How to Make a Modern Wall Planter
Last updated September 7, 2023
Your favorite small plants deserve the best display arrangement in your home. Whether you’re propping them on a shelf or hanging them on a wall, show them off in a way that complements your style. Keep reading for instructions on how to make a wooden wall planter for a sleek and modern decor accent.
You can make this project with a sheet of 3/4" plywood or use convenient 12" project panels.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Duration:
2-4 hours
Table of Contents
Measure and Mark the Plywood
Cut Diagram
Cut Four Sections
Stain or Paint Boards
Attach Hanging Hardware
Attach Hose Clamps
Measure and Mark the Plywood
Measure and mark four 12- x 12-inch sections on the plywood (see diagram in next step).
Cut Diagram
The plywood will be cut into four equal sections. You can also use project panels.
Cut Four Sections
Use a circular saw to follow the marks you just made, cutting the plywood board into four equal sections.
Tip: Use a sanding block to smooth any rough edges.
Stain or Paint Boards
Select a wood stain that brings out the character of the wood. Apply stain with a lint-free cloth and wipe with the grain of the wood. Let dry before proceeding with the next steps.
Attach Hanging Hardware
- Turn each square on its end (like a diamond).
- Nail a heavy-duty sawtooth hanger across the top of each panel, about 3 inches down.
Attach Hose Clamps
- Fit the hose clamp around the terra cotta pot so that you can slide the pot into the clamp.
- Set the adjusted hose clamp just below center on the front side of the panel.
- Using a 1/8-inch drill bit, pre-drill through the center of the hose clamp. Use a piece of scrap to back the plywood.
- Secure it to the plywood with a 1/2-inch wood screw. Make sure the adjustment screw is out of the way.
- Repeat this process on all four boards.
Insert Pots
Hang the frame on your wall (using monkey hooks, if necessary).
Hang on Wall
Enjoy your Modern Wall Planter project. Succulents are a good choice for this type of planter, just be sure they get enough filtered sunlight.
Tropical indoor vines like pothos are another smart choice. Since terra cotta pots have open drain holes, be sure to remove pots from the planter when you water the plants.
Whether you need the right pots, plants or potting soil, The Home Depot delivers online orders when and where you need them.
