How to Make a Hanging Rope Planter

Locate the center of your board and drill an opening with the hole saw. Use clamps to hold the wood in place on your work surface. Next, drill two additional holes on either side with the hole saw centered on the board. The center of the holes should be 5-inches from either end. We used a 3 ½-inch hole saw for this project, which fits 4-inch planters.

Editor's Tip: We recommend keeping your wood piece to 36 inches or shorter. Any longer and the wood is likely to bow.

Make a mark 1 inch from the long and short sides at each corner of your board. Drill small holes with a ½-inch bit (four holes total). Continue to use clamps to steady the wood while you work. These will be the openings you thread the hanging rope through.

Editor's Tip: Make sure your planter holes are large enough to hold the pots, but not so large that the wood is no longer stable. If you're unsure, reinforce the underside of the shelf with thin metal braces,

Thread rope through holes, threading one loose end through the two holes on each narrow end. Pull the center of the rope and loose ends together and tie the loose ends in a knot. Flip board over. When you pick up your hanger, it will appear to have four strands, but it is all one piece of rope. Hang in desired location. Line your pots with plastic bags, then insert plants and place in hanger.