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There are countless usance for burlap ( hessian , jute ) in the home and garden . This natural , woven material is splendid for crafts , interior decoration , protecting plants , lining flower planters , growing potatoes , and more .

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Burlap-lined planter with ferns.

What is Burlap?

bet on where you live , you may know it as gunny , Hessian boot , or jute .

Burlap is a woven cloth made from natural material . The most common source is the jute plant , but there is gunny made from other plant author as well . The name is not protected so you might also ascertain burlap made from synthetic materials . I only practice the natural stuff .

You ’ve probably notice how popular burlap has become in late years . I ’m sure a mickle of this arrive from the farmhouse decor craze ( sorry , could n’t guess of a more appropriate word ! ) using this unique framework for everything from cushions to curtain .

Burlap used to decorate potted plant.

The natural fibre render beautiful color and grain for grain sacks , ribbons and bows , faux flowers , rampart - hangings and more .

Years ago I was given a jumbo roll of gunny fabric for protect my evergreen shrubs in the winter . Since then , it has become a great imagination for numerous creative projects as well .

One year I sewed a crew of giant sack and grew potato in them . I also care it for DIY task which I ’ve list below .

Burlap covers over jam jars.

Burlap Shopping Tips

There is a quite a little of different burlap fabric useable and the correct kind will bet on what you ’re doing with it .

If you opt natural fiber like I do , be trusted you ’re produce all - natural gunny and not a synthetic substance , which may be sell as ‘ burlap - like ’ , or ‘ burlap - inspired ’ , and so on .

Burlap textile range from a very easy weave to a dense , watertight weave . Generally , the looser the weave , the low the cost .

Plant in burlap sack.

For short - terminal figure garden projects , I apply rolls of the inexpensive hooey .

For menage decor , I choose the better , long - lasting poppycock . You may have to buy at around for a in force hatful , though .

Scroll down to theBurlap Shopfor sources .

White bicycle with burlap planter in the front basket.

Uses for Burlap in Your Home & Garden

Here ’s some DIY projection and ideas for using burlap .

Ways to Use Burlap in the Garden + Craft & Decor Ideas

A good inclination of ideas and garden hacks with virtual and originative utilisation for burlap .

Make a Garden Art Owl Wreath

Here I used burlap scraps only for the natural grain , which works nicely for this quirky owl .

The complete tutorial is here : DIY Owl Wreath .

Farmhouse Door Makeover

The gunny in this plantation owner is a cheaper option to those coir liners that can get a bit high-priced to supersede .

Farmhouse Door Garden Art Makeover

Wall Planter

Make a Rustic Wall Planter

I saw this plantation owner on a garden tour . It ’s a really simple project but the summation of the gunny just make it work .

Make a Garden Art Birdbath

This project expend clear glass containers to create birdbaths , and , to make them interesting , I filled them with various things let in burlap fabric .

Bird Cage Planter

This is one of the most common manner I use burlap : to line unusual garden planter . Because it ’s fabric , it can be shaped for any size of it and frame , holding the potting mix in place yet reserve drain : perfect . You ca n’t really see it in the photo , but that ’s the decimal point — it really flux in .

How to Make a Birdcage Flower Planter

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~Melissathe Empress of Dirt ♛

Owl wreath made from repurposed materials.

Blue farmhouse doors decorated with garden art.

DIY outdoor wall planter

See-through garden art totem bird bath with burlap fabric inside.

Birdcage planted with succulents.

Burlap bunting and a tea set.