This DIY rolling plant stand is the perfect plant caddy for moving a large planter pot. If you've been looking for a great plant stand with wheels, use this tutorial to make your own DIY plant stand.

Why a plant caddy with wheels was needed

I don't know how you live in and use your patio space, but we seem to move some of the furniture, plants, backyard heaters, etc.; depending on what we are doing on our back patio. For example, sometimes, we play basketball on the patio, other times we have dinner out there... that kind of thing.

Well, a few years ago, Luke bought me a lime tree for Mother's Day and, even though it's a mini lime tree, it's still in a large planter pot. I needed a way to move the lime tree occasionally without breaking my back and started looking at options for a planter stand on wheels.

I found a few store-bought plant caddies (and I'll link some for you below), but I didn't see anything at that time that worked for the size that I needed. I decided to try making a roller plant stand with some old wood and casters.

Guess what?! The DIY plant stand turned out so well! So, I thought I'd share it with you today.

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How to Make a Rolling Plant Stand

After brainstorming a few different options for a plant caddy on wheels, I came up with the simplest option. Don't buy those flimsy flower pot plastic plant caddies again. Do yourself a favor and make one of these instead.

Plant caddy supplies needed

• Tree Stump
• Wood Top Coat
• Castor Wheels

Tools needed to make a planter stand on wheels

• Chain Saw
• Sanding Pad
• Drill

How to Make a Plant Stand with Rollers

1. Using a chainsaw, cut a slice off the end of an old tree stump. You are trying for approximately 4-6 inches thick.
2. Sand to get all the excess bark and junk off. Don't be particular on this, because you are just going to sit a planter on it.
3. Apply a top coat to the wood. Let dry.
4. Lightly sand. Apply another top coat (if needed).
5. Repeat the process on the other side and the edges.
6. Grab some heavy-duty rollers and some wood screws. Attach the rollers to the wood slice.
7. Flip it over and set your pot on top.

Large planter with stand tips

You'll want to have your outdoor planter picked out first before you make these so you know about what size of base to make your rolling plant stand. Here's a great round-up of large outdoor planters if you are looking to buy a new planter.

Wheel placement

You can play with placement for the rollers when you are ready to attach them to the DIY plant stand. For my wood slice, it made sense to attach the rollers close to the edge of the tree slice. The plant caddy was sturdiest that way for sure!

Like I mentioned earlier, you'll want to have an idea of your planter size before marking a plant caddy on wheels. But, if you need a general guideline for sizing...

How big should my plant caddy be?

I'd make sure to have your rolling plant stand be at least 2" larger than the base of your potted plant.

Moveable on the backyard patio

Once I made this roller plant stand, I was able to roll around the lime tree with no problem. It's such great solution to a common problem of having large planter pots on a backyard patio.

Looking to buy a plant caddy instead?

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p.s. Anyone have any great tips for getting a lime tree to produce in Missouri? I've had mini limes both years and the tree has dropped them. We have a pH meter and we try to baby it... and nothing. It's pretty disappointing because, come on... #ineedmoremargaritas.

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