3 Great Ideas for Making Your Own Plant Shelves

I must admit, I love shelves and I love plants. If you put the two together, I am in my own piece of heaven. You will of course understand why once I describe a bit about those plant shelves we all love and adore. These little shelves offer more than any other shelving in my opinion. You get a lot of space for a little money. Better yet, you will learn how to make some homemade plant shelves that will probably cost you little or nothing. However, these homemade plant shelves will offer something that is invaluable - beauty with functionality.

You can of course purchase plant shelves in most retailers in your local area. You will be able to shop online if you have difficulty finding the one you like in your area. There are many woodworkers and carpenters that may be willing to even make you some for a meager fee. There are accidental plant shelves, and there are the ones that are obviously shelving units solely for plants. These shelves have been specifically designed to handle the varying sizes of plants without being affected by the elements or the humidity that is usually high around plants.



Some plants do fit better on some plant shelves, but usually, you will be able to find a shelving unit that matches your needs. If you have difficult finding that perfect shelving unit, I suggest you shop elsewhere because they are out there. You will usually spend a varying amount on your favorite plant shelves. According to the complexity and material of the plant shelf, you will find that the price ranges from low to wow range.

1. One great idea for making your very own plant shelves is to use an old ladder. I love those old step ladders for this, but just about anything will work. For the ultimate look, add one of these to your garden area or flower area. You can then get your vines to climb up the ladder, and the vines will literally engulf this wonderful addition. You can find these to be great in homes, but you will use house plants instead.

2. Another great idea for making your own plant shelves is using old milk crates. These are great because you can stack them as needed. You will find that it is easy to keep the area around your plants clean. In addition, the milk crates will lock together for added security.

3. Finally, I find that you can use an old particle board shelf for a plant shelf. This is perfect for those of you that are not sure what to do with that broken down shelf. Kids color on the shelf? Some of the edges frayed or missing? That's perfect! You will get a lot of use out of a particle board plant shelf.