DIY House Plant Stand
Houseplants add beauty and atmosphere to any home. They can live for years if properly care for and maintained. Some of them get quite big, and there are even trees that are grown inside as houseplants. Indoor trees can be quite heavy and difficult to move when rearranging furniture or cleaning. An easy-to-build houseplant stand with wheels can make the job much easier. There are many different kinds of plant stands that can be put together with a little imagination and some simple materials. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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The size of the plant will determine the size of the plant stand. The platform should be 1 to 2 inches wider than the base of the pot. It can be a simple square piece of plywood, a circle or a hexagon. Screw together four pieces of 1-by-1 inch lumber cut to fit into a square on the underside of the platform. If the plant weighs more than 25 lb., add a fifth supporting crosspiece. Affix four weight-bearing casters to the four corners on the bottom to complete the construction. All wood should be sanded and can be painted, stained, varnished or left plain.
Decor and More
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With a little more effort, fancy, decorative plant stands can be built to display or showcase favorite or showy plants. Carts, shelves, pedestals and three-legged stands are all attractive in kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. Simple items can be used as plants stands as well. Plastic or wooden step stools, milk crates, old chairs and even cinder blocks can be used effectively to situate and display plants.
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Unique Items
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Charming and unique items to elevate and display plants can be found at garage sales, flea markets and antique shops. Metal ice boxes, wheeled carts, ice cream parlor tables, small file cabinets and wrought-iron shelves can all be used to good effect with house plants. A simple 2-by-4 foot piece of lumber between two saw horses can make a sturdy display unit for a variety of plants. With some resourceful folding, even magazines can be used to make a plant stand.
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