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DIY Pumpkin Planter

Flowers planted inside a pumpkin.

Last updated September 7, 2023

Fall is pumpkin time and what better way to decorate your yard or front porch than with a pumpkin planter filled with plants or colorful annuals? Plus, a Halloween pumpkin planter is a fun way to welcome trick-or-treaters. This guide shows you how to repurpose a pumpkin into an attractive pumpkin planter that can be filled with your favorite plants or flowers.

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Difficulty:

Beginner

Duration:

Under 2 hours

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Table of Contents

  1. Turn a Pumpkin Into a Planter

  2. Cut a Hole in the Pumpkin

  3. Clean Pumpkin

  4. Place Plant in DIY Pumpkin Planter

  5. Pumpkin Planter Tips

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