10 Flower Pots That Will Make Your Plants Look Even Prettier (2024)

FAQs

How do I make my plant pots pretty? ›

Spray paint, leftover patterned tiles, recycled T-shirts, and thrifted teacups are all inexpensive items you can use to craft your own special planters. Several of these project ideas are quick and simple, which means you can pretty-up your outdoor space in the span of a single afternoon.

Petunias and zinnias are some of the best potted flowers for sun, while wax begonias and some coleus crave the shade. Browse these photos of flowers in pots for more ideas.

When you're looking for full sun flowers for pots, consider summer snapdragons, lantana, mandevilla vines and portulaca. This planter of full sun flowers includes 'Akila Lavender Shades' osteospermums (also known as African or Cape Daisies), 'Cool Wave Frost' spreading pansies and 'Clear Crystal' white alyssum.

Our advice is to go porous. Porous ceramics like terracotta will dry more evenly than plastic pots, and any wood planter will dry even faster than terracotta.

For instance, if your outdoor area features a lot of greenery, a neutral or earthy tone such as brown, beige, or grey would be an ideal choice. On the other hand, if your garden features a lot of vibrant and colorful flowers, you can experiment with brighter hues such as red, blue, or yellow.

Baking soda's supposed anti-fungal properties have been spread around for many years as a natural home remedy to treat fungal infections, including black spot, powdery mildew, and a multitude of other fungi. When applied to plant leaves and stems, baking soda does slow or stop the growth of fungi.

Plastic does not have the wicking action that clay has making them an excellent choice for moisture-loving plants or for those gardeners who water infrequently. Plastic pots are made of inert materials and are considered safe for growing plants.

We all want what is best for our beloved houseplants. So, if there's a chance that putting rocks at the bottom of a planter is going to help them flourish, any good plant parent would do it, right? Contrary to popular belief, rocks at the bottom of a planter actually lead to root rot rather than prevent it.

What flowers bloom all summer? ›

Zinnia. A popular flower for gardeners, zinnias are heralded for being a tough, easy-to-grow annual that blooms non-stop all summer. "They make outstanding cut flowers and are much loved by butterflies," says Montgomery.

One of the best things to put at the bottom of a planter for drainage is broken pieces of pot. You can use any unwanted plant pots or chipped crockery for this – simply smash them up into small to medium-sized pieces. Adding a layer of broken pieces of pot like this will prevent compost loss out of the drainage holes.

Examples of altering the look of plastic planter pots include using mod podge (or similar) to cover with fabric or decorative paper. Or using adhesive wallpaper, great to match or coordinate with your current wallpaper. Use textured paint to make them look like stone. Krylon makes a spray on one.

All you need to age your terra-cotta pots this way is plain yogurt and a two-inch foam brush. Simply stir the yogurt and dip your foam brush into it, brushing to coat the surface of the pot; covering it completely. Then set your pots aside in a shaded place until they achieve the desired look, at least one month.