Inventive Ways to Upcycle Your Tree Branches

Aching to put your green thumb to use but feeling uninspired by the same old potted plants? If you’re itching to get your hands dirty and spruce up your home with fresh greenery, why not try to upcycle some tree branches into beautiful and unique planters? It’s a great way to add some natural flair to your decor, and you’ll get to show off your creativity too. 

BRANCH + PAINT = RUSTIC CHARM

If you’re looking to add some rusting charm to your home, painted branches are the perfect solution. All you need is a paintbrush and some craft paint, and you can transform an ordinary tree branch into a work of art. Try painting the entire branch in a solid color for a more polished look. Once your branch is dry, add some soil and your favorite plants, and voilà — you’ve got a one-of-a-kind planter!

BRANCH + ROPE = NAUTICAL VIBES

Love the look of driftwood but don’t want to scour the beach for the perfect piece? No problem — just head to your nearest tree and collect a few branches instead.

You’ll want to look for straight and relatively smooth branches for this project. Once you’ve found the perfect branch, simply wrap it in rope (jute or hemp would work well) until it’s completely covered. Leave some slack at the top so you can add your plants, and then secure the rope with a knot. Hang your planter on a wall or ceiling for an eye-catching display.

BRANCH + MOSS = WOODLAND MAGIC

Transform any room into a magical forest by bringing the outdoors indoors with this easy DIY. Just grab a tree branch, some regular moss, and some Spanish moss for the perfect finishing touch.

The first thing you need to do is get a branch big enough to fit your space. Size it down to fit your needs with a saw or carving tool. Once you have your branch, simply cover it in moss using hot glue or another adhesive. Then, add some Spanish moss around the branch’s base for a more authentic look. Hang your planter on a wall or from the ceiling, and enjoy your very own indoor forest!

BRANCH + FABRIC = BOHO CHIC

This DIY is great for anyone looking to do boho chic décor. All you need is a tree branch, some fabric, and a hot glue gun, and you can create a beautiful wall hanging or ceiling decoration. 

Start by finding a branch that’s the right size for your space. Once you have your branch, wrap it in the fabric until it’s completely covered. You can use any fabric you like, but we recommend using lightweight fabric like cotton or linen. Now that the fabric is in place, use hot glue or another adhesive to hold it. Then, hang your wall hanging from a nail or screw in the wall or from the ceiling using a fishing line or invisible thread.

BRANCH + SUCCULENTS = MODERN MINIMALISM

This easy DIY is perfect for anyone who loves the look of succulents but doesn’t want to deal with the hassle of watering them. All you need is a tree branch, some succulent plants, and some potting soil, and you can create a beautiful and low-maintenance planter.

Get a branch in a size that suits your planters and succulents. Once you have your branch, add some potting soil and succulent plants. That’s it! Your succulent planter is now ready to enjoy.

BRANCH + COPPER PIPE = INDUSTRIAL CHIC

Looking to spice your place with an industrial chic look? All you need is a tree branch, some copper pipe, and a hot glue gun, and you can create a beautiful wall hanging or ceiling decoration.

Start by finding a branch that’s the right size for your space. Once you have your branch, wrap it in the copper pipe until it’s completely covered. You can use any type of pipe, but we recommend using thin copper pipe for the best look. Make sure to use adhesive to hold everything together. Then, hang your wall hanging from a nail or screw in the wall or from the ceiling using a fishing line or invisible thread.

POLE SAW

Pole saws are perfect for anyone who loves the look of rustic charm in their home décor. All you need is a paintbrush and some craft paint, and you can transform an ordinary tree branch into a work of art.