Hanging containers offer a wonderful way to introduce vibrant colors and lush vegetation into any room, indoors or outdoors. They can be used as a solution to gardening in small spaces and add visual appeal to walls, patios, balconies, or even your home. Selecting the right plant and getting creative with hanging containers is important for year-round blooms. Here, we will explore innovative container ideas that keep your gardens vibrant all year.

  1. Upcycled Hanging Jars For A Unique Look

You can create unique hanging containers by upcycling. Here are several creative options.

  • Teacups/Teapots: Recycle old teacups/teapots as charming hanging planters. Drilling a hole into the bottom will allow for drainage. You can add a sturdy chain or rope and then hang them to give a whimsical feel. Pick small, tough flowers like succulents for an attractive display or hardy trailing plants, such as string-of-pearls.
  • Use old kitchen tools: You can turn colanders, tins, and even ladles into funky hanging containers. These items add a rustic appeal to your garden and provide drainage.
  1. Tiered Hanging Containers For Vertical Interest

Hanging containers with tiers can add height and visual interest. You can grow multiple plants in one pot, thus maximizing the gardening area.

  • Layering Hanging Baskets: Use a chain to link multiple baskets together vertically. Plant different types of flowers in each basket to create a cascade effect. Put winter pansies, petunias, and trailing lobelia in each basket to get a continuous flow of blooms throughout the year.
  • Stacked Planers: Try stacking small pots onto larger ones in tiered planters. This method is best for plants that are different in height, such as taller ferns, medium-sized geraniums, and low-lying, trailing vines.
  1. Hanging Containers With Self-Watering Systems

Consider self-watering hangers to keep them flourishing all year long. These containers contain built-in receptacles that regularly supply moisture to the plant, reducing frequent watering.

  • DIY Watering Containers: Use a double-pot method to create a self-watering hanging container. Place a drainage-holed pot inside the larger reservoir pot. Add a wick that extends from the inner pot to the reservoir to pull water up to the roots. This setup is great for moisture-loving plant species like fuchsias, begonias, and ferns.
  • Planters Available in Stores that Water: Many stylish hanging containers with self-watering capabilities are available on the market. These containers can be used by busy gardeners and those who travel a lot. They will ensure that plants, including trailing impatiens (petunias), marigolds (marigolds), or petunias (trailing petunias), receive regular moisture without having to be maintained constantly.
  1. Hanging Containers That Are Mounted On The Wall For Small Spaces

For those with limited floor or ceiling space, hanging flower containers mounted on the walls can be a good option.

  • Pockets Walls: This container can be attached directly to the wall and is available in different materials, including ceramic, fabric, or metal. The wall pockets are best for herbs or flowers with shallow root systems. Use colorful annuals, including daisies like pansies, to create eye-catching wall gardening.
  • Vertical Planters: Mount small pots on a wooden palette and hang the pallet on the wall. This is an excellent way to showcase seasonal flowers or herbs. Rotate plants according to the time and season. Plant chrysanthemums now, then pansies next winter.
  1. Hanging Glass Terrariums Add A Touch Of Modernity

Try glass terrariums to add a contemporary touch to traditional hanging containers. These sleek, stylish containers are great for small areas and can be utilized to create indoor miniature gardens.

  • Indoor Air Plants Terrariums. Indoor air plants (Tillandsia) are low-maintenance and thrive in terrariums. Hang the plants in glass globes full of decorative stones and moss. Air plants are easy to maintain and add some greenery to your home.
  • Mini Succulent Gardens: Small terrarium succulents look great for a minimalist and modern style. For a more dynamic display, mix succulents of different colors and sizes. These plants can handle cooler indoor temperatures in the winter and are, therefore, suitable for gardening throughout the year.

Conclusion

Hanging containers provide endless options for bringing color to indoor and outdoor spaces. Creative container choices can create a colorful garden. These can range from upcycled objects to tiered displays, self-watering arrangements, and wall-mounted displays. With the help of innovative hanging solutions, your hanging containers will remain beautiful all year long.