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Many times, when expensive suitcases get broken or become old, we do not feel like throwing them away. Even junk dealers do not like to take such suitcases. Instead of throwing them away, they can be used for some purpose which will enhance the beauty of the house. If you also have plastic or leather suitcase bags lying in your house, then you can make beautiful planters from them. To make a planter, you will have to do some work, so that the damaged suitcase looks beautiful and adds to the beauty of the house. Let us know how a planter can be made from an old suitcase.

clean the suitcase

First of all you have to clean the plastic or leather suitcase. An old hard case or suitcase with a vintage look looks great as a planter. If too much of the suitcase is damaged, you should take care that the base (where the soil will be poured) should be strong otherwise the soil will flow away with water. Remove dust inside the suitcase. If there is any cloth or paper lining, remove it also so that it does not get soaked in water. Now before putting soil in the suitcase, put a plastic sheet or garbage bag inside it. By doing this the material of the suitcase will not get spoiled.

Make drainage in suitcase

When you add soil and plant plants, it is very important to have drainage to remove water. Make four to five small holes in the plastic layer at the bottom. If the suitcase is very hard, make the holes very carefully.

Make soil fertile

For this, it is also very important to have composted soil. Prepare light soil by mixing potting mix, potting mix and compost. Fill this mix in the planter. Mix this and keep the suitcase in the planter at a slightly open angle throughout the day to get a layered garden look. If you want, you can also put fairy lights or mini travel tags or old postcards on the sides near the planter.

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What kind of plants to plant in a suitcase?

Instead of planting too many plants in the suitcase, it would be better if you plant decorative and low maintenance plants. Succulent plants consume less water and provide an aesthetic look. Also, cactus plant is considered good for modern decor vibe. If you want hanging effect then you can also plant a money plant. If you are not able to do much maintenance, you can plant spider plants. If you want, you can also decorate with jade plants or flowering plants of your choice.

Note: To make the suitcase more beautiful, decorate it with stones or pebbles. Sticking vintage travel stickers will look even more beautiful.

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