3 Dollar Store Container Gardening Ideas That Prove You Don’t Have to Break the Bank to Have a Fabulous Garden
The dollar store might just be the best kept secret when it comes to container gardening.
Last week, I went to my local Dollar Tree because I’ve seen so many people posting online about the great, low cost gardening items they have been finding there. I was skeptical, but delighted by what I found!
I’ve never been much of a container gardener because I only seem to find pots, baskets, and accessories that are too expensive in my local garden center. Now I know that I can get a great container garden on a budget and I am excited to give it a try. It’s time to boost my porch pot game this summer!
Checking your nearby dollar store is a wonderful way to stretch your dollar further in the garden. And they actually have some really nice pieces that won’t break the bank! Keep reading to see my suggestions for thrifty container gardening hacks.
Article continues below1. Rolling Plant Stand for Easy Moving
A rolling plant stand from the Dollar Tree helps you easily move around large pots on your porch or patio without having to break your back. It's such a good solution for container gardens. One of the reasons I never plant porch pots is because my hose isn’t long enough to reach and lugging heavy pots around isn’t on my list of things I’d like to do every day. But, with these, I could just roll the pots closer to the hose!
No Dollar Tree near you? You can also find rolling plant stands from Walmart for just a few bucks more. Home Depot has another great planter caddy that acts as a drip reservoir, too!
2. Rectangular Planter for Border Beauty
Dollar tree offers rectangular planters for under $2 which is about 10 times less than I have ever seen them listed for in a home improvement store. A rectangular planter is a wonderful way to create borders or line your patio with flowers for a lush look. Taking inspiration from the dollar store, I found a pack of seven rectangular planters from Amazon that feature detachable trays and come in around $3 per planter. I think a patio herb garden is in my future, or maybe a fun cocktail garden for summer parties!
3. Stacking Planter Tower for Vertical Gardening
For years, I have heard about how quickly the viral Dollar Tree stackable planters sell out! I finally found them, but was a bit disappointed. Stackable planter towers are a great way to use vertical space when gardening, but the ones from Dollar Tree are flimsy and brittle and not likely to hold up over multiple growing seasons.
In place of the viral Dollar Tree plant tower, I would suggest going with the Mr. Stacky stackable planters which can be found on Amazon. A set of 5 stackable planters costs more than the dollar store equivalent, but they are much sturdier and have pre-drilled drainage holes. This stacking system will also save you water in addition to space. The planters drain into each other so any excess water from the top will flow down to the bottom one.
Hopefully, you have been inspired to try some new container gardening ideas like me. Growing a container garden doesn’t have to empty your wallet and the dollar store might just be one of the best kept secrets. Pop in to your local store this week and you might be surprised what you find!
