Get On The Wicker Garden Trend By DIYing Your Own Planter

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It's that time of year again. The sun is shining, the temperature is rising, and it is time to get outside. Make your outdoor space just as cozy as your indoor escape with some nostalgic decor. If you have ever had wicker furniture, you already know how much timeless style this material can bring to your space. Wicker decor is a true classic, and this summer, it is making its comeback in your garden. Add some wicker planters to your garden to keep it organized, or tie your patio space together by adding planters to match your furniture. Anything can be your perfect accent piece if you know how to make it your own. Not only are wicker planters a cute way to tie your space together, but they're easy to create yourself.

There are a couple ways to make your own wicker plant holder. You can take an existing wicker basket and adapt it to safely carry plants and withstand the elements, or you can modify a regular pot yourself by weaving your own wicker basket around it.

Before using a wicker plant holder outdoors, you need to know how it will hold up against nature. Natural wicker can be woven from many naturally flexible plants, some examples being rattan or bamboo. Outdoors, however, these materials will only last a few years if they're not effectively waterproofed. Thankfully, adapting an existing basket is easy. If you're planning to use it outdoors, you should waterproof your basket with something like varnish, beeswax, or linseed oil to prolong its life. Otherwise, you just have to adhere a waterproof liner to the interior to prevent mold from weakening the basket. It's also worth learning the easiest ways to clean wicker to ensure your planter looks its best over time.

For outdoor planters that are sure to stand the test of time without an additional maintenance, it may be better to use an existing outdoor pot and a synthetic weaving material. Options for synthetic rattan, like this Mayagu Flat Synthetic Rattan Weaving Material, can be found on Amazon. First, you need to measure and drill even holes around the base as well as the top of the pot. Then, simply tie a knot and form the vertical structure you're going to weave through. After weaving, cut and tuck to complete your design. Once you have fallen head over heels for the wicker aesthetic, consider styling baskets in every part of your home.