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The Cheapest Way to Fill Planters

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 1 lightweight planter
Author: Chas Greener
Cost: $5-20

Materials

  • 1 Large Planter Pot
  • 1 or more Choice of Filler Pool Noodles, Milk Jugs, or Pinecones
  • 1 Separator Short Pots: Pizza Pan, Landscape Fabric, or Newspaper. For Tall Pots: Colander, or Lampshade frame
  • 1 For Tall Pots Bricks (for weight)
  • 1 bag Potting Soil
  • 1 or more Plants

Instructions

  • Anchor (Tall Pots Only): If using a tall urn, place a brick or heavy rock at the very bottom to prevent tipping.
  • Add Filler: Fill the bottom 1/2 of the pot with your chosen lightweight material (cut pool noodles, capped milk jugs, or pinecones).
  • Create a Floor: Place your pizza pan, fabric, or newspaper on top of the filler. This stops the soil from washing down.
  • Add Soil: Pour potting soil on top of the separator (you only need 6–10 inches).
  • Plant: Add your flowers and water immediately. The water will drain through the filler and out the bottom.