If you’re a lover of fresh coconuts and already buy them from the grocer, don’t throw away the shells! Cut in half, they can become quirky plant containers for your garden.
Here’s how
Step 1 Using your drill, carefully bore a drainage hole in the centre of each half-shell.
Step 2 Fill the coconut shells with special succulent and cactus potting mix (available from your local nursery or garden centre).
Step 3 Then plant with succulents, and you’re done! Ta-da!
Not only do they look fabulous, they are biodegradable so this project has the tick of approval from Mother Nature, too. For a twist on this version, you may also wish to drill holes in each side of the shells, close to the top edge, and attach string to make hanging planters. Have a go!
Psst… plant a few of these with the kids this weekend and get their hands in the garden — they’ll love watching their miniature worlds grow!
If you enjoyed that and want to turn another everyday item into a tiny garden then try this Terrarium in a Jar.
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