Turn Wine & Beer Bottles into Hanging Planters

Getting geared up for spring here in the Northwest (USA). Time to start thinking about designing and planting your yards and vegetable gardens.

I have seen several versions of this project for hanging wine bottle planters, and they are all great. This one seems to be the best tutorial. They would be great hanging on a porch, deck, or in trees. So many kinds of plants will work in them, too.

Actually, any kind of decorative bottles would work for this project. You can put trailing herbs or flowers in them. I'm going to do mine with some trailing Lobelia, maybe some Impatiens if I hang one in the shade.  Let your imagination be your guide. Just think about where you are going to hang them, and choose your plants accordingly for needed sunlight and shade requirements. 

 http://craftyjunkinmytrunk.blogspot.com/2012/05/wine-bottle-planter.html

Once you learn the basics of what your chosen plants need to thrive, you can get creative on your combinations to put in planters.

Recommended reading:

• Container Gardening: 250 Design Ideas & Step-By-Step Techniques
• Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers (Container Gardening Series)
• Small-Space Container Gardens: Transform Your Balcony, Porch, or Patio with Fruits, Flowers, Foliage, and Herbs