Junk Garden Repurpose Of A Vintage High Frequency Insulator
Planting in unusual junk adds so much interest to a junk garden! When one of my church friends gave me a vintage insulator, I had an idea!
This is a vintage high frequency insulator.
This is the inside top of the insulator. It reminds me a glass sink bowl.
I had to come up with an idea to use the insulator as a planter. I found this plant pot holder stake at our local Menard's. The insulator fit the holder perfectly.
I didn't think the black metal holder looked industrial enough for the insulator, so I picked up Rustoleum Aluminum Spray Paint at our local Menard's and sprayed on two coats of paint.
Now the holder looks industrial!
Next, I gathered three types of Sempervivums (hen & chicks) from my yard, potting soil, and a hand shovel. I planted the succulents in my insulator.
Here is my planted insulator with hen and chicks.
I pushed the pot holder stake into the ground under the eaves of my house. The insulator has no drainage holes so I didn't want rain to wash the soil out of the insulator. I will be careful not to overwater the hen and chicks.
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