The Home Growns
5. Upgrade with Upcycled and DIY Planters
Last summer, I fell completely in love with those massive, authentic European terracotta pots I saw in a high-end design magazine. Then I checked the price tag and nearly fainted right there in the store aisle—one single pot was over eighty dollars!
That absurd price tag sent me on a total mission to find a cheaper way to get that gorgeous, high-end look without destroying my monthly budget.
Upcycling Everyday Objects for Instant Character
Instead of crying over pricey boutique items, I started hunting for upcycled garden decor at local thrift stores and garage sales. You would be absolutely amazed at what people practically give away, from old galvanized metal buckets to vintage wooden crates and even chipped ceramic bowls.
With a few quick drainage holes drilled into the bottom, these hidden treasures transform into stunning, one-of-a-kind diy planters. They add an incredible amount of rustic charm and personality to your yard that you simply cannot buy at a giant box store.
The Faux-Terracotta Baking Soda Technique
If you want a clean, modern aesthetic that matches current home exterior decor trends, you have to try my absolute favorite DIY secret weapon. All you need to do is mix ordinary baking soda directly into cheap matte acrylic paint from the craft aisle.
The baking soda reacts with the paint to create this beautiful, gritty texture that looks exactly like authentic aged earthenware. Slap a coat of that magic mixture onto a cheap plastic dollar-store pot, and it instantly looks like a heavy, expensive luxury piece.
Once you have your gorgeous custom planters sitting proudly on your porch, you are definitely going to want to showcase all that beautiful hard work even after the sun goes down, so make sure to hit that next button below because we are about to add a magical evening glow to your walkways.
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