How To Turn Any Pot Into A Hanging Planter!

I am always trying to turn everything into a planter. Once I learned the trick to adding drainage holes, nothing was safe. Haha! I was wanting another hanging planter for some cuttings that had rooted and were ready to be potted up. I decided that the same method could be used to turn a regular flower pot into a hanging pot! So here is my trick on how to turn any pot into a hanging planter!

DIY Hanging Planter Supplies:

• Drill
• Diamond Bit
• Water Bottle
• String, Rope, Chain, or Twine
• Measuring Tape
• Marker or Chalk

The method I will show you will work on ceramic, terra cotta, and glass pots/containers. For metal pots, use a metal drill bit and for plastic pots use a regular drill bit.

I start by measuring and marking where I want the holes to go on the pot. If you use a marker, the marks can be removed with a Magic Eraser. If you are marking a non shiny surface you can use chalk.

Add the diamond bit to the drill. I chose a bit that would create a ¼" hole.

You are going to want to spray the surface before you start drilling. Diamond bits have diamond dust glued to them. The reason you need a spray bottle with water is that when you drill, it creates friction which in turn creates heat. To keep the glue from melting, you will need to spray the drill bit with water occasionally while drilling.

Start drilling with the drill bit held at an angle. Once a small notch has formed in the surface of the pot, you can slowly start to level it out so it is flat on the surface.

Don't drill too close to the edge of the pot. I like to go down about an inch from the top. Remember to spray the drill bit with water to keep it wet and cool.

Depending on the thickness and the strength of the material, it can take as long as a couple minutes worth of drilling. Be patient and don't push too hard. Allow to bit to do the work. If you push down on the drill too much, when it does finally break through, it could slam the drill into the pot and chip or break it.

Once it does go all the way through, repeat the process for the other 2 holes. Then you can clean it up and it is ready for the string, rope, chain, or whatever you choose to hang it with.

This particular pot does not have a drainage hole because I like my hanging planters to act as a catch pot. That means I add a pot with a drainage hole into the hanging pot. This pot will "catch" any water that drains out. If you want your hanging planter to have a drainage hole but it doesn't have one, this method works to add drainage holes as well.

Now that you know this little trick, you can turn just about anything into a hanging planter!