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    Home » Container Gardening

    A Hanging Moss Globe Planter for Flowers

    May 11, 2021 by Patti Estep 8 Comments

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    Two hanging moss baskets with flowers on the sides

    This hanging globe planter can be easily made with sphagnum moss, dollar store hanging basket containers, and your favorite annual flowers.

    Hanging globe planter with moss and flowers

    When I saw small wire hanging baskets at the dollar store, I was reminded of the globe planters seen on Pinterest, and other gardening or craft blogs.

    They sometimes are made with chicken wire or frames specifically made for this purpose, but I thought I might be able to create one with this more affordable material. Also, many of the globe planters are using succulents, which look beautiful, but succulents can be quite pricey, and you need many to fill this kind of planter.

    Hanging Moss planter supplies, annual flowers, plastic hanging baskets, sphagnum moss.

    How to Make a Sphere Hanging Planter

    Supplies

    2 wire hanging baskets - (dollar store)
    spaghnum moss
    small zip ties
    potting soil
    flowers ( approx. 10 - 12)

    Sphagnum moss soaking in bucket of water

    I've worked with sphagnum moss many times. In fact, this planter is very much like the Sphagnum Moss Planter I made a few years ago.

    I also used it to make a fun hanging vertical herb garden for my sister. The moss comes dry, and all you need to do is soak it in some water for a few minutes.

    2 Wire hanging baskets with plastic rounds in bottom

    For this project start by removing the hanging chains (save one for later), and add a piece of plastic in the bottom.

    Filling basket part way with moss then soil

    Next, squeeze out some of the water from the moss and start lining the basket. You need to make it quite thick as the space between the wires is pretty large.

    If you have a tighter basket then you can use less. Fill the basket 1/3 - 1/2 way, then add in some all-purpose potting soil.

    Hanging globe planter adding flowers

    Next add in some of the flowers. These are white begonias from a 6-pack. They will fill out and look nice and compact as they grow. Another good choice here would be alyssum.

    Add more flowers in planter

    Add some more moss and more flowers adding in more soil as you go.

    Separating flowers from packs

    Six pack annuals are perfect for this project, but if you can only find four inch pots take a close look at the top of the soil. If you look closely you may notice more than one plant. This way you can gently pull them apart and use each piece in a different area.

    Planted baskets with moss soil and flowers

    Fill in with more soil and  then repeat the same steps for the second wire basket.

    Using zip ties to create globe planter

    To create a globe, carefully tilt the baskets onto their sides, and use zip ties to bring the baskets together.

    It would be helpful to have an extra set of hands at this point, but I did this one by myself, so you can too.  Trim off the excess plastic from the zip tie with scissors.

    View of plastic on bottom of moss planter

    You can now remove the plastic from the bottom.

    Lobelia planted into bottom of planter

    Then use your fingers to make a hole in the bottom and insert another flowering plant.

    Attaching hanger to top of planter

    At the top use the chain hanger and attach it evenly onto the spokes just outside the round circle.   Then you can carefully remove the plastic and plant one final flower at the top.

    Hang your masterpiece and smile. If you notice any bare spots you can add a little extra moss to fill it in.

    Hanging globe planter with wire baskets and sphagnum moss

    How to Care for the Hanging Planter

    To water use a watering wand to thoroughly drench the planter. Or fill a large tub with water, and immerse the entire planter for 20-30 seconds.

    As time goes on feel free to trim the plants to keep the globe shape once or twice throughout the summer.

    Hanging moss globe planter with flowers after a while.
    sphere hanging planter later in the season

    Wouldn't this make a great gift? Mother's Day, birthday, or a gift for anyone who loves flowers just because.

    More Unique Planter Ideas

    • Two Tiered Flower Planter
    • Chicken Wire and Moss Hanging Planter
    • Burlap Sack Herb Planter
    Hanging globe planter with moss and flowers
    Hanging globe planter
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    A Hanging Moss Globe Flower Planter That Will Make You Smile

    This gorgeous hanging moss globe flower planter would make a great gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or just because. They can be very pricey to buy, so this is a good way to save money.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: DIY Garden Art
    Yield: 1 Planter
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $25

    Equipment

    • C2G 43036 4 Inch Cable Tie Multipack (100 Pack) TAA Compliant, Black
    • Mosser 0180 Long Fibered Sphagnum Moss, 100-Cubic Inch

    Materials

    • 2 wire hanging baskets - dollar store
    • spaghnum moss
    • small zip ties
    • potting soil
    • flowers approx. 10 - 12

    Instructions

    • Soak the moss in some water for a few minutes.
    • Remove the hanging chains from the wire baskets.
    • Add a piece of plastic in the bottom.
    • Squeeze out some of the water from the moss and start lining the basket. 
    • Fill the basket 1/3 - 1/2 way, then add in some all-purpose potting soil.
    • Add in some of the flowers, some more moss and more flowers.
    • Fill in with more soil.
    • Repeat the same steps for the second wire basket.
    • To make them into a globe, carefully tilt the baskets onto their sides.
    • Use zip ties to bring the baskets together.
    • Trim off the excess plastic from the zip tie with scissors.
    • Remove the plastic from the bottom.

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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. Carolyn Sutton

      April 30, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      I am so happy I found your blog. I love this idea and hope to start making one for my daughter and one for me. My daughter wants to learn to sew and I thought the luggage tag would be a great way for her to be creative and learn something new at the same time. She was hit in an intersection by someone running a red light and now has traumatic brain injury so learning new things is part of healing . You have some ideas I am going to try with her. Best wishes to you on your creative endeavors. Carolyn

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 01, 2018 at 7:24 am

        Welcome Carolyn! I hope you find lots of great projects to enjoy with your daughter. Most are pretty easy and affordable. Sending positive thoughts for your daughter's speedy recovery.

        Reply
    2. Carole West

      April 30, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      I like this idea, super fun and unique. You'll have to share it again after it begins to grow out.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 01, 2018 at 7:26 am

        Carole, that's such a good point. I do think about taking pictures later and adding them to the posts, however, I have only actually done it a few times. Thanks for the reminder.

        Reply
    3. Julie Briones

      April 30, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      Super creative idea, Patti! So affordable, too!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 30, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks Julie. I used to make the regular hanging baskets with the moss all the time and I just love the look so I thought this would be a fun update.

        Reply
    4. CD Loken

      April 30, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      This is such a cute idea, Patti! I just love the look of the moss and the flower and color options are endless! I could definitely picture of few of these hanging on our front porch this summer! Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 30, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks CD! I'm sure yours will be gorgeous!!

        Reply

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