I found these for free the other day. What do you think I should plants in them? Plants? Flowers? Herbs? any suggestions would be great. Would love to add these to my garden
Hi @ARO88,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.
Nice find, those tiered planters are really versatile and can look great in a garden. Since they are on the smaller side, the main thing is choosing plants that stay compact and won’t overcrowd each level. Smaller spaces fill up quickly, so a simple and controlled mix will always look better than trying to pack too much in.
A herb tower is one of the best uses for this kind of planter. Herbs naturally suit smaller containers, and you can trim them to keep everything neat. You could put basil or coriander at the top, parsley, chives, or oregano in the middle, and something like thyme on the lower tiers so it gently spills over the edges. It will look full, smell great, and be really practical to use.
You can definitely do flowers, but you need to be selective because many flowering plants grow too big for small tiers. Stick to compact varieties like alyssum, dwarf petunias, calibrachoa, or small pansies, and avoid overcrowding each level. These will give you colour and a bit of a cascading effect without taking over the planter.
For something very low maintenance, succulents are also a great option. Choose compact types like echeveria, jade, or haworthia, and mix in a trailing one to soften the look. They stay neat, handle small spaces well, and don’t need much watering.
Whichever direction you go, try not to overcrowd the planter as everything will grow and fill out quickly. Use a good quality potting mix and keep in mind that smaller containers dry out faster, so they may need more frequent watering. Also check that whatever you choose to plant suits the light level of the location that you place it.
Allow me to tag @Noelle and @mich1972 to see if they have any thoughts.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Jacob
Hi @ARO88
I rather like the idea of growing herbs in these tiered planters, with flowers in the lowest one on each, to attract bees. Soft herbs like basil, coriander, parsley and mint would not only look really attractive but provide the cook in the household with fresh flavours whenever needed. Dwarf marigolds or petunias would be great for colour in the base pots but they are summer annuals so won't do too well in the coming months unless you live north of the NSW Central Coast, where conditions remain mild throughout 'winter'. Violas and lobelia should do well if you're in a cooler climate.
thank you all for the ideas !! I think I might paint them and plant herbs at the top and some flowers on the bottom level for bees!
