Summer Celebration Series: A Three Tiered Summer Planter
I’m excited to be sharing my project, a three tiered summer planter, with you today!
I had to enlist the help of my mother, “Mrs. Greenthumb”, to help me pull this project off!
1. Before we began, I spray painted my three terra cotta pots with Krylon’s “Lemongrass”. We filled the bottom of the largest pot with rocks for two reasons; for drainage, and to get some more height for the second pot.
2. We turned a plastic pot liner upside down inside of the bottom pot. This would serve as a base for the middle pot.
3. We filled the bottom pot with potting soil (the kind with fertilizer in it).
4. We repeated steps 1-3 with the middle pot and placed it in the bottom pot.
5. Let the planting begin! My mom always digs a hole and puts a half spoonful of fertilizer into the hole before placing the plant on top.
6. We planted all of the flowers in the bottom pot.
7. We positioned another plastic pot liner in the middle pot to serve as a base for the tip-top pot! 🙂
8. We planted all of the blooms in the middle pot.
9. Finally, we filled the top pot with planter potting soil and planted the last of the flowers on top!
My mother patiently explained to me that I get “full sun” in the front of the house, (even though it only gets full sun for half of the day…go figure!) so we found flowers and plants that do well in full sun.
We purchased all of these plants at Meijer.
She really is gorgeous, isn’t she?
Because I chose terra cotta pots, I have to water these beauties every. single. day. Yikes!
Don’t Miss L’s wellies add the perfect touch? 🙂
Have a great day!
[email protected] says
I love this! xo Kristin
April Hoff says
Thanks, Kristin! Can’t wait to see your project! 🙂
Bronwyn says
What a great project to add height to your flower display. I think I may make one for our back deck and the kids can help. They’ll love that!!
April Hoff says
Yes! Let them pick out the flowers and then help you! Nothing like cheap labor! Ha! 🙂
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
This is so beautiful! I love how it turned out. It really is perfect for summer and the flowers are beautiful. I love seeing what everyone is doing during this summer series!
April Hoff says
Me too! Thanks Taryn! Can’t wait to see your project ! 🙂
Jen Migonis says
looks fab, april! isn’t it nice having a mom close by who have fabulous skills? 🙂
April Hoff says
It really is! She really loves planting flowers and vegetables, and I really love letting her help me. I don’t know if I would have attempted this without her! 🙂
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
Beautiful April! I love the yellow pots and those flowers look gorgeous. Perfect for summer! My favorite part is that you shared what flowers you planted. Thank you!!
April Hoff says
I like that image with all of the labels, it will hopefully help beginners like me! That’s what I’m hoping! 🙂
Therese Feeman says
So pretty! And fun for Summer! I love how your mom helped you. Very inspiring for celebrating Summer. Thanks for sharing,April!
Cheers to you and yours,
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio
April Hoff says
Thanks, Therese! I’m glad you like! 🙂
Southern Doe says
Such a cute idea! I just found your blog and I am so glad I did :o) I look forward to all of the summer posts. I am a new follower! ~Kristen {http://southerndoeandcompany.blogspot.com}
April Hoff says
I’m so glad you like my blog! Thanks for following, I appreciate it! 🙂
Shayna Orrino says
Lovely April! Happy Summer! 🙂
-Shayna
http://www.TheWoodGrainCottage.com
April Hoff says
Thanks, Shayna! Can’t wait to see your project! 🙂
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
So cute, April! What a fun project! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
ista.ista.ista says
Adorable! Don’t you just love being able to garden this time of year!
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Randi@SowderingAbout says
I love this and have a perfect place to put one of my own! Thanks for posting, I am now off to the hardware store!
tumbleweed-contessa says
I like the way you set the middle and top pots off-center. This gives you more room to plant. When centered there is not enough soil to plant very big plantinds in. Nice looking. Thanks for sharing.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Tumbleweed Contessa
Jessica Kielman says
O.M.Geeee! Cutest planter ever! I am soooo going to Lowes to get some pots to paint and stack today! Happy Summer, April!!
Carrie says
Adorable! I love how the pots are painted a light buttery yellow, too!
The Crafty Doolittle's says
What a great idea,I will be making one for sure. I,love your blog loads of ideas thank you.. I am new to the blogging world and still a bit lost.. I’ll keep an eye for your summer posts..
happyandharried says
Such a lovely idea and I absolutely adore the last pic!
xo,
Anjana.
Dawn @ Inspired Living says
This turned out so well, love it!
Selene @ Restoration Beauty says
Wow! I am so loving this tiered planter!!! So cool and fun! Thanks for linking to our Summer Spruce Up Party!
Selene @ Restoration Beauty
Glo says
this is just lovely! Of course you inspired me to make one for the front of my house. Thanks for the wonderful idea and directions!