What can I plant
I have 2 old concrete pots that are really nice but do not drain. They are deep but only a foot wide. I had small juniper berries in them for years but a freeze got them so thought I would make a change, please help! Thanks as always!
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I suppose a lot of what you plant will depend on your zone and whether or not you want a perennial or an annual in the pots, however, I always line the bottom of our concrete planters with pebbles to help with drainage. It works wonders.
Pansies or impatiens with rocks on the bottom to help with water drainage
I've had good results by placing rocks in the bottom of pots with no drain holes, then placing a plastic pot with drain holes planted with a plant that grows well in my zone. This summer in hot AZ, zincas are working very well. Perhaps you can find a perennial that will thrive year round in your setting and plant as I mentioned.
Hi! I actually sit a smaller pot inside the larger one. Makes it easier to keep them drained properly, plus easy to change. I've grown morning glories and pansies in mine. Basically I just place rocks in the lower container and sit the smaller container on top of them.
Fill bottom with rocks so excess water has somewhere 2 go without rotting ur roots
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You can drill out the bottom so they will drain. Add either gravel or empty soda cans beneath the soil to encourage drainage.
Drill a hole in the bottom. It's a quick fix.
Hi Julie, do your concrete planters have holes at the bottom? If not you can drill a few holes to help with drainage. This tutorial will show you how - https://thesavvyheart.com/2017-10-31-how-to-make-a-drain-hole-in-a-concrete-planter-using-a-drill/. Best of luck
To drill a hole in the bottom get a glass bit. Put tape on the bottom and drill thru the tape so the planter does not crack.
Are these indoor or out? Either way, you can drill holes. If you don’t have the appropriate tools, your local home improvement store offers them for rent.
I use mine all the time now I have wild flowers in mine put pansies in yours they bloom all sommer pinch off dead ones new ones come back
Hello, either make holes in bottom or make drainage by adding gravel or other stuff in base first, then add compost. Small tree maybe or use it as a Pot plant cover - so you pop a potted plant in there. Easy to remove if you fancy a change.
Go to home depot or a plant place see what catches your eye make sure you get a perennial so it will come back each year.
How to Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
https://magnolia.com/how-to-pot-a-plant-without-drainage-holes/
You can create your own drainage without a hold in the bottom by adding rocks to help the plant drain. Then you can plant anything you want depending on how much sun it gets.
You could get a concrete drill bit and make drain holes in the bottom
Hi, Something tall maybe or use for annual displays.