You know that feeling when you walk into your home and it just feels... empty? Like, why can’t I bring a little of that garden magic inside? That’s exactly why I've decided to build a decorative wall planter! I can just picture it now – lush greenery cascading down, bright bursts of color lighting up the room. How amazing would it be to create a little oasis right on my wall? It reminds me of that time I went to a friend’s house and saw her stunning collection of plants. I mean, who wouldn’t want a slice of nature adding cheer to their living space? Plus, it’s a fun little project that could bring some much-needed personality to a boring corner. Honestly, how could I not give it a shot?
Items You’ll Need
- Wood boards
- Planter boxes or pots
- Wood screws
- Wood glue
- Landscape fabric
- Drill
- Saw
- Sandpaper
- Paint or Wood Stain
- Hanging hardware
- Plants
- Soil
- Watering can or spray bottle
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
First things first! I laid out all my equipment on a big table: saw, drill, wood boards, screws, glue, pots, and of course, my plants! There’s something satisfying about having everything ready to go.
Step 2: Cut the Wood Boards
Next, I measured and marked my wood boards to make the frames for the planter boxes. With a little bit of excitement, I fired up the saw and carefully cut out the pieces, imagining how beautiful the final product will look!
Step 3: Sand Down the Edges
After cutting, I grabbed my sandpaper and went to work smoothing out all the rough edges. I love how this step transforms everything and makes it ready for paint or stain!
Step 4: Assemble the Planter Boxes
Time to put it all together! I used wood screws and wood glue to secure the pieces, building the boxes that will hold my plants. You really start to see the vision come to life!
Step 5: Add Landscape Fabric
To make sure my plants stay healthy, I lined the inside of the boxes with landscape fabric. It’ll help with drainage and keep the soil from falling out. I pulled out my staple gun and secured the fabric in place!
Step 6: Paint or Stain the Boxes
Now for the fun part! I picked a vibrant color paint to match my garden, and I painted the outside of the boxes. The transformation was instant – they looked absolutely stunning!
Step 7: Attach the Hanging Hardware
Once everything was dry, I turned the boxes over and carefully attached hanging hardware to the back. I made sure they were nice and secure since I didn’t want any plants to fall off the wall!
Step 8: Mount on the Wall
With my trusty drill, I found the right spots on the wall and drilled in the screws. I hung the planter boxes, stepping back to admire my handiwork. They looked amazing!
Step 9: Fill with Soil and Plants
Finally, the best part! I filled each planter with soil and carefully placed my plants inside. I chose a mix of flowers and herbs to bring some life and fragrance to my wall!
Step 10: Water Your New Planters
I grabbed my watering can and gave each plant a good drink of water. The smell of fresh soil and plants was intoxicating, and I couldn't help but smile at my new decorative wall planter.