Upcycle Jars And Bottles Into A Stunning Window Garden Display

Do you love the look of fresh flowers on display in your home but are tired of the same old vase that gets put out on the table anytime you get a new arrangement? While this classic approach is timeless, and the flowers can be presented in different ways, you don't have to settle for what you've always done when it comes to home decor. Instead of reaching for a vase next time you want to show off flowers, you can upcycle old jars or bottles from around the house as a way to create a one-of-a-kind window garden display. This DIY project is simple to achieve by using some form of rope or twine to string the jars together before hanging them in the window.

One of the best things about this repurposing hack is that you can use nearly any variation of an old jar or bottle! This means you don't have to run out and buy specialty ones from the craft store but instead can thrift ones as a way to help save on costs and find some unique vases in nifty shapes and colors. It's common for glass jars and bottles to end up in the trash, with the U.S. having a disappointingly low recycling rate. You can do your part to reuse old glass jars around the house for a project that gives you unmatched results while also helping the environment.

Before you can jump into putting your budget DIY chic hanging planter together, you'll want to do a bit of planning to make sure the final product comes out right. Start by deciding how many jars you want to include in the display, as well as whether you want to hang the jars vertically or horizontally. Be sure to wash and dry the jars thoroughly. Now, it's time to start assembling with your choice of twine, such as Tenn Well Strong Natural Jute Twine. Start by pulling a bit of extra twine for hanging the display and then start wrapping the material around the neck of the first jar. 

Once secure, measure the desired length you'd like to have beneath each jar and then start wrapping the twine around the second jar. You'll need to repeat these steps until each jar is securely wrapped with twine and added to the string display. Again, leave a bit of extra rope at the end to secure it to the wall if hanging horizontally. Alternatively, secure twine to your bottles using a macrame method. You can tie extra twine to a sturdy curtain rod above the window for a vertical window garden or make a loop with the twine and use something like the Command Wire Toggle Hooks on each side of the window to hang. Once secure, you can add a bit of water and fresh flowers to the jars.

While you can use identical jars for this thrift store DIY garden decor, there are few limitations when it comes to spicing up the design. For example, you can grab some glass-friendly spray paint to change up the colors of each jar or even use a variation that creates a fun frosted appearance. If you don't want to update the colors, you can also use dried flowers instead of fresh ones for a different type of hanging garden planter.

If you love the look of this hanging jar garden for the window but don't have fresh flowers on hand or want to avoid using flowers altogether, there are ways you can still have a decor item like this in your space. Grab some coffee beans and line the bottom of the jars with this before adding faux flowers, or you can even use iridescent marbles as a way to add fun colors as the sun shines through the window.