DIY Hanging Plant Garden

I have a big open porch infront of my house that's in dire need of hanging planters. I've been meaning to find a creative way to put some up, so when I came across THIS DIY tuorial from Skinny Laminx I knew I must take a stab at it. After teaching herself basic macrame from online tutorials, the blogs author Heather Moore, figured out how to make simple little succulent holders using this wonderful technique. I love the idea of using succulents because a) they look wonderful all year round and b) they don't need to be watered as much - and its kind of a pain to climb up to water your plants. Just think of all the different colors and fabrics you could use for your plant hangers. Can't wait to try it!

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{1} MATERIALS:

• Metal or Wooden Ring • Scissors • Cotton or Nylon Rope

   {2} Measure out 8- 6 ft long pieces of rope, but cut them longer if you’re planning a long drop.

{3} Tie a simple knot with all 8 pieces just below the ring.

{4} Measure down about 8 inches and tie two adjacent pieces of rope together.

Do this all around so you have four knots at the same level.

{5} Take the rope below two of the knots and tie one piece of one to a piece of another about 4 inches down. Do the same with the rope below the next knotted section, until you have eight knots all at the same level.

{6} Gather all 8 pieces together about 4 inches down and tie them all up in a big knot. Trim the rope ends with your scissors, and if you’re using polyprop rope, give each end a lick with a flame to seal it.

{FINISH} Slip your pot into the holder, resting the base on the big knot at the bottom.

Comments

[lederm]

Thanks for you share it!!!!!!!

[emily b]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the post!!