How to weigh down a planter with silk flowers?
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Hello Debbie
Rocks or glass marbles might help.
Put a brick or two in the bottom of the planter.
colored sand or pea gravel
Gravel, rocks, sand, kitty litter.
Rocks in the bottom of the planter, or if it's a large planter, try a brick or 2
Pour Quikrete about an inch in the bottom of the container from a mixing bucket. Let it dry completely then put in plant or put it in before to anchor it permanently.