17+ Creative Mason Jar Planter Ideas for Your Home

Mason jars have this irresistible charm that just begs for creativity, don’t they? Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas to turn these humble jars into stunning planters for your home.

Whimsical Fairy Gardens

Spark imagination with whimsical fairy gardens in mason jars.
Spark imagination with whimsical fairy gardens in mason jars.

Create a tiny fairy garden in a mason jar with miniature plants and decorations. These little enchanted gardens are a hit with kids and adults alike, sparking imagination.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Miniature Fairy Garden Figurines: Enhance your mason jar garden with charming figurines that spark creativity and magic.
  • Small Moss and Succulent Plants: Bring life to your fairy garden with easy-care moss and succulents, perfect for jar planting.
  • Decorative Pebbles and Sand: Create enchanting landscapes with decorative pebbles and sand for a natural, magical touch.

Herb Haven

Create a fresh herb garden on your windowsill using mason jars.
Create a fresh herb garden on your windowsill using mason jars.

Transform your kitchen windowsill into a herb garden using mason jars. I often tell my clients to label each jar with chalkboard paint for easy identification and a cute touch.

Might be a good match:

  • Chalkboard Paint: Easily label your mason jars with chalkboard paint for a personalized herb garden look.
  • Mason Jars with Lids: Get mason jars with lids to create the ideal environment for your windowsill herb garden.
  • Herb Seed Starter Kit: Start your herb garden effortlessly with a beginner-friendly seed starter kit.

Rustic Hanging Planters

Add a rustic touch to your home with hanging mason jar planters.
Add a rustic touch to your home with hanging mason jar planters.

Suspend mason jars filled with trailing plants using jute twine for a boho vibe. In my garden workshops, these hanging beauties are always a hit for those wanting to add green without sacrificing floor space.

These products might help:

  • Mason Jars with Lids: Create charming hanging planters with versatile mason jars perfect for any boho-inspired space.
  • Natural Jute Twine: Enhance your planter project with durable jute twine, adding a rustic touch to your decor.
  • Trailing Ivy Plant: Add lush greenery to your space with easy-to-care trailing ivy, ideal for mason jar planters.

Wall-Mounted Marvels

Create a vertical garden with wall-mounted mason jars.
Create a vertical garden with wall-mounted mason jars.

Mount mason jars on a wooden board for a stunning vertical garden. This is a go-to solution for small spaces, as I’ve seen many apartments transformed with just a few of these green accents.

A few relevant products:

  • Wall-Mountable Wooden Board: Securely mount your mason jars for a stylish vertical garden display. Perfect for small spaces!
  • Mason Jar Mounting Clip Set: Effortlessly attach mason jars to any surface with these easy-to-use mounting clips.
  • Durable Hanging Rope: Add rustic charm and stability to your wall-mounted garden with this strong hanging rope.

Layered Earthy Elegance

Achieve both beauty and functionality with layered mason jar planters.
Achieve both beauty and functionality with layered mason jar planters.

Layer soil, pebbles, and charcoal in mason jars for both function and beauty. This method has been a favorite in my own home for showcasing plants while ensuring proper drainage.

A few suggestions:

  • Decorative Mason Jars: Enhance your planter’s charm with these decorative mason jars, perfect for showcasing layered beauty.
  • Natural Pebbles for Drainage: Keep your plants healthy with natural pebbles, ensuring effective and proper drainage.
  • Horticultural Charcoal: Maximize plant health by adding horticultural charcoal, providing essential benefits and improved drainage.

Painted Perfection

Add a splash of color with painted mason jar planters.
Add a splash of color with painted mason jar planters.

Customize your jars with a coat of paint to match your decor. This is one of my favorite ways to make planters pop in any room, especially with bold colors.

Useful items to consider:

  • Acrylic Paint Set: Transform jars with vibrant colors; perfect for adding charm to any space effortlessly.
  • Paint Brushes Assorted Sizes: Achieve precise and smooth strokes for your mason jar projects with versatile brush sizes.
  • Clear Matte Sealer Spray: Protect your painted jars and ensure their beauty lasts with a clear matte finish.

Sunlit Succulents

Succulents thrive in sunlight, making mason jars perfect planters.
Succulents thrive in sunlight, making mason jars perfect planters.

Place mason jars with succulents on a sunny windowsill for easy care and vibrant growth. I always remind my workshop attendees that succulents thrive in sunlight, making them perfect for bright spots.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Set of Mason Jars: Create charming planters with these mason jars, perfect for a stylish windowsill display.
  • Succulent Soil Mix: Enhance your succulents’ growth with this well-draining soil mix, ideal for sunny spots.
  • Mini Succulent Plants: Add a pop of green to your home with these vibrant, low-maintenance mini succulents.

Chic Terrariums

Create a miniature world with mason jar terrariums.
Create a miniature world with mason jar terrariums.

Craft a miniature terrarium with moss and small figurines in a mason jar. These tiny worlds are not only fun to create but also a delightful conversation starter.

Possibly handy products:

  • Moss Sheets: Add natural texture and color to your terrarium with these vibrant moss sheets.
  • Miniature Figurines: Bring your terrarium to life with charming miniature figurines perfect for customization.
  • Decorative River Stones: Enhance the beauty of your terrarium using these smooth and stylish decorative river stones.

Beachy Vibes

Bring coastal vibes home with sand and seashell mason jar planters.
Bring coastal vibes home with sand and seashell mason jar planters.

Fill jars with sand and seashells for a coastal theme planter. This idea brings a bit of the seaside into your home, perfect for those who love the beach.

A few things you might like:

  • Decorative Seashells Mix: Enhance your coastal-themed jars with a variety of beautiful seashells. Add seaside charm effortlessly.
  • Craft Sand for Decoration: Fill your jars with fine craft sand to create a beachy base. Capture coastal serenity.
  • Air Plants for Decorations: Bring your jars to life with easy-care air plants. Adds fresh, natural beauty indoors.

Seasonal Splendor

Celebrate the seasons with festive mason jar planters.
Celebrate the seasons with festive mason jar planters.

Switch out plants and decorations seasonally for a festive touch. I change the contents of my jars with the seasons, adding small ornaments for a personalized flair.

May just do the trick:

  • Miniature Holiday Ornaments: Add a festive touch to your mason jars with charming miniature holiday ornaments. Shop now!
  • Artificial Pine Branches: Enhance your mason jar planters with realistic artificial pine branches for a seasonal vibe.
  • Decorative Twine: Give your jar planters a rustic charm using decorative twine. Perfect for seasonal themes!

Industrial Chic

Add a modern touch with industrial chic mason jar planters.
Add a modern touch with industrial chic mason jar planters.

Incorporate metal accents like hose clamps to mount mason jars on a board. This industrial look is perfect for modern spaces that crave a bit of greenery.

Check these products out:

  • Hose Clamps: Secure your mason jars effortlessly with durable hose clamps for an industrial chic look.
  • Rustic Wooden Board: Create a sturdy mounting base for your jars with a stylish rustic wooden board.
  • Wall Mounting Hardware Kit: Easily install your planter with a comprehensive wall mounting hardware kit.

Floating Candle Holders

Create a romantic ambiance with floating candle mason jars.
Create a romantic ambiance with floating candle mason jars.

Fill jars with water and float candles on top for a romantic ambiance. I love using these for outdoor dinners, as they add a soft glow to the evening.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Floating Tealight Candles: Enhance your outdoor dinners with floating tealight candles, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere.
  • Large Mason Jars: Utilize large mason jars for beautiful floating candle displays, perfect for evening gatherings.
  • Waterproof LED Tealights: Try waterproof LED tealights for a safe, long-lasting glow in your mason jar candle holders.

Vintage Charm

Add vintage charm with lace-wrapped mason jar planters.
Add vintage charm with lace-wrapped mason jar planters.

Use old lace and twine to wrap mason jars for a vintage planter look. This charming style is ideal for adding a touch of nostalgia to your decor.

Some handy options:

  • Decorative Lace Ribbon: Enhance your mason jars with elegant lace ribbons for a nostalgic vintage touch.
  • Natural Jute Twine: Embrace rustic elegance by wrapping your jars with this durable natural jute twine.
  • Set of Mason Jars: Start your vintage charm project with a set of versatile mason jars.

Edible Blooms

Combine beauty and utility with edible flower mason jar planters.
Combine beauty and utility with edible flower mason jar planters.

Grow edible flowers in mason jars for a beautiful and practical garden. These are fantastic for adding a splash of color to salads, and I often suggest them to clients looking to mix beauty with utility.

You might give these a try:

  • Edible Flower Seed Kit: Start growing vibrant edible flowers in mason jars for colorful and tasty salad additions.
  • Mason Jar Planter Set: Get a set of mason jar planters, perfect for creating your indoor edible flower garden.
  • Organic Potting Soil Mix: Use high-quality organic soil to nourish your edible blooms for healthier, more vibrant growth.

Glowing Lanterns

Enhance outdoor spaces with glowing mason jar lanterns.
Enhance outdoor spaces with glowing mason jar lanterns.

Transform mason jars into glowing lanterns with LED lights for cozy evenings. This idea is perfect for patios and adds a magical glow to any outdoor space.

A few choices to try:

  • LED Fairy Lights: Add a magical ambiance to your mason jars with these enchanting LED fairy lights.
  • Mason Jar Hangers: Secure your glowing mason jar lanterns easily on any patio using these sturdy hangers.
  • Solar-Powered Mason Jar Lids: Illuminate your evenings sustainably with solar-powered mason jar lids for a soft, warm glow.

Water Gardens

Bring tranquility home with mason jar water gardens.
Bring tranquility home with mason jar water gardens.

Create a small water garden with aquatic plants in mason jars. These serene setups are perfect for those who love the tranquility of water features.

A few helpful options:

  • Aquatic Plant Soil: Enhance your mason jar water garden with nutrient-rich soil for healthy aquatic plants.
  • Mini Water Lilies: Add beauty and elegance to your water garden with vibrant mini water lilies.
  • Aquatic Fertilizer Tablets: Ensure lush growth of your aquatic plants with easy-to-use fertilizer tablets.

Chalkboard Labeled Jars

Personalize your planters with chalkboard labeled mason jars.
Personalize your planters with chalkboard labeled mason jars.

Paint a section of the jar with chalkboard paint for easy labeling. This method is not only practical but also gives a personalized touch to each planter.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Chalkboard Paint for Glass: Transform your jars with chalkboard paint. Easily write and erase labels for flexible use.
  • Chalkboard Labels Pack: Attach reusable chalkboard labels to your jars for an organized, stylish look. Perfect for any setting.
  • Chalk Markers Set: Use vibrant chalk markers to personalize your labeled jars with ease. Simple and fun to use.
Text: Joyce Peterson