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    Home » Gardening

    DIY Rolling Plant Stand from a Wood Crate

    November 1, 2020 by Patti Estep 13 Comments

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    Wood crate on its side with rollers on the bottom and copper watering can inside.

    This DIY rolling plant stand tutorial is super easy. Made from a simple wood crate and casters. A big help when moving heavy pots.

    Wood crate on wheels

    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.

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    The solution; a rolling plant stand.

    Rolling plant stand in dining room

    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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    DIY crate supplies

    Supplies

    Wooden Crate
    Gray Wood Stain
    Casters
    Wood Trim (if needed)

    crate-rolling-plant-stand-casters

    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.

    Casters on wood crate

    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.

    Wood crate plant stand with watering can inside

    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.

    Rolling plant stand in dining room

    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.

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    More DIY Plant Stands to Make:

    Indoor Modern Wood Plant Stand
    Outdoor Plant Stand Tutorial
    Plant Stand for Multiple Plants

    Rolling wood crate with Dwarf Meyer Lemon tree on top and watering can inside. in a room with plants and a large bay window.
    rolling plant stand in front of window
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    DIY Rolling Plant Stand from a Wood Crate

    Let me show you how to make a really cute rolling plant stand from a crate and casters. It's perfect for plants that are a little to heavy to carry for watering.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Rolling Plant Stand
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $30

    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!
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. MrsSW

      November 06, 2020 at 10:42 am

      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

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 06, 2020 at 10:47 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. emily

      December 03, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I love how versatile crates are. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. - Emily

      Reply
    3. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

      November 26, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      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!

      Reply
    4. Audra @ Renewed Projects

      November 23, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      That gray wood stained crate looks gorgeous amidst your plants. Creative way to add height and storage. 🙂

      Reply
    5. creativejewishmom/sara

      November 20, 2016 at 9:41 am

      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!

      Reply
    6. Debrashoppeno5

      November 09, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I love how you turned the crate up and made it into a plant stand with storage. It looks great.

      Reply
    7. Kim Smith

      November 09, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      What a great idea! I need to make one for a few of my heavy plants. Love the watering can!

      Reply
    8. FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks

      November 09, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      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!

      Reply
    9. Karen

      November 08, 2016 at 7:55 am

      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?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 08, 2016 at 8:09 am

        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

        Reply
    10. Carole @ Garden Up Green

      November 08, 2016 at 6:53 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 08, 2016 at 6:57 am

        Hi Carole,

        I can't really call it an invention but it was the "mother of necessity."
        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply

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