The Wishing Well Planter From Target That Can Beautifully Hang And Display Flowers

Floral features are a wonderful way to add some charm to your property. If you're wanting something more interesting than driveway borders or traditional planters, however, Target has a faux wishing well planter that could help. With its old-world vibes, the Costway Outdoor Wooden Wishing Well Bucket Flower Planter looks like something you'd see on a grand countryside property — and it might give your yard the visual appeal you've been craving.

Retailing for $195.99 at Target, this planter is crafted from wood, and, since it's freestanding, it can be installed wherever you want in the yard. Specifications state that the octagonal design of the base makes it resistant to wind, while the real fir wood is durable in outdoor settings. The rope that holds the bucket feature can be adjusted to accommodate the plants that you plan to install in it. Reviews for the planter point out that it has no bottom — in order to prevent the wood from rotting, it might be worth placing the feature on top of a gravel foundation.

The wishing well planter is well liked by most customers, and it holds a 70% five-star approval rating on Target's website. Customers comment on its cute appearance, adding that it's easy to assemble. Some of the negative feedback points out that the planter isn't very sturdy, however. You may also want to add a coat of protective polyurethane to the wood prior to assembling it, since outdoor wooden items fare better with protection from humidity.

There are a number of ways to use this wishing well planter in your yard. The most obvious is to fill it with your favorite annuals or perennials so that you always have a gorgeous display of blooms. When it comes to designing an outdoor floral arrangement, a good approach is to use the "thriller, filler, spiller" method. Use tall, impressive plants — such as ornamental grass — to bring the height and dimension you want for your planter. Then, find a good filler plant for the middle of the arrangement — something like begonias will work well. Lastly, you'll need a plant that trails to hang over the edge, such as a brightly colored petunia. Adding another trailing plant to the bucket will also boost the appearance of the features. If you need help getting started, here are 15 flower and plant combinations to create a dynamic container garden.

Even if you don't want a typical floral arrangement in your yard, you can still use this wishing well planter for more practical purposes. For example, you can utilize it as a container for your herb garden so that you always have fresh parsley and mint on hand. You could also decorate it throughout the seasons, adding pumpkins in October and stringing it with lights and ribbons in December. And if the wishing well hasn't brought enough whimsy into your life, get inspired by these common household items you can turn into beautiful planters.