This hanging globe planter can be easily made with sphagnum moss, dollar store containers, and your favorite annual flowers.
Hanging Globe Planter
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 they are quite pricey, and you need many to fill this kind of planter.
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Supplies
2 wire hanging baskets - (dollar store)
spaghnum moss
small zip ties
potting soil
flowers ( approx. 10 - 12)
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.
For this hanging globe planter start by removing the hanging chains (save one for later), and add a piece of plastic in the bottom.
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.
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 some more moss and more flowers.
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.
Fill in with more soil and then repeat the same steps for the second wire basket.
To make them into 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.
At the bottom you can now remove the plastic.
Then use your fingers to make a hole and insert another flowering plant inside.
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
To water use a watering wand or fill a large tub with water, and immerse the entire planter for a minute or so.
The last time I made a moss planter I gave it to my daughter for her birthday, but this time I'm going to keep it for myself. However, I do think this would make a great Mother's Day gift, birthday gift, or a gift for anyone who loves flowers.
Carolyn Sutton
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
Patti Estep
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.
Carole West
I like this idea, super fun and unique. You'll have to share it again after it begins to grow out.
Patti Estep
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.
Julie Briones
Super creative idea, Patti! So affordable, too!
Patti Estep
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.
CD Loken
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!
Patti Estep
Thanks CD! I'm sure yours will be gorgeous!!