Easily Attach A Planter To Your Fence With A Wire Hanger DIY Solution

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and you have a bunch of potted plants in your garden that you'd love to hang along a fence or simply get up off the ground. But you don't want to purchase a ton of new equipment to make that happen. Fortunately, you can give an old fence new life with a stylish hanging planter DIY solution that uses old wire hangers.

If you happen to have a bunch of wire hangers stashed in the back of your closet, now is the time to dig them out. We're going to transform them into planter attachments to get those potted plants up onto your fence. Not only is this a fantastic way to declutter your closet (hallelujah for more storage space) but it's also an eco-friendly way to repurpose old hangers to transform your garden fence.

To turn a wire hanger into a planter attachment, hold the hook of the hanger in one hand and place your other hand on the bottom wire. Stretch the hanger out by pulling your hands in opposite directions. The triangle shape of the hanger will begin to form an oval shape. Push the outer sides of the oval together to form a straight line. Then bend the bottom up to meet the hook at the top, creating a circle. Loop the bottom over the hook to fasten the two together. Bend the hook so it's angled away from the wire circle. Now you can hook it over a fence and place a planter into the wire circle.

If you're going to use the DIY that repurposes an old wire hanger into the perfect garden accessory, there are a few things to consider in order to be successful. First, not all wire hangers are created equal. Some are only made to withstand up to 3 pounds. Consider the strength of the wire you're using and, if needed, double up by using two hangers to create a sturdier planter holder.

Another thing to keep in mind is the weight of the pots you're hanging. Lightweight planters are your friend here. Be sure they have adequate drainage holes and remember that the soil will get heavier when you water the plants, too. It's a good idea to avoid oversized planters, as you'll notice that the ring created with a wire hanger (which is where the pot will sit) isn't going to be big enough in circumference to fit larger pots.

Let's not forget about the star of the show: the flowers! A few good options to use here would be flowers like million bells, lobelia, or sweet alyssum. They are small, lightweight flowers that work equally well in the small, lightweight pots you've selected. You can repeat this DIY to create multiple planter hangers and line an entire fence for a striking garden display. Or place them around strategically to add a pop of floral color where needed.