Looking for a creative way to dress up your outdoor table? This easy DIY umbrella planter using a repurposed bundt pan is one of my favorite simple ideas for adding color and charm.
It’s also a fun, unexpected gift idea this time of year.
Love accessorizing the patio with flowers? me too! This repurposed bundt/coffee cake pan works perfectly for the center of our patio table.
Materials:
bundt cake pan (be sure the center hole can accommodate your umbrella). I used this coffee cake pan(affiliate link).
RustOleum spray paint
FrogTape
flowers, plants or succulents and potting soil
The tutorial is pretty self explanatory: I simply gave the outside a coat of spray paint, taped off and painted some stripes for a fun look. I also poked holes into the bottom of the pan to allow for drainage. Then simply added some flowers.
Line the planter up with the hole in the table, insert umbrella through the center of the bundt pan.
Since our patio is right off the kitchen, we spend a lot of time dining, entertaining or just relaxing outside when the weather cooperates. How about you?
This is one of my favorite budget-friendly ways to add color to an outdoor space.
Looking for a creative and budget-friendly way to add color and charm to your outdoor space? This DIY tire planter tutorial walks you through the easy steps to transform an old recycled tire into a cheerful garden planter. It’s perfect for summer curb appeal! 🌸🌿
I recently needed new tires (don’t even look at the tread…it was bad)! This is a great idea for upcycling!
Why Make a DIY Tire Planter?
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My summer home tour revealed a sneak peek of a super easy DIY outdoor decorating/planter. DIY tire planter…
See it?
There on the wall? Isn’t it happy?
What You’ll Need
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I already had some leftover fabric weed barrier from the pallet herb garden and some packing peanuts on hand.
Optional: chain and s-hook.
Step-by-Step: How to Make a Tire Planter
I gave the tire a good scrubbing with soap and water and let it dry.
Then gave it a couple of coats of spray paint (paint + primer). Let dry.
Next we used a 1/2 inch drill bit to drill 6 holes into the ‘bottom’ of the tire for drainage. This takes a sharp bit and a lot of pressure (as in I tried but had to have my husband take over). It also produces a little smoke.
Then lined the bottom with a piece of fabric weed barrier and a few styrofoam packing peanuts.
Planting and Finishing Tips
I used this arrangement for the wall mounted tire planter…
and these for the hanging tire swing flower planter:
The drainage holes work! Specifically one of the six really works…
When we’re entertaining, I move the wall mounted tire flower planter to the interior wall of our covered patio. It’s simply hanging on a big humungous sturdy nail. When the party ends, the tire planter is moved to an exterior wall for sunshine and rain/watering. It’s awkward but not too heavy or difficult for moving around to maintain.
I loved it so much, I needed one to hang in our magnolia tree:
Use chain (double hanging length, add about 10″ for in the tire and more for the size of your tree limb). Wrap chain around tree branch and secure end pieces inside of the tire with an “s” hook.
Pretty!
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*Disclaimer: As a member of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Creators and Influencers network, I received a Lowe’s gift card to complete this project. The tutorial images, instructions and opinions are my own. DIY results may vary.
What’s your favorite flower planter/container garden?
