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Whether you’ve recently developed a passion for houseplants during the pandemic or have always appreciated their ability to brighten up your home, chances are you’ve accumulated a variety of pots and containers for your beloved greenery. However, many people eventually find themselves running out of space on windowsills, tables, counters, and other flat surfaces. (Some may have already hit that limit.)
Regardless, it’s worth noting that pots aren’t the only way to house and showcase your plants at home. Here are some alternative options to explore.
Hanging or trailing plants
Many trailing plants—those with multiple stems that don’t root at nodes along the stems—are not only low-maintenance but also perfect for creating a lush, tropical ambiance, giving the impression that your space is being overtaken by greenery.
While the rooted section of a trailing plant needs a small pot or container, the real highlight is the cascading vines that can elegantly fall from a high shelf, drape over a mantle, or spread across a bookcase.
Hanging plants
Beyond the classic approach of using ceiling hooks to suspend plant baskets, you can also enhance your windows with hanging plants. Simply use a reinforced double curtain rod, your favorite plants, and follow these instructions.
Living walls
For those with ample time and patience who are eager to take on a more ambitious project, consider crafting a living wall—or even a section of one—in your home. This creates the illusion that plants are sprouting directly from your wall, often within a framed area. (In reality, they’re housed in a wall-hanging plant holder.) HGTV provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the entire process.
