27+ Lovely Spring Planters to Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space

Are you looking for spring planter ideas? Here are 27+ ideas for adding beautiful spring flowers and greenery to your outdoor space.

Spring potted flowers are a true joy to me. The colors, the vibrancy, and the ability to finally get my hands dirty after a cold winter by planting my front door spring planters makes me happy!

I've gathered a great collection of spring planter ideas that I hope will inspire you to update your own planters to enjoy this season.

Spring Planter Ideas

Spring is here! And what better way to welcome the season than by filling your outdoor space with beautiful flowers for spring planters. Never planted a planter before? Although this isn't specifically about spring planters, I share the theory behind how to plant flower pots in this post.

The great thing about these planter ideas is they can be used for porches, patios, gardens, or any outdoor space where you want a little pop of color.

Look around this gorgeous gallery of ideas, and let me know in the comments below which one (or two) is your favorite. Enjoy!

Wicker planter baskets

I love the texture and the fact that planters that these can finally be outside again! If you haven't made wicker plant baskets before, maybe this is the year!

DIY Basket Planters

Check out thrift stores or yard sales for large baskets. They make beautiful DIY planters!

large basket turned into a garden planter

Create a Pretty Spring Basket Planter

We all love a good upcycled makeover and this DIY basket planter is a great one!

How to water your plants.

Plants need water to survive. Every gardener, at one time or another, has to tackle the question of when to water plants. Find when it's the right time to water your garden, houseplants, outdoor planters or container gardens. I took a gardening course through a university extension class. The first two reasons plants die are

Turn a Bucket Into A Spring Planter

Carlene from Organized Clutter shares so many creative upcycled planter ideas like this beautiful bucket planter perfect for spring.

galvanized steel planter with geraniums and hostas

Galvanized Tub Planter

I was looking to make a large planter with hostas and red geraniums. This would be a spring planter. My goal was not to spend a fortune on new large planter containers. I bought and used a galvanized tub for planting instead! The first time I used cheap galvanized planters as a container garden, they

Upcycled Plastic Bucket Planter

It's so hard to believe that this faux galvanized bucket planter is actually plastic! What a great makeover from Heather at Homemade Heather.

Galvanized Bucket Planter DIY

Amy from Atta Girl Says gave a galvanized bucket a makeover with color stain to create a pretty outdoor planter.

Upcycled Wash Bucket Garden Planter

Keep an eye out for vintage wash buckets at yard sales or flea markets. They make a unique outdoor planter.

DIY Wood Planter Boxes

Chelsea from Making Manzanita created gorgeous wood planter boxes that are perfect for spring plants.

Wood Box Turned Spring Planter

Turn an old wood box into a colorful spring planter perfect for indoors or out with this step-by-step tutorial.

Two-Tiered Spring Flower Pots

Patti from Hearth and Vine shows us how to make a stunning two-tiered planter with a few simple steps.

beautiful garden planter with spring flowers

Beautiful Spring Flower Pots

There are so many lovely spring flower pots shared by Randi from Randi Garrett Design. This outdoor entertaining area is a must-see!

the hardy spring planter with purple pansies

Hardy Spring Planter - tough enough for a light frost.

What is a hardy spring planter? A hardy spring planter is one that you can plant and not worry about a cold spring night harming the plants. I'm in Wisconsin, and it's about 3 to 4 weeks before it's safe to start planting plants that the frost won't kill/harm. How to know if plants are

Easy Spring Planters Tutorial

Here is a beautiful idea for a spring planter using a mix of cheerful and colorful plants and bulbs.

Tips for Arranging Planters

Julie from Julie Blanner shows us her best tips for arranging a colorful garden planter for perfect results every time!

Add Color To A Porch with DIY Planters

Spring Porch Refresh

Ann from On Sutton Place gave her front porch a lovely refresh for spring with a few simple touches including blue and white chinoiserie style planters for a pop of color.

Hanging Grapevine Planter

Ellen from Artsy Pretty Plants shows us how she made a classic grapevine planter that you can fill with your favorite spring flowers.

Maria from Simple Nature Decor used an old shutter to create a vertical garden planter. Such a unique and clever use of a shutter.

Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter

This tipped wheelbarrow planter from Roxanne at Honeycomb Home is simply stunning! It creates such a statement in the garden and is suprisingly easy to recreate.

Red Wagon Garden Planter

Little red wagons are not just for kids! Turn an old wagon into a statement piece in the garden with this DIY tutorial.

Spring Planters Under $10

Maureen from Red Cottage Chronicles shares budget-friendly spring planter ideas that you can easily recreate.

Outdoor Garden Planter

Learn how to makeover a plain plastic planter with stencils and paint with this step-by-step tutorial.

Painted Flower Pots

One of the easiest ways to update a flower pot is to paint it. Stack several together to create a topsy-turvy spring planter.

Create a DIY Herb Garden

Create your own herb garden to plant your favorite herbs. This is a great idea for home cooks for easy access to fresh herbs.

Aged Spring Planter

Create a lovely spring planter filled with your favorite bulbs or flowers. Add an antique look to the garden pot with this technique.

Spring Planters

A simple way to welcome spring is to add fresh and vibrant spring bulbs and planters to your home.

Ideas for Spring Planters

Kelly from The Tattered Pew created a warm and welcoming porch with a variety of spring planters including a mix of thrift store finds and store bought pots.