Planetagarden
Here are some indoor planter ideas that may help. If you're here reading this, you likely love gardening as much as we do.
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11 Innovative & Fun Indoor Planter Ideas
- Portable Rolling Bin Container. ...
- Decorative Box Planter. ...
- File Cabinet Garden. ...
- Terrarium Planter. ...
- Sack Garden. ...
- Succulent Star. ...
- Living Table. ...
- Upside-Down Buckets.
- What do you put under an indoor planter?
- Should you line the inside of a planter box?
- Do indoor planters need holes?
- How do you keep wooden planter boxes from rotting?
- What can I put in the bottom of my indoor planter for drainage?
- What can I put under my planter to catch water?
- How do you waterproof the inside of a wooden planter box?
- Should I line my raised garden bed with plastic?
- How do you waterproof a wooden planter box?
- What plants can grow in pots without drainage holes?
- What can I do with pots without holes?
- What can I use to fill the bottom of a large planter?
- Should I put rocks in bottom of planter?
- How do you paint a wooden planter box?
- Should I line my cedar planter box?
- Can you put Styrofoam in the bottom of a planter?
- Can you leave an indoor plant in the container it came in?
- Do pots need saucers?
- Do fabric pots need saucers?
- What should I use to line a wooden planter box?
- Is it safe to line a vegetable planter with plastic?
- What kind of wood should I use for a planter box?
What do you put under an indoor planter?
The pad keeps the planter from scratching the surface underneath, and its plastic backing keeps any “sweating” the saucer may produce from damaging wood surfaces. You can also use cork pads as saucers under small planters with plants that don't require a lot of water, like succulents.
Should you line the inside of a planter box?
If the water freely runs out the bottom seams of the box, no other preparation is necessary. ... Line your planter boxes porous landscape fabric. The goal here is not to prevent the wood from getting wet—that's impossible in outdoor settings—but rather to prevent the potting soil from directly contacting the wood.
Do indoor planters need holes?
Our answer is yes, but with caution. What is the purpose of a drainage hole? All plants need water to survive. ... Drainage holes allow excess water to seep out of pots after watering, ensuring that water does not pool at the base of a pot, helping to protect sensitive roots from rot, fungus and bacteria.
How do you keep wooden planter boxes from rotting?
The best way to prevent deck planters from rotting is with a liner. Lining a wood planter prevents water and fungi from contacting the wood. Preventing rotting by separating that which is good for the plants, water and fungi from the wood.
What can I put in the bottom of my indoor planter for drainage?
Put a layer of gravel in your plant's drainage tray, or down inside a decorative planter, then sit your plant pot on top. The gravel will hold water and increase humidity, while keeping your plant's roots up out of the puddle.
What can I put under my planter to catch water?
Cork pads: I use these under the saucer of any plant that I have potted in soil and intend to water in its pot. The pad keeps the planter from scratching the surface I've put it on, and its plastic backing keeps any “sweating” the saucer may produce from damaging wood surfaces.
How do you waterproof the inside of a wooden planter box?
With a putty knife, apply roofing cement to the inside of the planter. This will protect the wood from water and keep it from rotting. Cover the drain holes in the bottom with landscape fabric to keep the soil from washing out. Finally, fill your planter with a good quality potting soil.
Should I line my raised garden bed with plastic?
You can line your raised bed to make it more durable and to prevent toxics from leaching into the soil. For lining, use landscape fabric found at garden supply stores or cloth fabric from clothing. Avoid non-porous plastic, as it can retain too much water and discourage beneficial insects and worms.
How do you waterproof a wooden planter box?
Line the inside of the wooden planter box with thick plastic. Thick, 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, commonly used for greenhouses, works well -- but even a plastic trash bag can be used to waterproof the inside of the planter.
What plants can grow in pots without drainage holes?
13 Amazing Plants That Do Not Need Drainage Holes
- Snake Plant. One of the best indoor plants for beginners, the Snake plant is one of our top choices when it comes to plants that do not require drainage holes. ...
- Oleander Plant. ...
- Chinese Evergreen. ...
- Kupukupu Fern. ...
- Crotons. ...
- Dumbcane. ...
- Schefflera. ...
- Pothos.
What can I do with pots without holes?
How to Use Pots with No Drainage Holes. Some experts suggest using a layer of pebbles as a sort of drainage layer in those pots without drainage holes. This technique allows excess water to flow into the space with the pebbles, away from the the soil and therefore the roots of your plant.
What can I use to fill the bottom of a large planter?
Options for Lightweight Pot Fillers
- Plastic Water/Soda Bottles.
- Plastic Milk Jugs.
- Plastic Grocery Store Bags.
Should I put rocks in bottom of planter?
In general, it's not necessary to put rocks in the bottom of plant pots. One rock to cover the drainage hole is enough – just enough so that the soil doesn't leach out of the bottom but water can flow freely through the pot. Putting rocks in plant pots doesn't aid drainage or improve air circulation.
How do you paint a wooden planter box?
Make sure that it is suitable for use outdoors.
- Step 1: Use 120 grit sandpaper to smooth the exterior surfaces of the planter box. ...
- Step 2: Now, seal the wood with high-quality alkyd primer. ...
- Step 3: Lightly sand the primed surface to remove any imperfections and remove all accumulated dust.
Should I line my cedar planter box?
The planters are fine when used without lining or as container planters. If replacing a lining, we recommend only using linings specifically made for gardening containers and that allow for air and water flow.
Can you put Styrofoam in the bottom of a planter?
How Foam Helps. When using big containers, you need a large amount of soil to fill them from top to bottom. That gets expensive quickly, and you end up paying for soil you don't need. ... Adding a few inches of foam peanuts or chunks in the bottom of the container reduces the amount of soil needed to fill the planter.
Can you leave an indoor plant in the container it came in?
Ordinary houseplants – indoor plants, decorative foliage plants – should generally be left in the original pot.
Do pots need saucers?
Whilst they aren't necessary, plant pots use saucers to collect the water that drains from your pot. Without this, it can easily spill onto your carpets, floors and furniture. So after each watering, your saucer will capture the excess water, preventing any spillage in your home.
Do fabric pots need saucers?
The Most Common commercial fabric pot
Smart Pots don't have a saucer, and they seep water through the sides. So when using Smart Pots indoors, unless you are using a tray, you will require extra large saucers or holders to fully capture runoff water.
What should I use to line a wooden planter box?
Line the entire planter with a sheet of plastic, trimming it so that it reaches but does not go over the rim. Staple the plastic all the way around the rim. Using a screwdriver or sharp stick, poke through the drilled drainage holes to let excess water drain out of the plastic liner.
Is it safe to line a vegetable planter with plastic?
Using a plastic liner will not allow your planter to drain and you will end up with a bog instead of a garden. ... If you use plastic and contain the moisture you may end up with root rot and kill the plant. Much of this depends upon what plant you are installing. Some plants like "wet feet', others do not.
What kind of wood should I use for a planter box?
Cedar and redwood are naturally water-resistant but can be expensive and hard to find. Hemlock, fir and pine are suitable materials for raised beds but aren't very long-lasting. Pressure treated lumber is an option.
