Setting Up a Terra Cotta Pot Edging

For the last two summer seasons, I have set up a terra cotta pot flower bed edging under a large spruce tree by our deck. The area under the tree receives filtered sunlight on one side and a few hours of midday full sun. Perennials that grow well for me here are hostas, Lady's Mantle, astilbes and sedums. Occasionally I add a few impatiens.

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The first step is to clean up the flower bed in the spring. I did any weeding necessary, and raked up pine cones, needles and leaves in the area.
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I then gathered terra cotta pots in several sizes from just a few inches to medium to extra large.
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I cleaned up the pots with a little with hot soapy water. I never use bleach as I love them weathered and with salt deposits.
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I line up my pots upside down to make sure I have enough pots for the edging. After I have the correct line up, I dig the pots down into the dirt about 2 inches.
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I like the idea of lining them up smallest to largest, but they could be all the same size too.
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Then fill in around the pots with a little potting soil. Now I just have to wait for the perennials to fill in.

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8 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

This is so cute, I love it!!

on May 27, 2012 · Like 0
Katie O Stanhope, IA

That is adorable!!!!

on May 27, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Reminds me of those Russian nesting dolls!

on May 28, 2012 · Like 0
Sweet Pea Studio Astor, FL

This is a fabulous idea! I certainly have enough pots, so why not display them. Thank you for this idea. I also like your Metamorphosis Monday post.

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 1
Lori J Thompsons Station, TN

you could also turn them up right and plant flowers in them

on Feb 07, 2013 · Like 1
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN

Lori, I have hought of that too.

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Julie J C Saint Cloud, MN

You must have no kids and no large dogs. Those would be shattered in days at my house.

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN

No large dogs or kids but deer have kicked them over!

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0

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