How can I decorate these bucket planters?
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I have 5 buckets with herbs & tomatoes growing in them but I hate the orange & the Home Depot logo, I tried wrapping them in burlap, it looked good for about a month, then got all stained....
Tomato plant growing in SIP, self watering buckets from Home Depot.
15 answers
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Buy a spray can of paint that works on plastic
Carol
on May 05, 2016
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I'm also using Home Depot buckets for tomatoes. I'm leaving the handles on the buckets in case I need to move them to follow the sun. My plan is to paint the buckets before planting using "oops" paint from Home Depot.
Pat
on May 05, 2016
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Just spray paint and decal. To make it attractive. Seal with clear spray. Glue fake flowers on...they last several seasons! Hugs
Sandy Hartnett
on May 05, 2016
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Laminate small pictures of ladybirds then cut to shape then glue on pots
Lindalovie55
on May 05, 2016
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Agreed just spray paint them.
Janet Pizaro
on May 05, 2016
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You could also use the spray stone paint on them to give them a texture. Just make sure it adheres to plastic or spray them with a coat of plastic primer paint first.
Cathy
on May 05, 2016
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A Pinner on Pinterest (can't find the post) wrapped buckets with rope and gorilla glue for a more rustic look if that appeals to you. I'm pretty sure they wrapped the handles too but since I can't find the post I'm not sure.
Barbara
on May 05, 2016
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Have you considered trying some thin set mortar on the buckets and placing small stones in the mortar all over to make them look like a round cottage? You could even put a small fairy door and/or mock window inserted in the stone to make it look more like a "house."
Karen W
on May 05, 2016
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I spray painted my buckets in beachy colors, then wrapped them in a natural rope (to look nautical) and then glued on larger shells and starfish over the rope. I use them to put towels in for near the pool.
Jane Perry Johnson
on May 05, 2016
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Spray paint them with Krylon Fusion paint and then hand stencil a pattern or the name of the plant that is in each bucket.
MN Mom
on May 05, 2016
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See photo below.
Jane Perry Johnson
on May 05, 2016
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I grow tomatoes the same way, but made sure to buy the white, food-safe buckets. Mine have lasted through 4 seasons and still look new.
Merri Jo Ounan
on May 05, 2016
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I liked the post a couple weeks ago where they used wood pieces placed vertically then pieces around the top. End result is a bucket that looks like a wooden planter.
Bluemyrtle45
on May 05, 2016
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You could wrap burlap around it and tie it with brown twin. Imthinkmthat would look nice. And now burlap,comes in colors, if you would like colors. I think I would simply likemthemregular old burlap.
Sandra
on May 08, 2016
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I would agree that burlap or a similar fabric would be the easiest and cheapest idea. Painting after you've planted will be a pain...If you do paint, make sure you use an outdoor paint!
Mikejillnelson
on May 09, 2016
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