Craft Ideas, Garden Crafts · Easy · 20 minutes
DIY Baking Sheet Catch Tray for Garden Seedlings
Keep your seedlings neat and your surfaces clean with this easy DIY baking sheet catch tray. It’s a clever way to organize small potted plants indoors.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 20 minutes
Materials
- baking sheet
- small plant pots
- saucers or coasters
- paintbrush
- cleaning cloth
- paint or sealant
- watering can
How to make it
- Place a baking sheet on a flat surface.
- Wipe the baking sheet clean with a cloth.
- Use a paintbrush to coat the baking sheet with paint or sealant if desired.
- Gather small plant pots and saucers or coasters.
- Place each pot on a saucer or coaster.
- Arrange the pots with saucers on the baking sheet.
- Water the seedlings as needed and place the tray in a sunny spot.
- Check that pots have drainage holes for healthy seedlings.
A baking sheet catch tray is a smart DIY solution for organizing garden seedlings and keeping your indoor surfaces clean. This craft is perfect for anyone starting seeds in small pots and looking for a tidy setup.
Using a baking sheet as a tray helps contain water runoff and soil spills, making it easier to care for your plants without mess. The sturdy surface also makes moving multiple pots at once simple and convenient.
For best results, place the tray on a flat surface near a window for plenty of sunlight, and check for any sharp edges on the baking sheet before use to avoid scratches or injury.
