Author: Mikey Rox / Source: Wise Bread
Indoor and outdoor greenery make a home feel homey, but plants, even fake ones, can put a sizable dent in your decorating budget. Add a little life without subtracting too much from your cash stash with these money-saving tips. (See also: 6 Surprising Ways a Houseplant Can Save You Money)
DIY air plants
I recently visited a nursery where air plants in seashells were being sold for $13 a pop — an outrageous price point if you’re familiar with what each of those items cost separately.
Air plants alone retail for less than $4 on Amazon, and seashells are free if you pick them up on a relaxing walk along the shore. Air plants don’t require soil to grow, but they still need water, sunlight, and TLC. You can buy a pack of them and give them all the care they need for under $10. (See also: 9 No-Fuss Plants That Will Brighten Your Home Until Spring)Reuse food and decorative jars as planters
Instead of tossing my used candle jars in the trash or recycling bins, I clean out the leftover wax residue by setting the jars in boiling water for about a minute and then wiping out the excess before hitting it with soap and warm water. The more decorative candle jars make excellent planters.
You also can use old food jars as planters, and I highly recommend the new Oui by Yoplait yogurt jars as mini planters. I love these small jars because they don’t have lids but rather foil coverings, which eliminates the need for grooves at the top of the jar. In my opinion, they don’t look as cheap as regular jars when used as planters.
Also, be advised that some plants don’t like to sit in too much water, so keep that in mind if your planters don’t have holes on the bottom to provide drainage.
Repurpose deep dishes and wooden boxes
Before you send your old dishes and wooden boxes to the…
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