Happy Cinco de Mayo! Don’t lay there and siesta. It’s time for a fiesta! Add a pop of whimsy to your décor with creative piñata planter ideas for your celebration. Complete your party preparations with decorative garden accents and unique pottery. This DIY activity is easy to make and fun for the whole family!
Ready to be inspired? Make it a specu-taco-ular Cinco de Mayo with colorful Piñata Planters!
Pinata Planters for your Fiesta
SUPPLIES:
- Terra Cotta Pottery
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Spring Plants
- Colorful Felt Sheets or Tissue Paper
- Hot Glue
- Ruler
- Scissors
STEP ONE:
First, prepare your terra cotta pottery for decorating and wipe off excess soil for a clean surface. Use any size of pottery and choose which will work best for your plant selections.
Next, measure out 1-inch strips on your felt or tissue paper, utilizing the length of each sheet to create long pieces that will wrap around your DIY planter. Carefully, cut each strip with scissors. Be sure to use a range of festive colors for an exciting display. You can also use water-resistant fabric for unique outdoor planters that can withstand the elements longer.
Once your pieces are ready, create the fringe by cutting halfway through the width of your strips. For tissue paper, fold each strip in half until you have a 1-inch piece and make the cuts. Felt is too thick to fold, but this method works well with tissue paper and will help you make the fringe quickly and effectively.
STEP TWO:
After you have made all your fringe pieces in the different colors, it is time to glue! With adult supervision, add hot glue to the uncut part of each strip, one at a time.
Starting from the bottom, line up the first strip so the fringe is level with the base of the terra cotta pot.
Moving up the colorful planter, add the remaining strips, using the top of the fringe cuts to guide your placement.
For larger garden pottery sizes, your strips of paper may not be long enough to wrap around it entirely. Simply, cut smaller pieces to fill in any gaps with each layer.
STEP THREE:
Once your clay pottery is completely decorated, it is time to start planting! Carefully, fill your DIY Piñata Planters with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil for your gardening success. Our top-of-the-line potting soil is a high-quality blend of organic materials that provides an optimal growing environment for easy-care container plants.
Next, add your favorite spring blooms. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a vast collection of vibrant flowers, lush foliage, tasty herbs, and more for any gardening activity! For this creation, we chose Soiree® Kawaii Catharanthus for its carefree color, and Sweet Potato Vine for beautiful trailing growth.
Soiree® Kawaii Catharanthus is part of the Periwinkle family. These adorable blooms pack a punch of color throughout the season and their compact habit will fill your containers with texture and beauty. These vibrant May flowers are low-maintenance and will thrive as we get into our warmer Texas days.
Sweet Potato Vines are a wonderful addition to any container garden. They are prized for their heart-shaped leaves and vining habit that will elegantly spill over the edge of your planter. The sun-loving foliage tends to remain low and dense with a tremendous spread.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with hot and spicy hues of Cora® XDR Vinca! These are some of the best container flowers with bright colors for May gardening.
Cora® XDR Vinca have eXtreme Disease Resistance and are prized for being tough, bold, and beautiful. Known for their large blooms that last throughout our Texas summer, they are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance.
Compliment your bright spring flowers with the unique foliage of Dusty Miller. Ideal for any decorative garden accent, you’ll love the striking white-silver hues and dynamic texture. Dusty Miller is sun-loving and easy to grow.
Once everything is planted, water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Add a pop of whimsy to your fiesta and display your creative Piñata Planters on a sunny patio for the ultimate party décor!
Care Tips for your May Flowers
Feed your spring annuals with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food. Our premium formula was specifically designed alongside the experts at Texas A&M Agrilife and with your Texas garden in mind. Our food will provide the essential nutrients that your flowering plants need to stay vibrant and healthy!
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At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your spring gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of vibrant blooms, impressive trees and shrubs, stylish pottery, lush indoor plants, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? No worries! Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
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