A garden in a cup? With these 12 creative projects, you can make one too

Every house has more cups, mugs, bowls, etc. than necessary: these objects fill up our closets and many remain unused. Then there are those we never use because they are old, chipped or cracked.

You are probably wondering what the best way is to make these objects useful again instead of throwing them away. In fact, there are many creative projects you can undertake with them. Pet bowls, cutlery holders, pin cushions and similar are the first objects we think of when we decide to transform our old cups. But we can easily find many other even more original solutions - for example, creating unique clocks, candle holders and bird feeders.

And what if you transformed your cups and mugs into miniature indoor or outdoor gardens? Be inspired by the 12 DIY projects listed below:

1. Miniature succulent garden

The few "survivors" of your vintage tea service can become a wonderful miniature succulent gardens that will be very decorative.

2. Stylish, DIY flower pots

Simple coffee mugs can become elegant little plant pots that will add charm and style to your home.

3. Aromatic herbs always to hand

Grow aromatic herbs for your kitchen and always have them to hand by planting them in cups.

4. DIY vertical garden

How about a small DIY vertical garden? It will be a wonderful decoration when placed on sideboards and tables!

5. Mini rose garden in a cup

If you love roses but don't have a garden, you can grow them in cups: they will look splendid and elegant.

6. DIY hanging planter

All you need is a cup and some string to make a cute hanging planter for your rosary plant.

7. Small and elegant DIY flower pots

White cups will become discreet and elegant planters that will highlight your colorful flowers.

8. Small DIY vertical herb garden

A simple stool and multiple cups will help you recreate a small vertical garden if you don't have enough space outside. Perfect for herbs!

9. Mini planters for miniature succulents

Coffee cups make the perfect planters for miniature succulents.

10. A cup of strawberries

What's better than a handful of fresh strawberries for a snack? Always keep them handy in a cup!

11. DIY fairy garden

Romantics will love this cute fairy garden placed on the living room table or at the entrance foyer.

12. DIY floating garden

Surprise anyone who enters your home with a floating garden that seems to hang in the air by magic. A cup and saucer, some hot glue to simulate water, some moss and/or succulents are all the resources you need. Customize your garden however you like!