New Uses for Mismatched Dishware

Mug as Plant Pot

Wish your new houseplant's container was as pretty as the plush green leaves on top? Upgrade the nursery pot’s standard green or terra-cotta vessel by swapping it for a brightly colored mixing bowl or coffee mug. Here's how to do it:

• Step 1: Choose a vessel that is taller than it is wide and a plant, such as a fern or a philodendron, that flourishes in damp soil.
• Step 2: Unless you want to break out the drill, fill the bottom third of the container with pebbles to allow for drainage.
• Step 3: Spread a layer of potting soil on the pebbles so the roots won’t touch rock. Set the plant and top off with more soil.