I am looking how to make a bird bath planter with flower pots and a kettle. What glue to use and how long a rod to connect pots to bird bath. Thank you. Lou
How do you make a hanging planter from an old colander with chains to hang it ? Can it be used indoor & outdoor? And what if anything, do I line it with? Thanks guys... See more
Just finished blooming with 3 spikes, and its time to repot. I want the same size pot, but i do not know what to do with all those roots to make them fit in the same... See more
?Sometime ago there was a suggestion from someone about doing a flowering pot with different lengths of PVC pipe . i know I would have to have holes large enough to... See more
I have a few new very large containers for annual flowers and azaleas. What material can I use in the bottom of the containers (other than pebbles) for better... See more
I‘ve seen several pictures using old washtubs hanging on shepherd’s rods as flower planters. When I tried this last year, the weight of the washtub with the flowers... See more
I have large flower pots outside that aren’t ceramic but appear to be plaster. The outside of the pots are flaking off, sometimes in fairly big chunks. They are still... See more
Can you give me ideas to fill the bottom of garden boxes with less expensive soil? also the best way to starts the plants. I live in Orlando Fl. Currently my starter... See more
What is your project? Would love to help.
Are you looking for a project like this? We will need more info to understand what you are asking.
https://www.hometalk.com/38337268/cinder-block-planter
Cinder Block Planter
Hi there, can you give us a little more information. How would you like to use the cinderblock?
The post they are looking for was in the newsletter a few days ago - unfortunately I cleared out my emails on Sunday so haven't got it now.
https://www.hometalk.com/44296288/string-light-posts-and-planters
String Light Posts and Planters
Here's a post that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08cRfUyAyEQ
see if this one helps you out
https://www.hometalk.com/37297122/cinder-block-planter-with-shelves?expand_all_questions=1
Cinder Block Planter With Shelves
If you have a really big pot, adding cinder blocks is a good way to take up space and save on dirt or soil!
I have a large planter on my front porch that I put a block in to both weigh it down and take up space. Works great! Good luck and stay safe!
I have used blocks, rocks, or bricks to minimize the amount of soil needed and to add weight. I live in a windy area.