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Plantography Wall Planter Review and Tutorial (plus sneak peek!)

June 2, 2014 by Cassie 38 Comments

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It’s official!  I am in summer mode!  This past weekend was awesome…. I spent time at the flea market, yard sales; I painted furniture; we built our fire pit and enjoyed it….. This weekend was prelude to what’s going to be an amazing summer.  I can feel it.
Today I wanted to tell you about a new to me company that makes the coolest planters for your wall- Plantography.  I came across Plantography when I shared my hanging succulent insulator planters at Tatertots and Jello, and they started following me on instagram.  I was enamored with their wall planters, and contacted them to see if I could review one for them.  Chelsey replied right away and said they’d love to work with me.  (By the way, Chelsey and Ben are the most adorable couple as well, and are based out of LA).  I was able to choose between two planter styles- an art wall planter (better for succulents) or a garden wall planter (great for herbs).  I chose the art wall planter, but decided to combine some succulents with a couple of creeping herbs- thyme and oregano.
Before I started with my plants, I wanted to give the raw wood a new finish.  Here is my planter just after I received it.

I decided to use a tinted wax which would stain and seal at the same time.  Here you can see I tested a couple out on the back to see what I preferred.

I ended up using a coat of Annie Sloan Dark Wax, and just wiped it on with a rag.  I love using this wax on unfinished wood- it has such a great look!
Once that was done, I was ready to get to work.  I had purchased several succulents and some herbs from a local garden center, and I had potting soil on hand.
I removed the backing from the planter, turned it face down, on the ground, and filled it with potting soil, up to the line where the backing would slide back in.

I slid the backing into place, and cleaned off the excess soil.

I then flipped it over and got to work.  Using a pencil, I poked holes into the planter.

I pushed stems of succulents into these holes, about an inch down into the soil.  I used the pencil to help push the plant down when needed.  In the case of the herbs, I cut some of the wire to create a larger hole as their root systems were larger.

I continued filling and kept it pretty random, until I had no more plants and it was pretty full.

Before I could hang my planter on the wall, I let it sit flat for three weeks while the plants took root in their new soil.  I watered it each day during this time.
When it was ready to hang to hang on the wall, I searched for a stud.  This planter is no lightweight!  I put one screw into the stud, and then put another screw and anchor into drywall, and then mounted the planter using its wood mounting hardware.
And once it was hung… I was thrilled!  I hung it on the wall by our entry in the kitchen.  Although this is not the front door, it’s the most commonly used door.  I love the fresh greenery it adds to this space!  (Can you tell which direction the sunlight comes in near the planter?) 

For a little placement reference, here’s a shot which shows it near the door.  To its left is the kitchen sink.  (And yes, I hung their elementary school banner on the wall!  I thought it was fun!).

I just love the rustic look of the waxed wood.

My bull loves it, too.  He likes to sit here and smell the greens he can’t quite reach to graze on.

I am torturing this poor bull!  Mmmmm oregano.

As you can see, over the three weeks on its back, the plants really filled in.

And I am sure some of you are wondering how one would water this bad boy, because it’s heavy and I am surely not going to take it down every time I have to water it.  Here is the answer….. 99 cents from ikea.  This spray bottle is my planter’s best friend, besides the bull.

So far, I am loving my Plantography planter!  I love that I could customize the finish to suit what I wanted in my home and I could mix up my plants how I wanted.  I also love having live plants in my home- they add so much life and warmth!  And since I added oregano and thyme, I have them right at my fingertips when I want them.  Thank you so much to Chelsey and Ben for sending me one of their awesome planters!

Oh, and I promised you a little sneak peek, didn’t I?

Did you spy something in the kitchen there?  I hope to get it all photographed and revealed soon!  For now, enjoy that little glimpse.

Have a great Monday!  I am off to Emmy’s field day, where her class is representing the state of Idaho. Wish me luck!
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  1. Julia Konya says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I have a similar planter but mine doesn’t have the mesh which is kind of stupid. Love how yours looks in the kitchen.

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  2. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    June 2, 2014 at 11:11 am

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  3. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    June 2, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I have been wondering about this planter since I saw it on IG. Very cool. Also now I wish Ben’s school had a pennant!

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  4. Angela Santaniello says

    June 2, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Squeal! Totally, totally in love with this! It fits right into my crazy love of cactus & succulents that I have all over my home.

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    June 2, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I always wondered how well those would work. It looks fab in your kitchen!

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    June 2, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    It filled in so nicely. What a great way to marry form and function!

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  7. [email protected] says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Oh my gosh! I have been pinning these planters like mad! I want to do one of our summer balconey so badly 🙂 Love this so much Cassie! xo

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  8. Rita Mireles says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I’m not gonna lie, that looks SO intimidating!! But beautiful!! I hate that I would kill it like I do everything else but I want one :*(

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  9. pam {simple details} says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Love, love, love the unique, fresh addition to your kitchen – perfect!

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  10. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    This is such a good find! Just another way to add greenery but in such a new fun way! I feel bad for your bull though 🙁

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  11. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I want one sooooo bad!!!!! Your bull definitely has a tortured look on his face!

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    That is one very cool planter! And I bet the herbs smell yummy too! Can’t wait to see the big reveal of your open shelving!

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  13. 17 Perth says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Hello mr. Bull. Love him. And yes! I was absolutely wondering how you were going to water it! Lol. Love the rustic wood and overall feel it gives to te are.

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  14. [email protected] says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Super Cool! I love it!

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  15. Ali Richardson says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Yay! It’s soooo cool! I love it! Well done, and it looks perfect in that spot! XOXO

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  16. rabia basri says

    June 2, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    That looks great – I would have loved to win it!! I am always looking for new home decor ideas. I’ll be back to read more in the future.
    studio-with-gothic-style

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  17. Terri says

    June 2, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I am so making this project! Thanks for the instructions! You make me feel like I really can do it!♥

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  18. Gretchen says

    June 2, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    what a cool idea! I really need more (umm, than none) plants in my house!

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  19. Bethany DeVore says

    June 2, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    It looks great in your kitchen!

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  20. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    June 2, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Cassie that looks fantastic. I think the Bull’s name is Ferdinand. Must be 🙂

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  21. [email protected] says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    That looks so cool! I’m working on growing some herbs in my kitchen too, but I’m more boring and am using terra cotta pots on the window ledge. 😉

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  22. Lets just build a house! says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    you chose the perfectttt finish for it too! if i could promise myself i wouldnt kill the plants, i’d try one of these. but i have no green thumb!

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  23. Keya @ Vintage Prairie Style says

    June 2, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    love it cassie, and you put it in the perfect spot!

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  24. Gail Wilson says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    love the planter! It really filled out so nicely, you must have a green thumb. 😉

    hope the field day was a fun event for Emmy! (and mom)

    gail

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  25. Fiona LilyfieldLife says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I love it Cassie – i’d like a huge one on my garden fence! and the whole time I was reading it I was wondering how you water it.
    looks beautiful
    fiona

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  26. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:14 am

    I love the idea of this so much! What a perfect touch to your kitchen. That poor bull, you’re so mean to tempt him like that! 🙂

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  27. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:40 am

    So cute! This is so very you. I love it!

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  28. Allison says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:45 am

    I love this planter! I’ve seem them in restaurants in so CA and have been curious about them. Perfect spot you hung yours Csssie. Also, love your open shelving!

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  29. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:18 am

    Super cool. Such a different kind of wall art – I really love it!

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  30. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I freakin love this Cassie! And I love the shelves sneak peek! But back to this planter… I would love something like this for the front porch wall. I’ve been thinking of DIYing a really big one.

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  31. Catherine says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Fantastic Cassie! Love that its right there in the kitchen ready for you to use!

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  32. House Envy says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:42 am

    love this with the succulents!

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  33. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Cassie I LOVE that planter!! So cool…..and I hope that big reveal is coming today!!!! They look amazing!

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  34. Mary says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Your planter is gorgeous. I’m in love. Off to check out their website.

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  35. Emily @ Go Haus Go says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    This is AWESOME. It looks so lush and green! Love where you put it too. Perfect scale.

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  36. sarah m. dorsey says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try a wall planter – yours looks great!! Love the shelves too!!!

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  37. Amber Wills says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:15 am

    Love the added greenery! That’s a pretty genius design!

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  38. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Just plain awesome!

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