"Environmental protection creative DIY: Transforming canned bottles into planters to create a personalized green corner in the home."

Choose the right canning jar Prepare for making tools Cut the jar mouth Beautify the appearance of the bottle Prepare gardening soil and plants Decoration and placement precautions

With the growing awareness of environmental protection, more and more families are pursuing a green lifestyle, keeping several pots of green plants at home not only beautifies the environment but also purifies the air. Traditional flowerpots are often expensive and have a single style. I will teach you how to turn idle canning jars at home into flowerpots, which is both environmentally friendly and practical, adding a touch of green to the home.

Choose the right canning jar

We need to select clean and intact canning jars, and can choose bottles of different sizes and shapes to create flowerpots with different styles. It is important to note that the material of the canning jar should be glass or plastic, which is beneficial for plant growth.

Prepare for making tools

The tools needed to make canning jar flowerpots include: utility knife, sandpaper, spray paint, gardening soil, and plants. The utility knife is used to cut the jar mouth, sandpaper is used to smooth the edges of the jar mouth, spray paint is used to beautify the appearance of the bottle, and gardening soil is used for planting plants.

Cut the jar mouth

Cut the edge of the canning jar gently with a utility knife to make the jar mouth round. Be careful during the cutting process to avoid cutting your fingers. After cutting, use sandpaper to smooth the edges of the jar mouth.

Beautify the appearance of the bottle

Apply the desired color to the surface of the bottle and let it dry. When spraying paint, be sure to spray evenly to avoid color differences. Once the paint is dry, the appearance of the bottle will be renewed.

Prepare gardening soil and plants

Fill the canning jar with an appropriate amount of gardening soil and plant the plants in it. Choose plants that are suitable for indoor growth, such as hanging orchids, green vines, and succulent plants.

Decoration and placement

To make the canning jar flowerpot more personalized, you can place some decorations around the bottle, such as small stones, small animals, etc. Place the finished flowerpot on the windowsill, desk, TV cabinet, and other positions in the home to add a touch of green.

Precautions

1. Choose plants that are suitable for indoor growth to avoid plant death due to issues such as light and temperature.

2. Regularly water and fertilize the plants to keep the soil moist.

3. Pay attention to the growth of the plants and trim the leaves in time to keep them beautiful.

Making flowerpots from canning jars is not only environmentally friendly and practical but also adds a touch of green to the home. Through simple DIY, we can create a unique green corner at home. Let's take action and contribute to a green lifestyle!

References:

Environmental Protection DIY: Making Flowerpots from Waste Canning Jars, 'Life Daily', March 15, 2019.

Household Green Plant Maintenance Manual, 'China Forestry Publishing House', 2018 Edition.