this DIY triangle shelf planter that I made using a $3 triangle shelf from the Five-Below dollar store and an old Play-Doh container?

I used a little bit of string of pearls faux succulent. Because the container is so small and doesn't have drainage holes, this plaster is a great idea for an indoor planter for a faux plant (instead of a real one). 

Have you ever tried decoupage? Give it a try with these terracotta pots! These charming rustic planters are made using vintage book pages!

Transform an ordinary planter into a stunning farmhouse-glam wall planter through this fun DIY project! Unleash your creativity with this modern and stylish wooden wall planter, adding a touch of glam to your space.

It looks great styled with this little faux aloe plant, but this would also be a great option for an air plant! 

Looking for a simple and effortless gift idea? Give these delightful rope planters a try, wrapped and painted to perfection. These planters are not only incredibly easy to make, but they also look great.

Get ready for Spring with these pretty DIY gold leaf planters! This simple DIY project is a perfect way to infuse a touch of elegance into your space with gold leaf. 

Need to label the plants for your DIY planter? Make these fun plant labels with clay! They were so fun to make! I popped them into some simple painted terracotta pots with some herbs and voila - instant herb garden! 

Ever dreamt of trying your hand at gardening but don't have a yard or much space? No worries!

Create this DIY herb garden for your balcony! It's the perfect opportunity to nurture your green thumb, without the constraints of a traditional yard or garden area. 

Have you ever thought about covering your flower pot with lace? Learn how to make this lace-covered planter, which is perfect for any design style! 

This small succulent planter was so easy to make with a mason jar that has a couple of coats of paint! Here I'm using it as a Teacher's gift, but you could use this little planter for anything.

(P.S. I'm also giving away the "Thank you for helping me grow" printable if you'd like to use it!)

Robin found these galvanized metal buckets in the Dollar Spot section at Target, but she didn't love the glossy finish. No problem!

She aged the metal with toilet bowl cleaner and baking soda. So cool, right?

Once the metal was transformed, she painted some stripes on them and added labels for her herb plants! These small planters turned out so cute!

You may think that kraft paper isn't a good material for your own DIY planters, but Medina figure out how to make paper planter bags that are durable and waterproof!

These are so cool and would look amazing on your front porch or for your indoor plants. 

This herb planter is actually made from an old baking tin - can you believe that? She turned the baking tin on its side and added a plastic sheeting to the front to hold the plant babies inside.

The coolest part is that she used cheap a IKEA frame to get the plastic sheet. You know I love me a good IKEA Hack! Such a fun idea!

If you want to add some indoor herbs to your kitchen, give this DIY a try! All she did was paint plain terracotta pots with a coat of white paint and then followed up with a dry brushing technique with a darker color.

She made the little plant tags using wood medallions and printed photo labels. They are perfect for these small plants, don't you think? 

Jaime had this awkward space next to the back door steps that was just calling for a planter. But she needed something that was nice and tall!

She built this using 3 fence pickets and 4 square balusters, which cost her about $10. Download her free plans to build this for your own outdoor space. 

Can you believe this only took Sara about 1 hour to build, paint and install? Sign me up! This is a great way to display your plant pots on your back porch! 

If you don't want to hang planter pots up, you can also build your hanging planter boxes!

Then just pop your potted herbs in the wood boxes in the plastic pots they are sold in. That way they can easily be removed to water without worrying about damaging the wood. 

This tall planter turned out great! Learn how to build it yourself by following along with the free woodworking plans and step-by-step tutorial. I love the addition of the rope detail for a rustic look. 

These cute little planters can be whipped up in just 10 minutes using a whitewash technique!

They are such a fun DIY idea that you can use to decorate your home indoors or outdoors on your porch, patio, or deck! 

Starting with an old fence picket and some other small scrap pieces of wood, Kim added 1/4 inch mesh hardware cloth (which you can find at hardware stores) to the edges of the unique planter box. This totally fits in with the rustic farmhouse style! 

This old letterpress drawer was an amazing find at the thrift store. It looks perfect turned into a vertical succulent garden! 

If you want to hang up your planter, this is a great project! She built this with small square dowels and 1" wooden beads.

It looks great hanging up in the corner of her dining room. This is an easy way to add a little life to a boring corner of your room.

Speaking of hanging up your planters, check out this adorable little wooden shelf with spots for pots to hold your plant collection! This is a way to take your vertical space to the next level! 

I love this idea of using something old that has a nice rustic feel with aged wood and turning it into a planter!

Handan turned this kind of dilapidated tool box into a gorgeous DIY planter for mint plants! Yummy, I can almost take the Mojito from this mini garden!  

Here's another great IKEA hack turned planter! Medina uses an IKEA Hyllis bookshelf, but cuts the metal shorter, attaches it to the wall, and then builds wooden shelves with holes made for planter pots.

It has a fun modern look that is perfect for someone that loves that modern farmhouse style. 

How cute are these little DIY stamped clay succulent pots!? Once you started making these, Damask Love warns that it is pretty hard to stop.

You can have fun playing with different stamps to create a variety of modern, fun textures to put on each planter. 

This DIY plant wall is a great idea if you're looking to go vertical! Download the free woodworking plans to build this yourself. 

This indoor wall planter is a fun one. Chelsea found this decorative metal bucket at the thrift store and found a way to upcycle it at home.

By turning it on its side and cutting out a small piece of wood to fit inside, she brings it all together with a strap of recycled leather and puts faux greenery inside for a fun and modern look. 

If you're looking for wooden planters, this is a good one to try. Looks great here on the front porch. Read more to download the free plans too!