Backyard Beauty,D.I.Y.,Saving Money

D.I.Y. Hanging Flower Baskets

posted on : May 18, 2013 posted by : sharon.kasica 0 Comment

I love Flowers! I plant them everywhere. Nothing better than pops of color and fragrance throughout the yard.

One place I love to put hanging pots of flowers is in our screened pool enclosure. I bought a beautiful one last year and wanted to add a few more….But you know what? They are really expensive! $24.99?

Love the Look but Not the Price!

Now my friends…you know I like to save money whenever I can. You can read the different ways I save here. So paying almost $25 dollars….was not the plan for me…no way! Instead I’m making my own!

Do It Yourself ~ Hanging Flower Basket 

 

Bargains on Plants

Did you know that Lowes and Home Depot clearance plants on a regular basis? The plants don’t always look very good… but many of them just need some T.L.C.,

Find out where your local store puts plants on clearance and ALWAYS look there first.

Ask a manager the rotation schedule so you know when a new batch of clearance plants will be available.

Look At These Deals!

 

Yes..you read right! Plants for .50 cents and $1.50. I buy as many plants as I can this way!

 

Choosing a Planter

I love the hanging wire baskets with inserts. The inserts can be replaced later if needed.  (I have yet to replace any…and have used the baskets for several years)

( I bought two of these for $4.98 but wish I had spent the $9.99 because the chain is rusting…you get what you pay for my Nana always said…)

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Plastic pots are also a great choice. 

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Choosing Plants

Choose plants that like the same sun conditions. For example full sun with other full sun plants.
Other than that…the sky is the limit!

I love multi~color baskets so I choose many different colored flowers. If pink is your favorite color ~ choose different varieties of pink flowers. Create an arrangement that puts a smile on your face!!

Above I planted

  • a – Geraniums 
  • b – Petunias
  • c- Spider Plant

 

Above I planted

  • a – Impatiens
  • b – Petunias
  • c –  Dahlberg Daisy
  • d – Geraniums

 

Beautiful Baskets at a Fraction of the Cost!

My baskets were much cheaper than the ready made ones…I also think they are stunning…that is just my opinion.

Breakdown

  • 2 baskets @ $4.98 each = $9.96
  • 2 Geraniums @ $2.00 each = $4.00 (clearance)
  • 4 Petunias @ .50 cents = $2.00 (clearance)
  • 1 Impatiens @ .50 cents – .50 cents (clearance)
  • 1 Dahlberg Daisy @ $2.49 = $2.49
  • 1 Spider Plant transplanted from other plant in yard
  • potting soil – had on hand

So for $18.95 ~  I got TWO baskets instead of one for $24.99

About $9.50 for one!! At a price like that I can afford to make MORE!!

 

 

  It’s a beautiful day…I think I’ll go make some more!

What are you planting this season? Share your ideas with me!!

Thanks for Reading!
xoxo

 

 

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COMMENT

  1. ingrid@nowathomemom | 18th May 13

    I love what you did and how you found your plants at a very good price! your hanging flower basket is very pretty! good work! 🙂 glad to have stopped by today from classyclutter's party! Ingrid

  2. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 18th May 13

    Thank you Ingrid! I LOVE a good deal…makes it even more beautiful in my book!
    Appreciate you reading!
    xoxo

  3. Unknown | 19th May 13

    Hi Sharon! I'm glad I found you on angelshomestead link party! This is such a great idea! Looks very pretty too!

    Ritchil
    http://chengand3kids.blogspot.com/

  4. Theresa | 20th May 13

    Dropping in from #TBWC13 following now & on twitter. Hope you can stop by sometime & join in my weekly link up & we can keep connecting! Theresa @ DearCreatives.com

  5. Unknown | 20th May 13

    realy good deal and wonderful result!
    congrats!!
    http://freestilcreatingbyvilly.blogspot.gr/

  6. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 20th May 13

    Thanks Ritchil! I'm glad you found me too!
    Thanks for reading!
    xoxo

  7. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 20th May 13

    Hi Theresa! Thanks for coming by! The conference was GREAT…made so many new connections…adding you to the list! I'll head over so we can stay connected!
    xoxo

  8. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 20th May 13

    I think it is even more beautiful because it was super inexpensive too!!
    Thanks for taking a look!
    xoxo

  9. Coley's Crafting Corner | 21st May 13

    Very fun! Thanks for sharing – found you at Get Your Craft On 🙂
    Blessings,
    Nicole
    http://coleyscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/annabelle-simply-charming.html

  10. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 21st May 13

    Thank you Nicole!
    xoxo

  11. Christine @ First Home...Love Life | 22nd May 13

    Love the mix of plants you used! I usually just plant geraniums in my baskets, but I'm inspired to mix it up 🙂 thanks for sharing and linking up 🙂

  12. Anonymous | 23rd May 13

    Love these. Great idea! I will keep this in mind next time I'm plant shopping!

  13. Heather | 23rd May 13

    We are planting our garden this weekend so I think I will be off to check out clearance plants! Thanks for linking up with us.

  14. Julie @ Creating This Life | 23rd May 13

    These are great ideas. I have two hanging flower baskets just like yours. FYI, my chains started to rust too, so I bought some Rustoleum spray paint in black and painted them this year. They look great…brand new.

  15. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Thanks Christine! I love Geraniums as well but adding those other pops of color makes it even more beautiful!
    Thanks for hosting!
    xoxo

  16. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Thank you Natalee! Always check the clearance!!
    xoxo

  17. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Yes Heather go straight to the clearance section!! Good luck gardening!
    Thanks for hosting!
    xoxo

  18. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Oh KC I think you are too hard on your self!!
    Thanks for hosting! I Love "The Real Thing!"
    xoxo

  19. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Thanks for taking a look!
    xoxo

  20. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 23rd May 13

    Great idea Julie! I will go buy some Rustoleum paint this weekend!
    Thanks for stopping by!
    xoxo

  21. Barb @ A Life in Balance | 24th May 13

    A woman after my own heart! I do the same thing. BTW, 2 of mine that I bought for $5.88 have rusting chains. When I'm done with them in the fall, I want to spray paint them for next year to see if that helps with the rust.

    Thanks for sharing this at Fabulously Frugal Thursday, and for reminding me I have 3 empty baskets on my back porch.

  22. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods | 24th May 13

    I love the red geraniums! Thanks for the reminder to check for reduced price plants.

  23. Fishtail Cottage | 24th May 13

    Please share this post over here at Fishtail Cottage's Garden party??? xoox, tracie
    http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/2013/05/cottage-garden-party-4-2013.html

  24. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 24th May 13

    I love Geraniums too. They love NE Florida!
    xoxo

  25. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 24th May 13

    Thanks for the invite! I just did and will continue linking my garden posts in the future!
    xoxo

  26. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 24th May 13

    Thanks Barb! Someone said to use Rustoleum paint. That is what I am going to try!
    Thanks for hosting, have an awesome weekend!
    xoxo

  27. Judith @ Lavender Cottage | 24th May 13

    Your containers for a small cost look lovely. I too pot up my own containers using small sized plants because they do grow and fill in over the summer. I always use geraniums because they can take a late frost and are forgiving it one forgets to water them.
    The rest of the plants in the pots are whatever catches my fancy at the nursery.
    I touch up my metal urns and chains all the time with spray paint.

  28. Unknown | 24th May 13

    very nice.. 🙂

  29. KC Coake | 24th May 13

    They look so pretty! A much more reasonable price than what the store wanted to charge as well. I look at the plants on clearance, but since I stink with plants, I'm afraid I can't offer enough TLC for them. 😉 Thanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party! Hope to see you next week.
    KC

  30. Anonymous | 25th May 13

    Your flowers are beautiful! Thank you for the great tips! 🙂

  31. Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest | 25th May 13

    I am going to try the spray paint since several people have suggested it!
    I love geraniums for the same reason…very forgiving!

    Thanks for stopping by!
    xoxo

  32. Unknown | 26th May 13

    Looks great! I've tried hanging baskets the last two years and they just never seem to look very healthy. I water them, and put some plant food in the container. I don't know what I'm doing.

    Alicia@asyncopatedhome.blogspot.com

  33. The Style Sisters | 29th May 13

    Great tips! Come share this post on Centerpiece Wednesday http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_28.html
    Karin 🙂

  34. Rita | 1st Jun 13

    I always making my own baskets too, I just cant pay full price. LOL. Thank you so much for linking up. Hope to see more from you on my next linky party.

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