There are different types of planters made by several sources of materials such as old shoes, plastic bottles, pallets, and teacups. However, you can also turn a piece of wood into a planter for your favorite flowers and plants. By means of log planters, your outdoor and indoor places will have a natural-authentic look.
DIY Log Planters
For good-looking log planters, you should first carve out the wood. After this part, it is better to put a small amount of charcoal on the bottom of the wood log planter for air filtration and drainage. Moreover, you can add some potting soils for your plants. Now it is almost ready but it will be better to move log planters often until the plants hold onto the ground. Proper watering is another issue of course. For this, you should wait until the soil gets dry out completely for another one. You can take these planters as packaged or you can try them as a DIY project. If you decided to do it yourself, you can use a wood carving chisel set or an electrical wood carving machine in order to carve the wood. You should be careful about your hands when using hand carving sets for minimizing any injuries. As another safety instruction, you should use a plastic mallet or hammer.
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These log planters are pretty suitable for interior and outdoor designs as well. Also, you can use these beautiful planters to ornament your dinner for special days. As optional, you can hang your log planters with rustic rope. Apart from plants, you can use these tools as different accessories. For instance, you can put your candles into these planters to make your dinner table more elegant. Besides, you can easily fit these lovely accessories in your balcony or garden. You will also have an opportunity to grow up with different plants. One of the most suitable plants is succulent. With a succulent log planter, your dinner table will acquire an authentic look. Additionally, you can plant tulip, cactus, and other temporary live plants.
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