61 DIY Planter Ideas & Tutorials: To Get Ready for Spring!

I am so in love with this easy DIY planter project. I tend to love modern and subtle decor. Mix that with some plants and what do you have? A dreamy planter! Painting an existing plastic pot is the easiest way to breathe new life into it.

If you have been searching for wooden planter ideas for large planter boxes, then look no more.

These awesome planters can fit larger plants or even small trees and will add curb appeal to your home.

You may also like this tiered wood plant stand with plans.

Oh so cheap and so easy! But what a difference it makes.

Isn’t it amazing you can repurpose something not so attractive and turn it into something so nice? See how to make this cinder block planter at Our Crafty Mom.

It was very creative to use a faux concrete technique to make this classic looking DIY planter.

This is a great idea as an alternative to save money on those pricey classic pots.

For planters made with concrete or cement, you may want to check out these fun tutorials-

Cement Balloon Planter
Pink Planter
Homemade Succulent Planter

Here’s a cool project. Grab a galvanized tin bucket and make this easy DIY planter box that doubles as a gift basket. 

Check this article out later for 50 other ideas for painting and decorating clay pots.

If you have any wild grapevines (or any type of vines really) in your yard, then you can make this beautiful hanging basket planter.

It’s quite a simple technique. Even if you don’t have natural vines in your yard, there’s plenty available at craft stores for purchase. 

And how about these easy DIY planters. Aren’t they so pretty? I love the bohemian colors.

The design is actually based off of an embroidery technique called sashiko. So neat!

Need a hanging basket for your porch? Take a look at this two-tiered planter. This is a great way to display your outdoor plants at a very low cost!

Are you trying to figure out what to do with that ugly old tree trunk? How about this cool idea- a tree trunk succulent garden!

Here’s another easy DIY planter project using a galvanized bucket. This one has a nice, soft and subtle look.

This is a fun indoor planter project and a unique way to hang your DIY pots.

Don’t you think the vintage effect works perfectly with the turquoise pots?

Use a vintage mop bucket to make this pretty DIY flower pot. It has the perfect New England feel.

Plastic pots don’t need to be unsightly, you can spruce them up in a jiffy! Use tape to add some geometric patterns to your DIY pots.

Are you looking to make colorful planters? Check out the tutorial for instructions on making these upcycled DIY planters.

The prints on these tin cans are actually napkins!

How about a Tuscan shutter garden? Take down those broken old shutters and give them a better life with a lovely repurposed item-turned DIY planter.

Here’s a pretty way to display an herb garden. Use a galvanized bucket to plant your herbs this spring.

Perhaps you are looking to add your house numbers to your porch. And what’s a better way to do that than to merge your numbers with plants?

Find out how to make this creative DIY planter at Ideas For The Home By Kenarry.

Utilize Dollar Store pots to make these beautiful, but easy modern indoor planters.

And finally, isn’t this a beauty? I really love the combination of wood and leather for this hanging planter basket.

It’s a handsome combination, especially with a plant potted inside.

These cute tin can planters keep it simple, yet classically pretty.

Look at these sweet stenciled planter/herb boxes. The rustic look seems a perfect match for herbs, doesn’t it?

Driftwood is the perfect home for succulents. In this tutorial, real driftwood wasn’t used. Instead, we repurposed the stump of a cedar tree.

Yes, these are real concrete planters, you just wouldn’t guess it from the beautiful paint job. 

Wooden planters always look amazing on a patio or front porch.

You can easily make this cool DIY planter idea with a little bit of basic woodworking skills, and the free plans in the tutorial

Plus save some money using cedar fence pickets!

For more, check out this list of 27 wood planter ideas.

Here’s a really neat planter idea to make for Easter time. You can use these concrete eggs for little planters for decorating, or as guest party favors.

These even have drain holes, so you can plant real plants in them. Perfect for succulents.

If you’re a concrete junkie, here’s an article with a list of tutorial ideas just for concrete planters.

This is such a smart idea and I don’t want to give away what was used to create the Moroccan style.

This is a great way to make your own pots in multitudes of different designs, and make them look like they were purchased from a store.

A vertical planter wall is the perfect solution for anyone with a lot of small terracotta pots. And it’s an easy woodworking project.

There are so many different ways to paint old terracotta pots, but just a splash of paint is all it takes sometimes to turn old pots into something fabulous.

This easy-to-make planter idea looks great hanging on the wall. It’s the perfect piece of wall art for a plant lover.

These denim planters really are gorgeous. If you dislike waste, then grab your scissors and old jeans. You can make your plants look fabulous with this easy DIY.

And from my favorite era, a mod striped daisy planter. This was no holds barred on decorating this one.

Check out the tutorial for making a cheerful and unique-looking planter.

If you’re looking for an idea for air plant planters, you’ll love this creative use of silverware. The air plants look so good in these unique wall hanging planters.

Going vertical and stacked is the perfect way to get a lot of plants into a small space.

An additional bonus is that the holes in the cinder blocks happen to be the perfect size for plants.

Here’s a great tutorial for a unique planter that can hold small plants. This planter will look great as a piece of decor.

When you start looking around your home, you may realize you’ve already got lots of things you can repurpose to use as a planter.

Hop on over to the post to get some inspiration for planter ideas. 

For an easy one, try this simple wooden planter box. It will make porting around your posts easier, and look nice with your pots grouped together.

This is a great way to display photos without using a common photo frame. Dare to be different! Isn’t it lovely?

You would never believe that what you are looking at is made from just a common chocolate tin or cookie tin.

This even has a secret compartment. This is really worth the look.

Make a concrete planter that’s so easy, you can make it with kids! Add some flowers for a pop of color and you’ve got a good-looking and durable planter. 

How about making a planter from a plastic bucket? Minimalism at its best!

This tutorial is a great DIY planter idea and is smartly done with longevity in mind.

You’ll be able to use real plants inside without ruining the wood or making a mess.

You’ve heard of painting clay pots, but how about plastic ones? Using spray paint to mimic galvanized steel is a neat idea.

Get the tips and info from the tutorial to be sure yours is nice and durable.

This fu planter looked a bit different before, than the way it looks in this picture now.

If you have an old wood box, you’re going to want to check out the tutorial for this DIY planter idea.

If you have an old birdcage lying around, (of course, most of us do :0) ) then you’ll love this idea. Repurpose the cage to house your plants!

Such a fun idea! There’s no lack of imagination here.

For something really fun, make a unique air plant planter from cement, that’s in the shape of a lightbulb.

Here’s an excellent DIY project for a large planter box that will give your deck a makeover at the same time.

This project really turned out beautiful.

This asymmetrical vertical wall planter idea is a smart way to display your plants and keep them off of the ground. 

Using rope provides a different spin on decorating existing pots.

These have a nice tailored appearance and can be painted any color.

You’ll use a popcorn tin to make this easy DIY planter.

Our Crafty Mom will show you how to make a tin container look like suede!

A cardboard box is the mold for this cute DIY planter. A little gold paint adds some warmth and cheer to the concrete.

It can be difficult to make large planters, and often pricey, but this old wagon takes care of that issue. It can even handle bigger plants.

Add some colorful flowers and you have a charming planter you can display near your porch, deck or patio. 

Tiered planters are perfect for small spaces. This one is a great planter idea if you have trailing plants. 

Here’s an easy way to make large sized planters for cheap! These can be made with a few sticks of wood and some pavers. 

A faux copper patina really looks great as a finish for a planter. This easy planter idea uses a technique that really pulls off an authentic look.

Hang on to your plastic bottles, because plastic bottle planters have become all the rage.

This cat one is totally adorable, but you can make all kinds of cute animal pots.

Perhaps you want a terrarium? This is a thorough tutorial that will get you started with the ins and outs of making a terrarium. 

Do you need a better solution than the kid next door forgetting to water your plants when you go away?

Then you’ll love this tutorial. Not only does it solve that problem, it’s pretty too.

This air dry clay round planter is actually very water resistant and easy to make. And nope, it doesn’t roll.

You can create a flat spot anywhere on the bottom, but even if you don’t, it happens naturally.

Don’t the green plants look striking against the bright white of the clay?

These rain boot planters are a hoot! There’s something about plants in boots that look so good! I’m totally sold.

This planter combines a clever mix of materials and looks like it came from a home goods type of store.

Pretty planters are the perfect beginner concrete project to try. They are nearly fail proof and look stunning hanging on your wall or refrigerator.

You can also skip the magnet and set them on your desk or table. And, bonus! There’s also a video tutorial for this.

Okay, so it’s not a planter but it’s a great tutorial for a simple, modern plant stand.

If you’re going to make any of the planters, you just might want a stand to go with.

Not in the mood for messing around with concrete, no worries, this one actually isn’t concrete.

This DIY planter idea is taking the easy way around. And it turns out so cute!

Using a sink as a planter is something I’ve never thought of, but it really is a great idea.

I mean, it’s even got a drain hole built into it! There’s so many ways to design a planter like this.