Quick and Easy Hanging Planters

Hanging planters are great because you can put them outside, inside, hang them off your deck, dangle them from trees, and more. There are some very unique ways to make hanging planters that don't require a lot of money, too. Even an old plastic bowl can become a beautiful planter.

A quick and inexpensive way to turn a plastic bowl into a planter is to use glue and glitter. Spread the glue all over the bowl then sprinkle with glitter. This will cover any mars on the bowl and give it a new look. Spray with clear lacquer to protect the glitter. Use a heated nail and a potholder to poke holes in the sides of the bowl, down near the very bottom edge. Or, poke one hole in the center bottom of the bowl. If the bowl has a lip you can use "S" hooks and rope to make an appropriate hanger. If the bowl has no lip you can still make a hanger.

To make a hanger for bowls and other items that are difficult to hang cut three pieces of rope that will be long enough to go from the hanger, down under the bowl, then back up to the hanger again. Make one piece of rope about six inches longer than the other two pieces. Lay two of the rope pieces in an "X" shape then put the third piece across the center of the "X". Set the bowl in the center of the ropes and gather all the rope ends together, above the bowl. One piece should be much longer than the others. Take the end of it and fold it in half.

Wrap a rubber band around the rope pieces to hold them temporarily. Use contact cement to tie a separate, small piece of rope, round and around the rope ends. The contact cement will hold the ropes in place forever. Put an "S" hook into the rope loop to hang the potted plant outdoors or inside. To hang the potted plant indoors you'll need a plate to catch excess water. Use the contact cement to attach an ordinary, lightweight dinner plate to the bottom of the ropes and pot.