*I’m so happy to tell you this is a sponsored post from The Home Depot*
It’s here! The #DIHWorkshop where you can make a gutter planter is right around the corner! Today, I’m going to show you how I made my own gutter planter for my new DIY picket fence arbor.
Be sure to see below how you can sign up to make your own hanging gutter planter.
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This is the inspiration photo I showed you last week. We virtual party bloggers were allowed to put our own spin on this. I didn’t need to spin it much, because it was nearly perfect for where I need to show off some pretty flowers. I didn’t have a good spot to hang it from my home, but my new arbor was in need of some color!
After installing my picket fence and front arbor, many people asked me if I was going to do a trellis. I knew I wasn’t, but I really didn’t have a plan. After I was contacted by The Home Depot about this virtual party to spread the word about the DIH Workshop, I knew these hanging gutter planters would be perfect to hang in this open area.
It was time to go shopping!
What I bought:
- (2) 10 ft Vinyl Gutters $3.98 each
- (2) “S” hooks (2 pack) $1.86 each
- (4) Screw Eye Lag Thread .67 each
- (4) End Cap (2 pack) $6.93 each
- 40 ft Braided Nylon Cord .22 a foot
- 20 potted flowers 1.33 each (not figured in the cost below)
Grand total for me was around $50 not counting the flowers—but remember I doubled mine because I wanted to do two sets of two planters. I was concerned about getting the amount of rope wrong, but I ended up using almost every bit of it.
Other items you will need to make this project at home:
- Saw (The Home Depot recommended a jig saw, but I used my compound miters saw)
- Painter’s Tape (to make the rope easier to thread through the holes in the gutters)
- Drill
- Drill bits (3/8 for the rope holes) and whatever size you need to pre-drill for your lag screws (to hang your gutter planter.
- Paint and or Stencils if you want to customize your planters
I enlisted the help of a nice man named Ernie to help me cut the gutters and measure out the rope.
The gutters come in 10 ft lengths, and they wouldn’t fit in my car. I bought 2 gutters, and doubled the other supplies as well. If you need to cut your gutters, you can do it in the self serve trim and molding dept.
Ernie helped me find the items necessary for my gutter planters.
I measured the arbor and got right on cutting the gutters to length.
I marked the gutters and used my compound miter saw to cut the vinyl gutters very slowly.
On my way! I have my four gutter pieces cut to size.
I used a 3/8 bit to drill the holes in the gutters to make my planters.
I rested the gutters on my new easy DIY sawhorses to drill the holes necessary for the ropes.
These are all the supplies I needed to make two sets of hanging gutter planters.
Taping the ends of the rope made it easier to thread through the holes I drilled in the gutters.
I measured the height of my space in the arbor, and used those measurements to start threading and knotting the rope.
I pre-drilled the holes in the 2×6’s in order to screw in the eye lag screws, on which I hung the “s” hooks.
Doing the first planter was really simple, however, getting the second planter to match the first was a little more challenging.
After threading the ropes and tying loose knots, I slipped on the ends of the gutters while they were hanging on the arbor. I love how perfectly they fit from side to side.
I followed the recommended height of 12” between the gutter planters.
The next day, I went back to Home Depot to get the flowers and potting soil.
Planting flowers on my diy potting bench makes life so much easier.
The hanging gutter planters are ready to be put in place.
My new gutter planters hang perfectly snug right in between the upright 4×4’s of my new arbor.
Note: There are four holes in the bottom of each gutter where the rope threads through, you may want to drill some additional holes for drainage. I chose not to at this time.
We could have painted our gutter planters, but I chose to leave mine white because they look so pretty in my arbor.
We could have painted our gutter planters, but I chose to leave mine white. I can’t wait to see what everyone else did with their gutter planters!
Are you ready for a LOT more inspiration from my friends? See all the fabulous gutter planter options below from my friends above and many more:
- Domestically Speaking
- My Repurposed Life (you are here)
- Designs by Studio C
- Restoration Redoux
- Cupcakes and Crinoline
- The Creative Mom
- Her Toolbelt
- The Contractor Chronicles
- A Girl and a Glue Gun
- Make It Love It
- Live Laugh Rowe
- My Fabuless Life
- Place of my Taste
- Hawthorne and Main
- House By Hoff
- All Things Thrifty
- Lou Lou Girls
- Reality Daydream
- Over The Big Moon
- Pretty Providence
- The Rustic Life
- The Glam Farmhouse
- Boxwood Avenue
- Our Vintage Farmhouse
- A House and a Dog
Although these gutters were pretty easy for me, if you’re new at DIY or don’t have the tools you need, then go NOW to sign up for the #DIHWorkshop on April 21 from 6:30-8:00 at The Home Depot near you. Make a date with your friends, sisters, daughters, or aunts—and just do it! You will have so much fun, AND you will have something to show for your night out.
gail
I was so happy to be asked to do this project for the Home Depot. I was compensated for my time and supplied with everything I needed to complete this new gutter planter for my fabulous front arbor.
Turned out darling Gail!! Love them in white, they are perfect with your gorgeous white arbor!!
Wonderful instructions and photo tutorial as well.
Thank you Shannon! I still smile every time I look at my fence/arbor. If only I could get the job finished (painting)
gail
i am signed up at our local HD for this class. it should be fun. i love how yours turned out!
I love what you did with your gutter planters, Gail! I may do this on each side of my swing…you got me thinking. 🙂
I love them Mary Beth! They make me smile every time I look out my window. 🙂
gail
What a fun project! Your pergola is the perfect place for these hanging gutter planters, love it!
-Shonee
LOVE it!! I would never have even thought to do something like this! I signed up for the workshop plus another one on patio and deck staining! As always thanks for the great info!
I love this project! I can think of so many ways to use these planters too! Your pergola is absolutely perfect for the pop of color.
It turned out so great! I love that you made two! I am on the all white kick too 🙂
Gail, I love this hanging gutter planter. It is just perfect for your arbor, which by-the- way is so dog gone gorgeous.
I don’t think I would put drainage holes in them unless I were going to plant succulents. and I would put some kind of moss on top or mulch to help keep soil in and moisture, you would just have to make sure your soil is dried out good before watering. I have a couple of shallow planters I love that I do this with and it works out really well for me.
I’m going to check with our Home Depot and see if they are offering this class and sign up if they are.
Gail it looks so pretty on your pergola! Love it!
Thanks so much Mary…. my fence, arbor and new planters really make me smile!
gail
Those planters look so good on your arbor. Great idea
These are really cute! I haven’t been into the “gutter planting” craze until now. haha Makes a pretty nosey neighbor screen, which I am always looking for.
🙂
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There are some other great ideas if you click the links…. so many creative people joined in!!
Oh my gosh Gail, they look so perfect in your arbor, much better than lattice!!! You killed it!! I love them white cause they match! Cute cute cute!!
Thanks so much Mindi…. I really was trying to figure out what to put there-you’re right. SO much better than lattice!
gail
The planter fits with your pergola perfectly! I love the flowers your planted in it, too – perfect!
Thanks for stopping by Cher!
Plain and simple… that’s me!
gail
looks perfect in your spot gail, so much bang for your buck and pretty easy to do xx
Very easy, and who knew you could buy gutters for less than $4?
gail
It looks great! I have tons of containers for flowers, but I never thought of a gutter. I do use them to hold books in my clasroom, though.
Kirby,
When you get the time, do check out the other options (links) lots of very clever and creative uses for these gutter planters!
gail
Cute idea, but how do you keep soil moist in hot summer weather? Watering twice a day in july/august would not be on my calendar.
That’s why I didn’t drill drainage holes in my gutters…. I suppose it goes that way with any planters, the smaller the space, the more watering you need to do.
gail
Love this! Your finished project is beautiful!