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REPURPOSING VINTAGE CONTAINERS
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Three Dogs in a Garden
(IC: blogger)
I came across these container plantings at a local flea market and antique show.
Containers without proper drainage holes are not the best choice for plants over the long haul, but what fun would these vintage containers be filled with pansies for a summer party or event.
To keep your container plantings going as long as possible, line your container with heavy plastic such as a drop cloth or heavy duty garbage bag. Add an inch or so of fine pea gravel to the bottom of the container and then fill the rest with good quality top soil. Then add your pansies and you have a cute, cheerful arrangement for your summer barbecue, party or event.
Containers without proper drainage holes are not the best choice for plants over the long haul, but what fun would these vintage containers be filled with pansies for a summer party or event.
To keep your container plantings going as long as possible, line your container with heavy plastic such as a drop cloth or heavy duty garbage bag. Add an inch or so of fine pea gravel to the bottom of the container and then fill the rest with good quality top soil. Then add your pansies and you have a cute, cheerful arrangement for your summer barbecue, party or event.
Pansies in an old tool chest.
Petunias in a metal tub.
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Published June 4th, 2014 12:38 PM
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Toni Teague on Jun 04, 2014Love vintage item plantings. I have several old teapots I love to plant flowers in. Just make sure you don't mind drilling holes in your antiques to insure proper drainage.
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 05, 2014Charming!
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