Garden pots are a great and versatile way to bring new life your existing garden. But, there are a lot objects you can use in place of your standard garden pot. For instance, you could use an old watering can to place plants in. Simply drill or cut a hole in the bottom for drainage and you've got yourself an instant charming plant container.
If you have a large stump close to, or in, your garden, you can hollow it out to put a pot into. Use a wide boring drill bit and drill out several holes that make up the outside diameter of the circle. Once you have most of the material drilled out for the circle, continue boring out the material on the inside. Using a chisel, remove all the remaining wood that is left between the holes. Put in the pot and fill in any gaps around it with dirt.
If you break a large garden pot, don't throw it away. Simply cut off the bottom half at an angle and place it on the ground in your desired location or just bury it halfway into the ground. This will give the illusion that it is more like an artifact that's been unearthed.
For a really fun idea (and less permanent), take a pair of old cowboy boots, fill them with dirt and top with your choice of plant. And, you can also paint the boots with spray paint to make them stand out or blend in.
A common alternative to garden pots is a wooden barrel that is cut in half. Although they are made to hold liquids, it's a good idea to still coat them on the inside with a water sealant to protect them.
A simple idea is to take a used car tire, lay it down level and fill that with dirt. They can even be stacked to make a very interesting garden.
If you look around, you will see that there are plenty of ordinary items that you can use as plant containers for your garden. Your imagination is your only limit.
If you have a large stump close to, or in, your garden, you can hollow it out to put a pot into. Use a wide boring drill bit and drill out several holes that make up the outside diameter of the circle. Once you have most of the material drilled out for the circle, continue boring out the material on the inside. Using a chisel, remove all the remaining wood that is left between the holes. Put in the pot and fill in any gaps around it with dirt.
If you break a large garden pot, don't throw it away. Simply cut off the bottom half at an angle and place it on the ground in your desired location or just bury it halfway into the ground. This will give the illusion that it is more like an artifact that's been unearthed.
For a really fun idea (and less permanent), take a pair of old cowboy boots, fill them with dirt and top with your choice of plant. And, you can also paint the boots with spray paint to make them stand out or blend in.
A common alternative to garden pots is a wooden barrel that is cut in half. Although they are made to hold liquids, it's a good idea to still coat them on the inside with a water sealant to protect them.
A simple idea is to take a used car tire, lay it down level and fill that with dirt. They can even be stacked to make a very interesting garden.
If you look around, you will see that there are plenty of ordinary items that you can use as plant containers for your garden. Your imagination is your only limit.
About the Author:
Daniel Rapier has been working in gardens since his early childhood and has always been interested in educating others regarding gardening and landscaping techniques. If you'd like to know more about container gardening, visit AllGardenPots.com
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