Metal Basket Container Planting

By webesemps
July 22, 2016

There are many metal objects available to use for container planting, such as tubs, troughs, cans, buckets, cups, bowls, etc. While browsing through an antique mall, I found a metal basket that I thought was quite distinctive. The question I asked myself was, "What do I do with it?" My answer: "Plant succulents, of course!"

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Jul 22, 2016 7:32 AM CST
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Name: Rosie
HILLSBOROUGH, NC (Zone 7b)
If it sparkles - I'm there!
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I love to troll for baskets and objects to repurpose just for the garden BRAVO!!

This would be a fine post for the garden art forum..under recycled don't throw it away!
Don't squat with yer spurs on!

People try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved
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Jul 22, 2016 8:49 AM CST
Name: Christie
Central Ohio 43016 (Zone 6a)
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Wow! What a great idea! I think using the screen material was great -- I may use it for some projects of my own. This looks like it was professionally done - you could win an award! Thanks!
Plant Dreams. Pull Weeds. Grow A Happy Life.
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Jul 22, 2016 9:15 AM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
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Thank you Rosie and CW for your very nice compliments. They are awards in themselves for me! Smiling
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Jul 22, 2016 10:14 AM CST
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Name: Rosie
HILLSBOROUGH, NC (Zone 7b)
If it sparkles - I'm there!
Bookworm Dragonflies Garden Art Region: North Carolina Plays in the sandbox Deer
Well Deserved
Don't squat with yer spurs on!

People try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved
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Jul 23, 2016 9:26 AM CST

I agree with all of the other posts; your basket is gorgeous, and the article you wrote about it is a welcome inspiration! Thank you!
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Jul 23, 2016 10:23 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Rosie
HILLSBOROUGH, NC (Zone 7b)
If it sparkles - I'm there!
Bookworm Dragonflies Garden Art Region: North Carolina Plays in the sandbox Deer
Welcome! to you!
Don't squat with yer spurs on!

People try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved
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Jul 25, 2016 4:14 AM CST
Name: Suga
Coastal South Carolina (Zone 8b)
Bee Lover Garden Ideas: Master Level
Beautiful!!!! I have done this before but I didn't think about using the screen idea. How smart! I just used the coconut liner. The screen will last much longer. Thanks for a great idea! I tip my hat to you.
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