This DIY Hanging Basket Planter is simple to make and a great way to create some vertical gardening space in your home.
Vertical gardening has become very popular and it’s no wonder. When you have limited space or possibly too many plants :), sometimes you can only go up.
This may be why macrame has come back into fashion. It’s a great way to hang pots, giving you more room near the window.
Today I’m sharing a fun DIY hanging basket planter that you can place a large plant or a few smaller ones in, and hang it from the window trim or ceiling.
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Hanging Basket Planter Supplies:
- Embroidery hoops
(one set and a second interior hoop)
- A basket that fits inside the interior hoop
- Twine
or heavy string
- Gorilla hot glue
- Length of rope for hanging
- Elastic hair tie
Making a Hanging Planter with Embroidery Hoops
Start with a wooden embroidery hoop set and the interior hoop of a second set.
At this point, you can decide whether you want to leave the hoops in their natural wood state or give them some color. I used a simple antique wax
Start by wrapping twine around the top of the embroidery hoop set at the screw.
This will be the top of the hanging planter.
Next is the tricky part. You need to wrap the bottom of the hoops to the side of the third hoop.
I ended up using a large binder clip to hold one side while I wrapped the twine on the other side.
Now you have a hanging frame.
Place a basket slightly smaller than the hoop into the frame and hot glue it to the bottom hoop. Originally I tried using E6000 glue, but it doesn’t dry fast enough. Gorilla hot glue worked well. Only time will tell just how sturdy it will be.
Add some rope for hanging to the top by folding it in half and slipping it around the top of the frame.
Use an elastic hair tie or rubber band to create a loop at the other end for hanging.
Place a plastic pot saucer in the bottom to protect the basket.
For now, I have an asparagus fern and a pothos plant in the basket.
I will probably remove one of these plants as they get bigger and let one fill the entire basket.
P.S. I’ve created a lot of hanging planters on this blog. Recently I made a Moss Hanging Planter for the front door and one of my favorites is this Globe Moss Hanging Planter. You can find them and much more on my Gardening Page.
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Barbara Chapman says
Happy 4th of July to you, Patti! I love this basket idea!!! How clever to use embroidery hoops ~ so easy and fun to make! Happily pinned to several boards for you. My brother used to have lots of hanging plants in his bedroom when we were in college. He has a knack for growing indoor plants.
Enjoy your inside garden,
Barb 🙂
Patti Estep says
Thanks Barbara. I know you love your flowers. One of these days you may be tempted to take some inside.
Meegan says
I am just amazed at your creativity. It’s fun to see what you come up with to decorate your home.
Thanks so much for sharing, Patti.
MrsSW says
Patti, you are so clever – what a great project.
Sheila
Patti Estep says
Thanks Sheila.
Paula Harris says
Patti, this is just too cute. Gonna have to make one.
Rachelle says
Really cute idea 🙂
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Deb Kane says
Maria, this is beautiful. I have several herbs I will be bringing in when the cold weather hits. You didn’t say but did you plant directly in the basket or are the plants in individual pots inside the basket?? I really love this idea I might do a couple in different lengths to cheer up my kitchen window this winter.
Patti Estep says
Deb, I did not put the plants directly in the basket. I left them in their nursery pots and placed a large plastic saucer underneath to protect the basket. It would be a great place to grow some herbs if you get enough sun.
Pam Jaworski says
Hi Patti,
I have enjoyed your posts for years. I like your creative ideas and the timing of the posts -not too many. I’m wondering if the elastic band will hold securely in this project of the hanging basket. If you took extra rope length, wouldn’t a loop knot work better?
Patti Estep says
Pam, yes a loop knot would be perfect for this project, and more secure. I used the elastic because it was easy and I do think it will work. Since the woven basket can only hold so much I didn’t worry about the weight pulling on the elastic.
Carole West says
This turned out great and I like the natural twine for connecting the hoops. Great way to use up old baskets too. I kind of like some of those Macrame hangers too especially if a few glass beads have been added. The lighter ones not those heavy ones from the 70’s. LOL
Patti Estep says
Thanks Carole. I need to make a few more macrame hangers for some of my pots. I remember the very basic technique but one of these days I want to take it up a notch.
maria says
The hanging plant turned out beautiful! I love it. Very bo-ho!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Maria. I really need more space for more plants!