A step-by-step guide to upcycling old dishes into planters. This project is suitable for beginners and adds a creative touch to your home garden.

A detailed guide on how to transform old dishes into beautiful planters, giving them a new life while adding a unique touch to your gardening endeavors.

Turn Old Dishes into Planters

Gather Materials

Collect old dishes such as bowls, teacups, or plates that you want to repurpose into planters.

Prepare the Dish

Clean the dish thoroughly to remove any dirt, dust or debris. Washing with soap and water is recommended.

Drill Drainage Holes

Using a ceramic drill bit, carefully drill small holes at the bottom of the dish to facilitate drainage. If the dish is delicate, consider using a layer of gravel instead.

Add a Drainage Layer

Place a layer of stones or gravel at the bottom of the dish to allow excess water to drain away from the plant roots.

Fill with Potting Soil

Add a good quality potting soil to the dish, ensuring it is appropriate for the type of plants you are using.

Plant

Carefully place your chosen plants into the soil, making sure to cover the roots completely and pat down the soil gently around the plant.

Consumer Goods

Household Items

Dishes

Turn Old Dishes Into Planters

Clean the dish thoroughly to remove any dirt, dust, or debris. Washing with soap and water is recommended.

Old dishes	Buy
Potting soil	Buy
Gravel or stones	Buy

Ceramic drill bit	Buy
Drill	Buy
Trowel	Buy
Gloves	Buy

Turn Old Dishes into Planters

Materials Needed

Tools Needed

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Recycling Categories

Consumer Goods

Electronics

Organic Waste

Industrial Items