Drill at least three drainage holes in the bottom of each built-in deck planter. Then, you'll want to make sure the deck planks underneath don't rot over time if they're made of wood. We suggest checking underneath each planter at least monthly to examine the wood. Composite decking and...
You can attach the corbels directly to the window planter box, or attach them to the house to act as additional support when installing. Related Reading: Vintage Corbel Tutorial and Template 4. Prime and Paint Before you get to the fun, make sure to fill in any nails holes with some woo...
I like to “build in” drainage to planters likethe small painted teacup planterpictured below in the first photo. To do this, I add in a small later of perlite into the bottom of the container. Then I plant my succulent or cactus usingextremely well-draining soil. The second picture bel...
Turn your balcony or patio into a modern garden oasis with this project comprised of three pieces, two planter boxes and one concrete slab for the bench. It can be moved around with relative ease and the deep planters allow plant roots plenty of room to grow. Drain holes in the bottom ...
Drill to make drainage holes Copper metallic paint & paint brush Blue patina spray Disposable gloves Pebbles Succulents (keep reading for the specific kinds I used) Cactus/succulent potting mix My Upcycled Planter A few months ago, my son received his monthly Citrus Lane box, and in it was a...
Choose a fountain. It can be one meant to mount a wall, a standalone fountain, single or multi-tiered, or even a birdbath will do! Step 2: Prep Your Container Drain the fountain of water and make sure that any drainage holes are covered, if any. You can use a broken piece of pot...
Then I remembered the metal trash can in the yard that I’d used as a tomato planter one year. My husband had drilled holes on the outside near the bottom of the can all those years ago for me, so water would drain out and the potatoes wouldn’t be sitting in the mud. ...
There are some amazing planters and pots for succulents that don't have drainage holes. Find out how to properly water your succulents in one of them!
Plant. You can plant just about anything in a raised bed that you would in the ground. Raised beds are ideal for flowers; vegetables and herbs; fruits, such as strawberries; and even dwarf fruit trees, including peach and plum. Maintain. Raised beds tend to drain fast, so they require ...
to a lighter, fluffier soil. Make sure you have plenty of drainage holes in your containers. If all else fails grow plants that like their feet in water. Plants like Cyperus, Alocasia, Colocasia, Acorus, and many others will thrive in containers that drain slowly. If you tend to keep ...