This DIY rolling plant stand tutorial is super easy. Made from a simple wood crate and casters. A big help when moving heavy pots.
During the winter I haul my Meyer Lemon tree from the dining room to the kitchen sink to water it. This is getting to be quite an effort, especially as the plant grows, making it one heavy pot.
Watering the tree in the sink allows me to drench the plant weekly, or even bi-weekly during the fall and winter. Overwatering, or allowing it to sit in any water, is a certain death for this plant.
The solution; a rolling plant stand.
How to Make a DIY Rolling Plant Stand
This beautiful citrus tree is growing nicely, but it's becoming a little too heavy to pick up and carry around, so I thought I could pick up something on wheels to make it easier to move around.
This was not an easy task. The couple that I did find were very low to the ground coasters or caddies, and I was looking for a tall plant stand on wheels.
So I thought I'd make one. With a little help from my husband, we made a super cute rolling plant stand from a crate and casters.
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Supplies
Wooden Crate
Gray Wood Stain
Casters
Wood Trim (if needed)
These are the casters I purchased at Home Depot. The threads were a little too long so we had to add a little strip of wood on the inside.
The casters I linked to above are a little smaller and they have a side brake which would come in handy. You may also prefer a plated caster that attaches with four screws through the plate for each wheel.
I used Miniwax gray wood stain
to give the crate a rustic feel. You could use any stain you like or paint it in your favorite color to make it pretty as well as functional.
The opening makes a handy dandy storage spot for my watering can. It's also a great spot for fertilizer, a water meter, and other indoor gardening supplies. I think I may add another piece of wood near the top as a shelf for even more storage.
I love the way it looks in the dining room with some of my other stands and plants. This crate turned rolling plant stand turned out to be the perfect solution to my watering issue.
One of these days the Meyer lemon tree will be too big for the stand, but I'm sure we'll have many other plants to take its place. Maybe a baby lime tree.
More DIY Plant Stands to Make:
Indoor Modern Wood Plant Stand
Outdoor Plant Stand Tutorial
Plant Stand for Multiple Plants
DIY Rolling Plant Stand from a Wood Crate
Equipment
- Drill
Materials
- Wood Crate
- Casters
- Wood Stain
Instructions
- Attach the casters to the crate.
- Add a little strip of wood on the inside if needed.
- Stain the wood crate with wood stain.
- Enjoy your new plant stand!
MrsSW
Good idea, Patti. I put my largest plant on a roller thingie but between the weight of the plant and the thickness of the carpet it won't move an inch. 😉
I love your watering can.
What is the plant to the right of your lemon tree?
Sheila
Patti Estep
Sheila, we have hardwood on most of the first floor but I can see why carpet would be an obstacle. The plant next to the lemon tree is a Rex Begonia. It was doing great for years but lately it's not looking very good.
emily
I love how versatile crates are. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. - Emily
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
I never would have thought to do this with a crate. It's so cute and you did a great job! Thanks for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Audra @ Renewed Projects
That gray wood stained crate looks gorgeous amidst your plants. Creative way to add height and storage. 🙂
creativejewishmom/sara
Really nice, I need a few of these for my indoor jungle, and for when I move succulents indoors come frosts. thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Debrashoppeno5
I love how you turned the crate up and made it into a plant stand with storage. It looks great.
Kim Smith
What a great idea! I need to make one for a few of my heavy plants. Love the watering can!
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks
Wow, I love that rolling stand and its rusticity! Having it at waist level is a huge plus! And then you have room underneath! What a go Patti!
Karen
This is so smart, Patti, and pretty - my favorite project combination! I've got to say I'm a bit envious if that gorgeous lemon tree. I managed to kill 2 several years ago and just gave up, Yours is so nice. Any lemons yet?
Patti Estep
Hi Karen,
I was able to harvest 11 lemons in the first year. Then I almost killed the tree but brought it back to life this summer. An up-coming post will surely arise soon about this experience. Now that it is full and lush I'm hoping to get it to flower soon and start producing more lemons for me.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Carole @ Garden Up Green
This is a great idea and I love the gray finish. Happy Plant stand!! These types of projects are the best because they're easy and they become a beautiful solution. Great job!!
Patti Estep
Hi Carole,
I can't really call it an invention but it was the "mother of necessity."
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti