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    Pot Holder Plant Stand

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 58 Comments

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    Hello everyone! Leo and I have been working on several projects lately, and we finally have this one ready to show you. It's our pot holder plant stand, and we've placed it on our back deck to welcome everyone who comes to our home.

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    I don't know about you, but our friends come to our back door, and this area needed a little sprucing up after this summer's heat.

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    This project all started when our friend Faye was having a garage sale. She asked me if I was interested in 2 of these tall wooden stands. She had used them years ago at her daughter's wedding. So I definitely said yes that I wanted them, even though I wasn't sure at the time what I would do with them.

    Well, that was a few months ago, and I finally figured out what I would make with one of the stands. I asked Leo to cut the top off them to make them a little shorter.

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    I asked him to paint one of the stands green so that it would match some of the other painted items that we have around our home and yard. See, even the picnic table is painted this same color.

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     In the meantime, I painted some terracotta pots with colors that will work with some fall colors.

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    Before I put some soil in the pots, I placed a coffee filter in the bottom. Got that idea from Pinterest recently!

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    Then I planted some ivy and a few other plants that needed repotting into the painted pots.

    Colorful pots from bhg1

    Now, how many of you have seen this photo on Pinterest and you wondered how someone mounted those pots on that fence? Well, I have the secret!

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     Here it is! These are some pot holders that I found at the spring flower show at our local farmer's market. I had purchased some a few years ago, and they work very well and last forever. So I bought some more this spring. If you'd like some of these pot holders, let me know, and I'll send you the information. (I'm not getting paid to endorse these, I'm just telling you about a product that I've used.)

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    Here they are mounted onto the wooden stand.

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    See? Anyone can attach them. Ok, I'll admit it. Leo did that part for me!

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    I also decided to paint this old sign that used to hang by our back door.

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    We also purchased a plastic cap to put on top of the stand where the top had been cut.

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    It dresses up the top and the screw is for hanging the newly painted sign.

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    And here it is beside the old chair that we turned into a chair planter.

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    You can see that the color matches our bookcase plant stand that's on the deck.

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    Here's a close up of the sign that hangs on the stand.

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    This is what people will see when they come to our back door. You know how one thing leads to another, don't you?

    Well, I think I'm going to stain the deck and paint the handrails soon. And you know that other stand that I haven't done anything with yet? I already have plans to turn it into a plant stand for the front porch!

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    1. Dianne

      June 05, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Jane,
      I fell onto your website via "It All Started With Paint" and with each click of a link, I'm becoming more and more inspired. I looove your website!! (consider me a new follower).
      Do you mind sending me the info on the hooks you used for your plant stand? I think that is one project I see myself finishing sooner than later. In the meantime....just hope you post often as you have me hooked!!
      Regards,
      Dianne

      Reply
    2. Linda

      May 18, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Love the plant stand with the pot hangers. I have been looking for these hangers for a long time. Could you please send me the info on where I can purchase them. Thanks...
      Linda

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    3. tonia conner

      February 23, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Gotta Have it. I can see you are going to inspire me and cost me money. 🙂 Would you pleas send me information to purchase the post holders. I can make these so hubby won't delete you from my favorites. Actually I don't think he would have a clue how to even get on my computer as we have his and hers. I am so glad I have found your blog, It will help me decorate the shop and my home.

      Blessings
      T.

      Reply
    4. Arlene

      January 13, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Your porch looks AMAZING! I am always trying to give my neighbor "home made" gifts for her garden/home and I would love to make her one of these plant stands. Please share the info on those plastic pot hangers!

      Reply
    5. Mary Grace Luton

      November 18, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Love the pot stand. Please share the info for the plastic pot hangers! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Denise

      September 09, 2013 at 1:38 am

      I love your ideas, thanks for sharing them. I have been hunting easy and reasonable projects for my yard. Being on a very limited income makes it hard to purchase already made items. I love making my own too, so your ideas inspire me to get started again.

      Reply
    7. Julie

      August 07, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Hello ! Love the pots on the fence, and the wonderful pot stand you made. I would really
      like the information on the plastic hooks, so I can purchase 🙂 Thanks Julie

      Reply
    8. Ralph

      July 15, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      please send me info on where I can purchase the pot holders (looks like heavy duty plastic) that attaches to posts and rails

      Reply
    9. Saunie

      July 10, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Love this, would like info about the plant holders. Thank you

      Reply
    10. Ruth

      July 04, 2013 at 9:13 am

      I would love to have info about the plant holders. Could use them for a garden wedding in August. Thanks. Lovely site.

      Reply
    11. Larry Lydon

      July 03, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Great display, lots of colour really brighten's an area up. Can you please tell me where I can get the plastic pot plant holders. I can use them on a fence Or a wall to brighten our place up. We have not seen them here in WA.
      Congratulations on a great job
      Larry & Isabell Lydon
      10 Dunsborough Lakes Drive
      Dunsborough
      WA 6281

      Reply
    12. Lori

      July 02, 2013 at 6:21 am

      Would like info regarding the pot holders. Beautiful site and project.
      Thanks,
      LD

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    13. Lauren @momhomeguide

      June 09, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      I love your plant stand -- it is very cute! I wish I could make one myself!

      Reply
    14. Zellie Calvert

      June 09, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      I would love to make the Pot Post. Please send me info on where to get the pot holders. You did a great job on that and the chair!

      Reply
    15. Artificial Grass

      June 07, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Soil preference is also important. A pot filled with rosemary, bay and thyme should contain a sandy, sharply drained soil mix that mimics the Mediterranean conditions these plants prefer.

      Reply
    16. Kathy King

      June 06, 2013 at 11:48 pm

      Hello!
      Where did you get the metal(I think) flowers on the sign and chair?
      Thanks,
      Kathy

      Reply
    17. Gerry Riethmeier

      June 05, 2013 at 11:36 am

      I love the pot hooks. Where can I get them. Thanks so much. Your place looks so homey.

      Gerry

      Reply
    18. Marie

      June 01, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      I'm interested in purchasing the pot hooks. Where can I get them? Thanks in advance.

      Reply
    19. Katie

      May 16, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Can you send the information on those pot holders? this looks like a wonderful project!

      Reply
    20. Jane Windham

      May 15, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      Brenda, the stand is 54 inches tall including the base. But you could make it any height that you wanted.

      Reply
    21. Brenda V

      May 15, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      How tall is the plant stand(wood)?
      thanks
      Brenda

      Reply
    22. Heather

      April 08, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Please, please, please let me know where I can get some of those plastic pot holders!! I saw a similar project somewhere, but cannot locate the holders. I'm dying to use these in getting my herb garden vertical!

      Reply
    23. debra

      February 08, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      I would like more info about the potholders and where they can be purchased. This was a beautiful project. I love it. Thanks, Deb

      Reply
    24. Linda

      February 08, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Someone posted your idea of decorating a tree stump...I have a very tall stump that I would love to see covered in flower pots, along with my birdhouses. Could you please let me know where you found the pot holders so that I could purchase a few? Thank you!

      Reply
    25. Dana Caffrey

      February 03, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Such a love work! I now have an inspiration of what to do with my plants and garden. Thanks for sharing this and I'm looking forward to read more from you!

      Reply
    26. Dan

      October 03, 2012 at 4:20 pm

      Please let me know where I can get a hold of those plastic pot holders. Thanks
      [email protected]

      Reply
    27. Linda

      September 19, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      I am really enjoying visiting your blog today. You and your hubby did a great job with the plant
      stand. It just makes you want to come sit and visit for awhile.

      Reply
    28. Kelly

      September 01, 2012 at 8:26 am

      Jane, your flowers are gorgeous. love the chair with flowers. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
    29. Keeping it Cozy

      August 30, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      How fun and what a cheerful greeting for your guests!

      Reply
    30. Michele

      August 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      Those plant holder stands turned out great. The painted pots are pretty, too.

      Reply
    31. Mary

      August 29, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Adorable plant stand Jane! I love your combination of colors~ your sweet potato vine is thriving in the heat and looks great against the orange chair! My pots are so tired...I'm ready to pull everything out and plant fall but it's still too hot for violas!

      Reply
    32. Mary @ Ms Redo

      August 29, 2012 at 7:56 am

      Well I just love that! This is my first time to your blog, I found you through Google+. I'm going to enjoy reading through your blog today. Thanks for the tip on the coffee filter. Mary

      Reply
    33. CAS

      August 28, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      Well, your back entry certainly looks inviting, Jane! That is such a great idea you came up with for the plant holder. I keep forgetting to use that coffee filter trick when I repot plants, & it's such a clever idea, too! You looked so cute with "drill in hand!"

      CAS

      Reply
    34. Nan traylor

      August 28, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Hi, I love your site, and all the projects you show! I would love the info as to buying the plant holders I already have several places for the plant poles! Be well..Nan

      Reply
    35. Paulette

      August 28, 2012 at 6:53 am

      Jane, You & Leo are amazing. That plant stand is a great idea. Love the color combination. Can't wait to see what you do next.

      Reply
    36. MariaElena

      August 28, 2012 at 6:21 am

      Beautiful! You guys did an awesome job with this plant stand! So pretty!

      Reply
    37. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      August 27, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      Sweet potting pole! love it!
      JoAnn

      Reply
    38. Ginger

      August 27, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      Fabulous! I have some of those brackets. I got them at a garden shop downtown. Haven't used them yet. You have given me a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Ginger

      Reply
    39. Heather :) :) :)

      August 27, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      Oh, I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the planters attached to the fence. That's such a cute idea 🙂 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂

      Reply
    40. Kathy

      August 27, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      What a beautiful idea! It looks so good on your porch!

      Reply
    41. Kathleen

      August 27, 2012 at 8:27 am

      Very nice, Jane! You look so do it yourself with your drill. 🙂
      We just bought some of the solar caps for the tops of our porch posts. I was dubious, but they are great and inexpensive too!
      I would like to know about the pot hangers too. I wonder if they have them for larger pots.
      I see you have diamond frost in one of your pots.
      I love it, deer and drought resistant and can be planted early here as it tolerates the cold. We can't plant annuals until May 15 here in NY.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    42. Belinda Cobb

      August 27, 2012 at 8:15 am

      Love it! I would like information on where to purchase the pot holders.

      Reply
    43. Jennifer

      August 27, 2012 at 8:08 am

      Love it !! So cute!

      Reply
    44. Donnamae

      August 27, 2012 at 7:55 am

      Great idea! Looks very welcoming! Interested to see what colors you will use for your front porch! 😉

      Reply
    45. Faye

      August 27, 2012 at 7:11 am

      Delighted to see that something associated with a special time in our lives has been enhanced and is now part of your lovely happy home.

      Reply
    46. Carlene @ Oganized Clutter

      August 27, 2012 at 5:00 am

      I love it how you two work together on all these great projects! Great back door welcome and good job on the sign too!

      Reply
    47. RaNae

      August 27, 2012 at 5:48 am

      Hi first I love your red glasses I have been wanting red glasses and have to have an eye dr appt soon I was wondering where you got them from I am not in your area but maybe they are from a national chain. I am so glad I found your blog- through someones twitter account I look forward to following your adventure your animals are adorable and I really like your new plant stand. Please feel free to visit Ewe Creek Cottage
      RaNae

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    48. Kris

      August 26, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      What a welcome! Coming to your back door would be a pleasure. It's warm and inviting and a brilliant idea! 🙂

      Reply
    49. Audrey

      August 26, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      Very nicely done, Jane and Leo! I love the green and black combination, too!

      Reply
    50. Deb

      August 26, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      Jane and Leo, I just enjoy everything you share! You are a highlight in my day! Your home, your family, the wonderful time you share with your granddaughters, your beautiful granddaughters competition surfing @ Folly, your gardens, your canning, your recipes....thank you!
      I was so happy for you two for your getaway weekend to a boat on the coast.
      We are so blessed to live in the South!
      Thanks for your inspiration!

      Reply
    51. debbiedoos

      August 26, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      This is absolutely adorable Jane! Thanks for sharing...I am pinning this to my outdoor garden inspiration, it just makes me smile and I adore it!

      Reply
    52. Ann

      August 26, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      I love this! It was a lot of work too. You are so lucky that Leo makes such a good assistant!

      Reply
    53. Gee

      August 26, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      Very pretty!! Nice combination the fresh green and black. Your plans are so lush!
      Cheers, Gee

      Reply
    54. Pam

      August 26, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      It looks great Jane! I love the new color, the pretty pots and the new sign. It really looks welcoming.

      Well done!

      Pam

      Reply

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