I carefully watch at Lowe's and Home Depot for their spring foliage. As soon as it makes an appearance I'm there, filling up my shopping cart! I am just thrilled with how this tiered terracotta planter turned out, and it has received so many comments from friends who stop by the house. This project was inspired by one from the talented Amy over at Positively Splendid.
How to Make a Tiered Planter
I had some old pots that I spray painted a couple of coats on. I also added a clear coat to seal them. Then I stacked them using bricks to raise each pot a bit.You could use vinyl, but I painted my address numbers right on the front. I made a stencil with contact paper and my cricut. After I painted the numbers, I gently peeled the contact paper away.
Let's Make A Tiered Planter For Your Porch!
Tiered Terracotta Planter
Equipment
- N/A
Materials
- 3 terracotta pots varying sizes
- spray paint
- clear spray paint
- bricks
- potting soil
- flowers
Instructions
- You do not need to paint your pots, but if you'd like to add a bit of color apply two coats of spray paint to each pot and allow to dry completely.
- Apply a coat of clear spray paint to the pots.
- Starting with the largest pot, place a few bricks in the bottom of the pot.
- Place the medium sized pot on top of the layer of cans.
- Repeat with more cans inside the medium pot.
- Place smalles pot on layer of cans.
- Fill pots with potting soil and plants.
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This post is a refresh of one originally shared in 2010.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
beautiful- love the variation on the color of the middle pot.
Its A Blog Party says
It turned out so great!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
Fonville Farm says
I'm going to have to make me some of these! They are soooo cute!
Robin
Andy Porter says
I'm really diggin the teared look! Nice!!
Southern Fried Gal says
Cute! I like how you mixed up the colors. The flowers really pop off the black!
This would be a great addition to my Garden Party - stop over to join the linky fun!
Have a blessed weekend!
Stacey @ Fun to Craft says
What a cute idea Brandy!! I love this. I am featuring it as part of the Look at me Party. Come by and snag a featured button...thanks for linking up!!
creativejewishmom.com says
Hi Brandy, I linked your project up on my linking party as the comments weren't working for me to ask you to drop by....hope that's okay, I'm going to feature this in Sunday, and hope you'll drop by to share something too! all the best1
Stephanie Lynn says
This is my favorite time of year too! Your planter is fabulous. I just love the tierd look - great colors too! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Sharon says
Hi, I'm stopping by from It's so Very Cheri. I love your planter! I made one similar, but "tipsy style". Yours is very dignified! I'm gonna have to make one for the front porch with my house number!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Sharon@Keenisnpirations
When you have a minute, you can see my planter here:
http://keeninspirations.blogspot.com/2010/05/tipsy-pot-planter.html
Ott, A. says
Just stopping by from Tip Junkie. those pots look great. I blogged about my flower pots a week or two ago. Happy Gardening!
Life in Rehab says
I made this and I'm blogging it tomorrow, giving you credit of course! Pop by and see how I did.
Katie says
I really love this, especially with the house number!
Hoosier Homemade says
Your planter turned out great! I look forward to seeing a picture later on in the summer after the plants have grown.
My DH is a landscaper, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them 😉
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
StepThruCrazy says
I love the colors you chose! So pretty!