DIY Plant Gift Ideas Perfect for the Plant Lovers in Your Life

Shopping for Father’s Day is not the easiest task. After all, what do you give the guy who insists he has everything? This year, try something different and make the father figures in your family a homemade gift from the heart. To help, we’ve rounded up the best DIY plant gift ideas for the plant-loving dad in your life.

White planter box on a porch with flowers.

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Planter Box

Surprise dad with a handmade planter box which will be the perfect new home for his plants. Here’s how to make your own planter box.

White origami planters with fake succulents.

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Origami Hanging Planter

Origami hanging planters are a cute handmade addition to any gallery wall. And if dad doesn’t have the best track record with keeping plants alive, have no fear. Faux plants work best for this type of planter. Follow these steps to make your own origami planter.

Hand painted terracotta clay pots with green abstract design.

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Hand Paint Clay Pots

Painting clay pots is a low-pressure DIY that anyone can do. Kids have so much fun with this craft and you will, too. Replicate this design in just a few simple steps.

Marble-patterned planters with succulents.

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Marble Planters

Want to take the hand-painted pot idea up a notch? Try this painting technique to make trendy marble planters. Dad would never be able to guess that it was made using nail polish!

Hanging vertical garden with terracotta plants.

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Vertical Garden

Inspire dad to take his gardening indoors with this vertical garden. It’s a great gift idea for condo dwellers or anyone with limited outdoor space. Learn how to make your own vertical garden.

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Indoor Herb Garden

Herb gardens are the perfect gift idea for the foodie in your life! Dads who call the kitchen their happy place will love truly appreciate this thoughtful idea. This is how you can get started on your own herb garden.

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Herb Drying Rack

And if dad already has a thriving indoor herb garden, this herb drying rack is another kitchen must-have. Follow these steps to make your own herb drying rack.

Personalized seed packets with strawberry illustrations

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Seed Packs

Dads that love to garden will adore these personalized seed packets. If you’re not sure which seeds to buy, we recommend starting with these garden veggies. Follow these instructions to get started on this fun craft idea.

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Macrame Plant Basket

Does Dad’s decor game need a bit of an upgrade? This macrame plant basket is a smart and stylish way to add more greenery to any space. Want to see how it’s done? Check out these instructions for this plant basket.

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Metallic Rope Planter

If you want to give dad a cool handmade gift for father’s day, a stylish metallic rope planter is something that he’ll proudly display for years to come. Here’s how to make your own metallic rope planter.

Embroidery hoop with different embroidered leaves.

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Personalized Embroidery Hoop

If you’re looking for a sentimental gift idea, a personalized embroidery hoop is the way to go. Add some of dad’s favourite song lyrics or quotes and decorate it with these embroidered leaves.