An old basket found in a garage when we moved to our new flat . Dirty and smelly :) piece of wicker get a little cleaning and new paint cover. It was lovely with its schabby chic look but didn't match my garden furniture so I decided to cover it with a outdoor woodstain in oak colour.
I decided it will be a great flower container for my garden. It will not last as long as planters made from
stronger materials but I will recycle a plastic bag to line the baskets, cutting little holes to allow for water drainage. Do not set them directly on ground ,use rocks,bricks, pot holders to let air circulate . It will prevent rotting of the baskets in the bottoms.
stronger materials but I will recycle a plastic bag to line the baskets, cutting little holes to allow for water drainage. Do not set them directly on ground ,use rocks,bricks, pot holders to let air circulate . It will prevent rotting of the baskets in the bottoms.
Always remember to use an old piece of cloth or a bin bags to protect grass from paint .
This is how it look when stained. Took two coats of woodstain, on a first picture it looks a little pale.
Other flower baskets found in internet, don't they look beautiful in a garden?
Like other flower containers you can pick them up and move them around wherever you need a splash of color in you garden at the time. How often have you been stuck for a present for a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, brother or sister? It can be a timeless gift, bringing enjoyment for many years.
And a set of flowers I am going to plant in my basket ,Aubrieta Royal Red, Aubrieta Royal Fiolet and my favourite Lavender :
CDN.. with pictures of my basket full of flowers :)
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