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Cumming, GA on May 07, 2012

Fun and Easy Flower Planter: The Mad Planter

The Mad Planter adds a fun, topsy-turvy look to any garden or backyard! With a little primer and spray paint, some cheap terracotta flower pots, and a piece of rebar (ask your husband, he'll know where to find it), you can create an amazing flower or herb planter that your neighbors will talk about all year long (in a good way)! For more photos and a detailed How To Tutorial, please visit Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home! http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/20...

25 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

This is such a cool idea!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Greedith B Cub Run, KY

That is a great idea and will look super when the Petunias start vining out

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Douglas C Gretna, LA

What size rebar did you use? 1/2"? Excellent way to spruce up the front flower bed in my case .......Thanks for sharing!!!!!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Susan Pensacola, FL

I have seen this before and loved it then! I plan to make one myself hopefully real soon..thanks for sharing!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Barbara R Island, KY

Have been planning on making this myself, just haven't made the time yet

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Yvonne W Milford, OH

Made on of these last year. I love it!

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Pamela K Holiday, FL

This is absolutely SO cool, and festive for the summer!!!!

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Karen M Vero Beach, FL

This is SO fantastic! what a great decoration for Independence Day

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Kathie T Bremerton, WA

Too cute!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Meredith H Cumming, GA

Thanks everyone for your kind words! I'm so glad you like The Mad Planter! Douglas C....I used 1/2 in rebar!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Judith P Saint Ann, MO

Really Cool Idea!!!!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Christine S Tinley Park, IL

how to do it ??????

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Meredith H Cumming, GA

Christine S...if you head over to my blog http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/201... you'll find the complete tutorial for The Mad Planter there! Hope this helps!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Donna C Manchester, NH

Love it for small space gardening......like my small balcony!!!

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Dianne Millington, TN

I made one several years ago but left the pots natural & use different succulents in it so I do not have to repot every year...LOVE it...

on May 09, 2012 · Like 3
Maureen R Pittsburgh, PA

I actually did this last year......turned out very well....

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Renee L Safford, AZ

made one for my strawberries. love it

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Annette C Lenoir, NC

Thank you SO much for sharing this. I saw it in one of my magazine last year, i think, and had lost the magazine! I had not realized I'd lost the magazine until I went to look for it to share this idea with a neighbor who wanted to do something interesting that wouldn't cost a fortune. I promised her i'd find it and you've helped me keep from going bald trying to find the directions for this. :)

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Angie H

So far I have made 3 for friends using different size shaped and colored pots. I personally like the natural clay. I already have so much going on with plants and colorful hardscapes.
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on May 09, 2012 · Like 2
Angie H

Small area with LOTS of color.
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on May 09, 2012 · Like 3
Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

Great idea for a lot of plants and fitting them in without using a lot of space.

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Terri B Hartsburg, MO

I love mine, it's natural terra cotta, filled with herbs

on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
Diane M Richmond, OH

thanks for sharing love it cant wait to make one

on May 13, 2012 · Like 0
Terry S Fort White, FL

love it love it and the color too it will be a great addition to my rock garden

on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 0
Beth Greeley

Wonderful, I just love it! I very little sun on my porch, any ideas? As much color as possible, but anything that will survive would be beautiful!

6 days ago · Like 0