Finding the perfect plant pot to brighten up your space can sometimes be tricky, so it's understandable why you might want to decorate a plant pot yourself. Alternatively, you might want to decorate one of your plant pots as a gift for the gardeners in your life or to easily label your herb garden pots.
Whether you're after a gift for the gardening lovers in your life or looking for a way to decorate your pots ready for some container gardening, we've rounded up some fun and easy ways you can decorate a plant pot that are suitable for both outdoor plants and indoor ones.
Painted terracotta pots
If you've picked up some plaint terracotta pots from your local garden centre and want to spruce them up a bit, then you could have a go at simply painting them different colours. Have a think about the different colours you'd like to add to your garden, then maybe pick a colour palette of three different shades so there's not too much going on. This simple tutorial from At Home With the Barkers will help you get an even finish.
Stencil design
If you're not very confident with a paint brush, then we'd recommend using a stencil to paint your pot for a neat and effective finish. We love this plant pot from DIY Candy with the bright white paint against the warm orange terracotta. There are plenty of different and affordable stencil print designs you can pick up from your local craft shop or online.
Knitted plant pot cover
For talented knitters, you might want to have a go at knitting a little cover for your plant pot. These make ideal gifts as you can change the colour to suit any home interiors. Obviously, this easy tutorial from All Free Knitting should only be used for your indoor plants.
Spray painted planters
For longer planters, it may be easier to spray paint the whole planter with some spray paint. Spray paint works well on all surfaces and it's hardwearing making it ideal for outdoor planters that make be exposed to all sorts of weather. This tutorial from Jennifer Maker will help you spray paint your planters safely and easily so you can give your planters a DIY makeover.
Decoupage flower pots with napkins
Decoupage is a technique you might not be so familiar with, but with this simple tutorial from First Day of Home, you'll be making your own in no time. This one uses a napkin design to jazz up the plant pot and it's a great idea if you're keen to start a new hobby or craft project.
DIY mosaic flower pots
A classic mosaic design is a winner if you're not sure how to decorate your planter. For this tutorial from First Day ofHome, you can use pieces of broken glass, tiles and stone to create your design. It's also a great design if you have accidentally broken a plate that you love and want to repurpose it and these make a great addition to your balcony garden.
Seashell planter
If you love collecting shells or like to be reminded of the seaside when you're in your garden, then this sea shell design pot might be just what you're looking for. This tutorial from Balcony Garden Web is surprisingly easy making it a fun activity to do with the grandkids.
Marbled plant pots
Whether it's on your nails or kitchen sides, marbling is a trend that's here to stay and it's very easy to create on a plant pot for a modern and stylish look. The best part about this tutorial from The Joy of Plants is that all you need is some old nail polishes to achieve this look.
Rope planter
If you're looking for an easy yet effective design, then a rope wrapped planter is super stylish. You only need four things to create this and the hardest thing you'll have to do is choose a rope you like. Personally, we love a simple and minimal cream, especially if it's a gift. This simple guide from Collective Gen will help you get a neat design very easily.
Crochet plant pot cover
While learning how to crochet is quite difficult, if you're someone who's got the hang of it then we love this crochet plant pot. We'd recommend keeping it small, especially if it's your first go. These are ideal gifts, and you can choose your wool depending on their interiors. This how-to guide from Love Crafts will help you learn how to do it.
Dip dye pot
We're huge fans of a dip dye design, and it's a design that works beautifully on plant pots. We love the pastel effect on this one, with the lilac blending into the while but you can truly customise it to your taste. These simple instructions from The Joy of Plants will help you get that seamless blend of colour.
Glitter plant pot
A lovely sparkly gift idea, this is ideal for Mother's day, birthday celebrations or Christmas too. They're really quick and easy to make so they're an ideal idea if you're wanting to make a number of different pots as gifts. How to make these is pretty self explanatory but this tutorial from The Pretty Bee will help you along.
Gold leaf plant pots
Add a touch of luxury to your plant pot with this gold leaf effect design. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor plants, these pots look fabulous shining in the summer sun on the patio. Although they have a luxury feel, these pots from The Happy Housie also have a rustic and modern feel too.
Chalkboard painted plant pots
If you've got a herb garden that needs a bit of organisation with some clear labelling, then we'd recommend buying a pot of chalk paint. It's super simple to paint your chalk paint directly onto your terracotta pots thanks to this handy step-by-step guide from Virginia Sweet Pea. Once dry, you can write on it with some chalk.