Give Your Plastic Planter A Luxe Makeover With A Dollar Tree DIY

If you're a houseplant enthusiast, only the best pots will do for your prized plants. Containers that are as beautiful as your beloved greenery may be easy to find, but the price can put a damper on your design dreams. Luckily, there are tons of DIY planter hacks that turn plain old vessels into stunning plant abodes — and with help from Dollar Tree, you can create a high-end home decor planter for a fraction of the price.

One idea is to make a chic pebble planter out of a cheap plastic container. By covering the exterior of the pot in decorative pebbles, you'll create a luxe planter that looks designer-quality without the hefty price tag. To start, pick up a planter, decorative pebbles, and all-purpose caulk, all available at Dollar Tree. If you can't find the exact pebbles you want, you can customize Dollar Tree pebbles with acrylic paint to get just the look you're going for.

First, decide if you want to hang your planter. If you do, you'll need to drill three holes around the top of the plastic planter before decorating it. A roll of wired jute cord from Dollar Tree will be perfect to hang it from and will give your planter an elevated look from top to bottom.

Next, cover your planter in Dollar Tree's all-purpose caulk, using a very thick layer so every pebble stays put. You can use a paintbrush to smooth out the caulk and make sure that every last inch is well-covered. Finally, roll the planter in the Dollar Tree decorative pebbles, packing them in as you go. To achieve the right look, you'll want to make sure that the planter is completely and evenly covered with pebbles. Before you leave the planter to dry, remember to poke out the drainage holes at the bottom and the holes you drilled for hanging. To give your pebble planter extra hold, finish with an acrylic sealer spray. In a tutorial, YouTuber @GlueGuns&Roses demonstrated that she hung her planter outside, and it held up well nearly a year later.

Planters are a fun way to experiment with homemade decor ideas, and there are tons of ideas out there for DIY planter projects. When it comes to creating your own planter, you should keep in mind the size of the container you need and the look you're going for. Think about what unconventional materials you can combine and how you can alter them to mimic the designer planters you love while matching your space's style.

One fun idea is to look around your home for old household items you can upcycle into planters. Jars, drinking glasses, and pitchers can make gorgeous vases and planters. Food cans, plastic bottles, and even coffee mugs can transform into quaint homes for smaller plants. You can even turn an old fruit stand into a countertop herb garden. Use old baskets and soup pots for bigger plants, or paint and decorate plastic trash cans.

Also, don't forget about old planter pots you might have lying around. They can be revitalized with a fresh coat of paint, combined with other items, or covered with new materials to find new life around your home. Pair an old pot with a plate, bowl, or another pot to act as a base and paint both to match. Or, wrap an old pot with thick rope or wooden reeds, or cover it with mosaic tiles to give it a whole new look.