Press the form down on a table to crease the folds and help make a flat bottom.Ħ. Fold the bottom Holding the loose end of the paper strip, pleat and fold the bottom of the paper over the flat bottom of the rolling form. Roll the paper Lay your rolling form down on a strip of paper, leaving about 1/2 to 3/4 inch hanging off the bottom edge.
A drinking glass, vase, wooden dowel, spice jar, or pill bottle all work well, just make sure the sides are straight, not flared out.Ĥ. Choose a rolling form You can use almost anything with a 1- to 1 1/2-inch diameter as a form to roll your DIY paper plant pot. Strips should be at least 12 inches long, which will create a pot with two layers of paper for stability.ģ. You can make strips wider or narrower, depending on the desired height of your pot. Cut paper strips Cut strips of paper about 3 1/2 inches wide. Most newspaper print, laser printer and ink jet printer inks are considered garden-safe.Ģ.
Avoid papers with color printing and glossy finishes in case the inks and glues contain contaminants. Paper sacks, notebook paper, packing paper and non-glossy advertising paper also work. Choose your paper Newspaper works best, since it will degrade fastest once planted in the ground. Here are the instructions for a few different types of DIY paper plant pots.ġ. And you can plant your seedlings pot and all - these pots are biodegradable. It's a great way to recycle newspaper, bath tissue or paper towel rolls and other papers you might normally throw away. This video shows a couple of DIY plant pots that use paper products you most likely have on hand. Trying to use less plastic when starting seeds? Make your own pots.
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