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Old 25-02-2013, 05:05 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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Default Wheelbarrows as planters

Steve B wrote:
I have no less than a dozen wheelbarrows, some worth $2, and some in
very good condition that could be used for heavy lifting. Thing is,
we usually don't pass up any under $5.

SWMBO wants some planters made for spring. I think I know to use a
rock base for drainage, some potting soil mixed with amendments, a
little fertilizers, etc.

I was just wondering how many had made sculptures of any of these, or
stacked them in any way. Some may be hung at all angles. Some will
be repainted, new wood, varnish, shiny finish, and some will stay
looking old, or made to look old. Googled it, but didn't find a lot
of anything that caught my attention.

Steve

Got welding and metal stuff, so can make stands easily, just looking
for overall visualizations, perhaps actual projects.

Steve


I must confess to prejudice here, to me it is an idea that has been so done
to death it has gone past being a cliche into parody. The fact that your
searching hasn't turned up anything appealing says it all. How much do you
like gnomes? If you love them you may learn to love this stuff.

On a practical side the tray is usually shallow in relation to depth so they
will tend to dry out in hot weather unless watered attentively. Also unless
there are drainage holes no amount of rock base will prevent drowning during
prolonged rain. Not ideal planters.

David