Repurpose Old Plastic Nursery Pots Into A Solar Garden Fountain

If you're the type of plant lover who can't walk through the garden center without bringing home new greenery, then odds are you've accumulated quite the collection of plastic nursery pots. These little pots are great for getting your propagations in the soil and growing new plants from seeds. But, depending on the number of these plastic containers you have, you may still be searching for creative ways to reuse plastic nursery pots in your garden. If that's the case, then this DIY is perfect. With just a few pots, a solar fountain pump, and some common gardening materials, you can totally transform these planters into a beautiful yard fountain.

This project is an excellent way to put old pots to use and create something that will enhance your yard or garden. In addition to being a beautiful feature, this DIY fountain is also portable and easy to customize with flowers and other garden features. That said, it's important to keep in mind that these solar fountain pumps are not perfect. Occasionally, your DIY fountain may run out of water and require a top-up. They also rely on the sun for power, so if your yard is particularly shady or you're hoping to enjoy the fountain at night, this might not be the project for you.

To DIY a solar-powered fountain for your yard, you will need one large planter, one medium planter, an old plastic nursery pot, soil, flowers or plants of your choice, and a solar-powered fountain pump. Start by putting your plastic nursery pot upside down in the center of your large planter pot. You will want a large nursery pot that almost reaches the top of your larger planter when placed inside. Then fill in the surrounding space in the planter with soil, totally covering the nursery pot. Next, plant your flowers or plants in a circle around the edge of your large planter. Now, set your medium planter in the center on top of your covered plastic nursery container. Fill this planter with water and add your fountain. For an aesthetic touch, you can add river rocks or colored glass pieces to the medium planter as well.

Now your fountain is complete. If you're worried about overwatering your plants, you could add faux flowers/greenery instead to achieve a similar look. This project looks beautiful and intentional with matching planter pots, but you could opt for mismatched ones for a more eclectic/fairy garden feel.