Over Door Shoe Rack - How to Use it to Plant Flowers

An over door shoe rack could be utilized other than just sorting out your favorite shoes. This hanging shoe organizer gives space for up to twelve flowers. An over door rack is a good idea for displaying and planting flowers. Place it on a porch column, a fence, or wherever you wish to exhibit a unique, dazzling flower! Go after these simple guidelines to know how to utilize an over the door shoe rack as a planter.

Step #1

If you don't have one, buy a clear over the door, plastic or vinyl shoe rack that has several pockets. You could purchase one of these for about 10 dollars, or if you're lucky to find one at a thrift store or yard sale, you could probably get one up for a few bucks.

Step #2

Hang the shoe rack where you want to leave it. It looks wonderful hanging on a wood fence, on porch columns and on the side of the house. Consider the kinds of flowers you'll be planting in it and decide accordingly for the correct amount of shade or sunlight. You could use screws or nails across the top to securely attach it. Take note that once you append flowers and potting soil to the shoe rack, the weight would significantly change so be sure to attach it well.

Step #3

Fill each compartments around 2/3 full with potting soil, leaving sufficient room for the flowers to be planted.

Step #4

Put one flower or plant into the middle of each compartment. Add more soil to cover the roots of the flower or plant. Don't completely fill the soil, as you need room for watering.

Step #5

Water each flower or plant so the potting soil will moist, but not completely wet. Frequently water the plant or flower as needed and watch the plants or flowers turn this shoe organizer into a gorgeous display of foliage and flowers.

Tips and Warnings

I like to utilize flowers that spread and creep, like Wave Petunia. These look gorgeous as their blooms swing down, making a flow of beauty.

Change the flowers you display. I recommend that you exchange flowers that'll grow upwards with those that'll fall down.

Don't over water. If you stick your finger down onto the soil and it feels moist, the flowers shouldn't need watering. Accordingly water the flower once the soil is dry.

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