How to Create Instant Container Plants

Creating instant container plants requires little skill. Instant containers for plants can be made out of just about anything. The plants can be as inexpensive or expensive. Accent specific areas in your yard, garden or porch with colorful container plants.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Container
• Plant
• Drill
• 1/8-inch drill bit
• Potting soil
• Water

1. Choose a container. Instant containers can be made out of items like rustic buckets, large vase, wooden barrel, baskets or any other item that can fit your plants.

2. The more different types of plants you have in a container, the more color and diversity you get. Plant three to four different types of plants in each container.

3. Drill several small holes, spaced throughout the bottom of the container. This allows ventilation and a place for water to drain.

4. Place the plant or plants in the container. If the container is small, push the plants together to make them fit.

5. Pack potting soil in the container around the plant or plants. The potting soil must be packed tightly.

6. Water the plants well. The potting soil shifts while being watered and sinks down a bit. Add more potting soil as needed and pack tightly.

7. Place the container in a place where it can receive enough sunshine.

Tips & Warnings

• Container plants are good for locations with limited soil and space.

Resources

• Find information and tips about container plants.