DIY Easy Spring Planter Tips

Jemma
by Jemma
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Hi everyone, seems as though I have been away for quite awhile and now that I am back this post is jam-packed with goodies.I have recently returned from a special and sweet week in Oklahoma with two of our Grandbabies and came back home to Spring weather. Naturally the gardening bug hit me hard and I got to work on some Spring projects.
I am happy icon to be able to share with you today some easy and inexpensive tips on creating your own Spring Planter.
This project all begins with a planter and some soil!
I don't know about you but I refuse to pay those high prices for ready made planters at the Garden Centers when with a little elbow grease, ingenuity and patience you can easily make your own!
You can purchase all types of planters at various garden stores, target or Walmart. Depending on your budget this particular project can be made for $10.00, especially if you already have your own planters.
To begin this project you are going to need some very basic supplies.


1. Lodge Round Pot Planter $4.52 ( or use a planter you already have!)
2. 14 Qt.  All Purpose Potting Soil $2.44.
3. Three Assorted 6-pack of plants @$1.25 each is a total of $3.75.4.
I used Dusty Miller, Dianthus and Petunias.
(Depending on your climate you may have to change these plants out when the heat sets in)


For this Spring Planter I used 2 Dusty Miller, 5 Dianthus, 5 petunias.


1. Add potting soil to just about 1 inch below the edge of the planter.
2. Dig a small hole in the center of the container and add tallest plant/plants first depending on the size of your planter.
3. Repeat step one using medium height plants.
4. Repeat steps one using shortest plants.
5. Water well.
6. Fertilize.


You won't have instant fullness, but if you can just practice patience you will be rewarded with a sweet savings and in a few weeks a full and glorious Spring planter!


Now, wasn't that just so easy and pretty tooicon



Thanks so much for joining me today!
For more inspiration, just hop on over to my blog, I have a sweet giveaway going on too!
Until then Happy Gardening and Happy Spring!
Suggested materials:
  • Lodge Round Pot Planter   (Walmart)
  • 14 qt. all purpose potting soil   (Walmart)
  • 1- 6 pack of Dusty Miller   (Home Depot)
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