Make Use Of A Plain Outdoor Wall By Turning It Into A Place To Hang & Grow Plants

Plants make everything look better. And that's especially true of plain outdoor walls that seem to beg for extra oomph. Regardless of what wall you have, make the most of a plain wall by turning it into a happy place for plants. If you've already found that TikTok's plant gallery wall is just what you need to add charm indoors, you can bring that same vibe to a wall outside. 

There are common household items you can turn into beautiful planters, and building one out of wood planks is one of the most cost-effective planter DIYs. Home Depot and Lowe's usually have a large stock, but there are some things to consider when choosing the type of wood — besides ensuring it's weather-resistant. Pre-treated wood planks are great for fending off termites and mold, but if you're planting any herb or vegetable, you want to stick with untreated wood, which includes cedar, white oak, and redwood. 

For a long wall planter, you need four wood planks — three for the sides and bottom and one to cut into two pieces for the ends. After you've cut them to the right sizes, drill three pilot holes on each plank end, making sure they face outwards. Next, drill each piece into an adjoining piece through the pilot holes. After you've attached the bottom, don't forget to add drainage holes and customize it with paint, embellishments, or anything else. Now that you have the planter, it's time to hang it on your wall.

Whether you DIY a farmhouse-chic planter box or you get it the old-fashioned way and buy it from a store, there are a few ways to hang a planter on your boring outdoor wall. One involves drilling and the others don't. For anyone who doesn't mind adding a few permanent holes into their outdoor wall, probably the sturdiest option of securing the planter to any type of wall is to use an Adjustable Planter Box. It mounts directly into your wall (even brick) and can easily accommodate planter boxes that are between 6 to 12.5 inches. 

For those who prefer not to drill permanent holes into their wall, you possibly won't be able to hang up a longer planter. However, that doesn't mean you can't hang up a slew of smaller ones using Heavy Duty Velcro Strips. It's a cost-effective way for spacing out single plants along your wall since it only holds up to 10 pounds. If your plain wall is made of brick, a no-drill alternative is Brick Clips. Each steel clip grips over the top and bottom of a brick and can hold up to 30 pounds, or try Liquid Nails. You can use it on concrete, slate, stone, and wood. Although it's more permanent than the other options, it can be removed by sanding it off.