So I mentioned that I’d started gardening and being the kind of crazy tinkerer that I am, I couldn’t just plant some stuff. So I went over to instructables and found this awesome potting idea.
It’s a rather clever idea, nice and simple with a dramatic appearance. I didn’t want to go full scale for the first try though. The author, jholland, used a 12 inch pot as a base with 8 inch stackers. I went with an 8 inch pot and 4 inch stackers. It was way more cost effective because the pots I purchased were a little on the pricey side. Come to find out they were about double the cost of those at Walmart (though the Walmart ones aren’t quite as nice a shape).
So I went and assembled the materials I needed
Then I added the bracing
A shot from the side with the rod of bamboo I used as the pole. The soil’s in the background on top of the tires.
Now with a bit of soil
More pictures to come. I’ve already done a sample stacking so I can gauge what I want these to look like. I’ve also set a bunch of seeds to grow in a bit before I transplant them into the pot. So it’s all coming together. I’ll probably have the pot itself set to go this evening, but it will likely be a couple of weeks before I can get anything green in there.
Harry S // Jul 6, 2009 at 5:06 am
In the schools we used to learn the planting but rarely we get the success in that but after our graduation till now i have rarely touched this task because rather than my wife i didnt know about the planting but after reading the wonderful plan i am gonna try for a sweet rose planting!Thanks for it!
iphone hack // Jul 7, 2009 at 4:05 am
I love planting specially fruit planting, but too bad i have no large empty space for urban planting, estates is expensive right
remotepc support // Jul 7, 2009 at 8:47 am
Decide where you want your hanging pot to grow. This way you can plan for getting the necessary light for your plants and you can set things …
Gaurav Mahashabde // Jul 8, 2009 at 4:23 am
In the schools we used to learn the planting but rarely we get the success in that. But really it works in the real life I have tried it..
Amy Rich // Jul 8, 2009 at 7:22 am
Hey you are making earth a greener place!You can add some natural manures to your plants for enhancing there growth.And if you have some huge place in balcony or an open area infront of your house ,try planting creepers they are low maintenance and look beautiful, but u have to keep trimming them once in a while.
gilbert // Jul 8, 2009 at 10:55 am
It was great and nice tips…our family love gardening too…we were planting vegetable plants on our garden so we get fresh vegetables and don’t to buy in the market..
borjz // Jul 9, 2009 at 11:38 am
It seems that you really like gardening…but thanks for sharing this ideas…try to have some garden plant on my home and plant some vegetables and flowers…
Tattoo // Jul 9, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Great idea! I need to see more pics. Best of luck getting your seeds to grow. I havent planted anything myself in a few years. I used to grow tomatoes and peppers every year. I just became too bust unfortunately. I do miss it.
Exhaust // Jul 10, 2009 at 11:28 am
Great idea, thanks for the pics. What are you planting?
Iams Dog Food Coupons // Jul 12, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I started my first herb garden this year and I am amazed at how well it’s doing so far. I never thought that I’d enjoy it so much.
I also replanted Strawberries plants from last year and moved them to a “hanging bag” that you nail to a fence post. The slugs were getting to them last year and I was only able to salvage a handful.
I like the idea of pot stacking, great visual effect.
Steve
borjz // Jul 13, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Obviously gardening is enjoyed by a large and growing number of people, making it one of the top leisure activities that can be done at home.
As the interest in all aspects of gardening has increased, so has the need for more information and education. Planting is not just ordinarily putting plants on soil and letting it to grow but we need also knowledge, expertise, and TLC to do this for the guaranteed best result in gardening and have a fruitful plants to grow.
Canaryproject // Jul 14, 2009 at 10:14 am
i love gardening, your info is very good.
veinna12 // Jul 21, 2009 at 5:07 am
You need n’t have a huge herb garden to yield a variety of interesting flavours from your plants. A simple herb pot can provide you with lots of exciting plants to spice up your cooking and create a very manageable green space for a kitchen, patio or small garden area.Thank you for the list of advices!
Custom Essay // Jul 22, 2009 at 11:49 am
Are you sure those papers at the bottom will be able to hold the weight of those pots when there will be plants and sand in it?
Zanzibar beach Holiday // Jul 25, 2009 at 8:57 am
Nice method you used to make stylish and useful pots. I think we have to wait and see the perfect output. If we use this type of pots at home the maintanance time and cost will be less. Even i am also a pot lover, i will try this at home and i will also paste my output here.. Thanks for giving idea to every pot makers and lovers..
garden landscaping ideas // Jul 29, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Can’t wait to see more pictures of your plants in the future. I also look forward to reading more garden landscaping ideas from you as they come. Happy gardening!