Best Outdoor Plant Stand

Last Updated: May 5, 2023 @ 1:58 pm.

Best Rustic Look: Bamworld Plant Stand

When it comes to plant stands, you have a few choices: metal and wood. The latter gives more of a rustic look, which we know some gardening enthusiasts prefer. In fact, this reader favorite stand, by Bamworld, is one of our top picks after spending several hours researching different outdoor plant stands and comparing quality plus features.

Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Nice variety of shelf heights.

• Included mini garden tools and rubber mallet.

• Affordable.

• Lightweight.

• Holds up well in weather.

What Needs Work

• Smaller than some folks expected. 

Best For Corners: DOEWORKS 3 Tier Plant Stand

Arranging plants in a corner can sometimes be tricky—we liked this stand best to get the job done. Quality is great: note the powder-coated steel construction, so it doesn’t rust.

What We Liked

• Sturdy.

• Easy to assemble.

• Matte black finish looks quite nice.

• Includes nuts, washers, screws.

• Max capacity is 44 lbs.

What Needs Work

• Screws are bright silver, which stands out from the black matte finish.

• Smaller than some folks expected.

Best Budget Friendly: 3 Pack Metal Plant Stands

Yes, some plant stands can get rather pricey. We liked the bang for the buck here—and the indoor/outdoor versatility. Yes, the stands come with a clear plastic drip tray that installs under the stand for indoor use. That’s a nice extra bonus.

What We Liked

• Great for small plants.

• Drip tray can’t be seen under the stand (with plant).

• Can be used indoors or outdoors.

• Lightweight—easy to move around.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Not so good for heavier plants (50 lb. max).

Best Easy to Assemble: Plant Stand 6 Tier Indoor Outdoor

When researching plant stands and talking with our parent readers, it became obvious one frustration point with this purchase is assembly—some stands can take hours with lots of little parts. If you don’t have that much time, this stand would be a good option. Good quality and it assembles in about 15 minutes, said our readers.

What We Liked

• Staggered heights for pots.

• Looks sharp with decorative metal work.,

• Easy to assemble.

• Each bottom shelf can hold 33 lbs. Top shelves can hold plants up to 26 lbs.

What Needs Work

• A bit pricey.

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