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Blogger Corona, CA on Jul 03, 2012

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A Rake is not just for raking...I found this idea in the Flea Market Style magazine, love this magazine (I wasn't paid in anyway to say this, soley my own opinion) , they have so many great inspiring ideas! I thought it was such a cute and cleaver idea! We don't have a lot of places available for hanging baskets, so I thought this idea would be a perfect solution for hanging baskets.

A rake isn't just for racking leaves, It also can be a garden stake to hold hanging baskets to see more on this go to www.onemoretimeevents.blogspot.com

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Rake hanging Plant Stake

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Dee W Rock Creek, OH

This is a clever idea-as long as you won't need your rake! Tried your site-plugged into the search engine and still nothing-am I doing something wrong?

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Cute idea if for if you've got a rake with a broken handle or something. Might even look more "sculptural" if you painted it!

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 2
Tammy H Corona, CA

we had 3 of these..but yes it would be a great way to repurpose one with a broken handle. I thought about painting it, but my husband liked the look of the natural wood.
It may still end up getting painted.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Donna Dixson Buford, GA

great idea for some nursery displays!

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 2
Carol M Gig Harbor, WA

Clever..

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 1
John T

How to preserve the wood so it doesn't decay in the soil? Even Hickory has its limits.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Rebecca D Dearborn, MI

Tammy, Is the rake a thatcher ?

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
JulieAnn M Rockland, ME

what a cute idea

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
BONNIE J

JUST DON'T WALK INTO IT!! LOL.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 1
Linda P Pocahontas, AR

To preserve wood, soak it in Thompsons Water Seal for a while and that will help seal out rot--or any good water sealant.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

this is cute! how deep did you plant the rake?

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Tammy H Corona, CA

To answer some the questions... a piece of pvc Pipe was inserted in the soil and the rake is placed inside the pvc pipe. I am not sure how deep the rake is planted maybe 24" deep not sure I would have to measure the pot. Will do that and let you know for sure. Hope this answered all the questions, if not just let me know. Linda I will be careful not to run into it...hahahaha! Funny rake thatcher...! lol

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 2
Jeanne B Enfield, NH

Cool idea!

on Jul 05, 2012 · Like 0
Judy H Cudahy, WI

What a cute idea. I may steal this idea..
Thanks!!!

on Jul 05, 2012 · Like 0
Judy M Riverside, CA

I love this idea. I follow your blog and your ideas are so awesome!

on Jul 05, 2012 · Like 0
Debbie M Atlanta, MI

love this

on Jul 05, 2012 · Like 0
Tammy H Corona, CA

Thank you Judy M!!!!

on Jul 06, 2012 · Like 0
Kristen P Wallingford, CT

I love it. I found some old, unusable tools in an abandoned shed and placed them around my gardens as "interest" points.

on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy H Corona, CA

What a great idea Kristen

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0
Nita D Rowlett, TX

Did you treat the handle against rottening? If so what did you use?

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Tammy H Corona, CA

The handle was placed in a pvc pipe

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Tracey T Farmersville, TX

Love this idea Judy, thanks for sharing!

on Mar 05, 2013 · Like 0
Gail Salminen Canada

Tammy H this is a great idea. I have seen it on two women and a hoe's facebook page but your pic is clearer. It has also got my mind churning. I am thinking this would be unique to attach to a fence or side of the house for hanging pots. Would just have to be sure that the tines are above anyone's eye level. Thanks for sharing :)

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0
Tammy H Corona, CA

At first I was going to place it in the garden... I think it would look great anywhere. The main reason I put it in the pot is because I wanted some lighting on walk way

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0

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