Turn Old Nursery Pots Into The Cutest Wreath Decor For Your Patio

If you're like most people, you might have a huge stash of old nursery pots taking up space in your garage and don't know what to do with them. These can, after all, start to take up more space than is justifiable. But don't fret; we have plenty of ideas to put those pots to good use. Any small pots will do, from seed starters to mini terracottas or even those plastic nursery pots. There are so many creative ways to reuse plastic nursery pots in your garden, but this particular DIY is going to add a bit of gardening flair to your patio decor. Today we're making an adorable flower pot wreath.

These wreaths are so simple to make and easily customizable that you might just want to make more than one. In fact, if you're looking for gardening gift ideas for the friend with a green thumb, this crafty DIY will fit the bill. They are perfect for hanging on the back door, a patio fence, or even in a gardening work space like a shed. To make this project budget-friendly, we're starting with a Floral Garden Metal Wreath Form, which is available from Dollar Tree for $1.75 at the time of writing. You can also grab some Garden Reindeer Moss and Faux Wisteria from Dollar Tree to add pops of natural color to the wreath. Additionally, you will need hot glue or E600 crafting glue, crafting wire, and wire cutters. Optional supplies include paint and strips of burlap, which will help you add a unique touch to this wreath.

Let's get ready to make an adorable wreath every garden enthusiast needs by first gathering your old pots and giving them a good wipe down. If you want to paint the pots, do that first, making sure that the pots are completely dry before moving on. Grab your wire wreath form and lay out your pots along it, with the bottoms of the pots on the inside of the circle. Alternatively, you can lay them out in mismatched directions for a less uniformed look. Once you have the pots fashioned how you want them, it's time to affix them to the wire. For lightweight pots, hot glue will do the trick. For heavier pots or if you live in a hotter climate that might melt the hot glue outside, opt for E6000 Plus Multi-Purpose Clear Glue. Alternatively, you can use crafting wire to attach the pots by running it through the drainage holes and twisting it around the wire wreath form base.

Glue bits of moss around the wreath, adding any faux flowers or greenery that you like. You can also flip the wreath over and add glue in places where the pots meet the wire form to add a bit of extra sturdiness. If you don't like the messy look of the back of the wreath, try gluing strips of burlap around the back to cover it up. Glue a piece of burlap or ribbon shaped into a loop to the top of the wreath to hang it from. Alternatively, you can use a bit of wire to form a loop and secure onto the top of the wreath base.