Some Simple Alternatives to Ordinary Garden Pots
A great and versatile way to bring new life to your existing garden is with garden pots. However, there are several items that you can use in place of your standard garden pots. For example, use an old rusty watering can to place your plants in. Just drill a hole in the bottom for water drainage and you have yourself a charming plant container.
If you happen to have a large stump close to your garden, you can hollow it out deep enough to sink a pot into. Just use a wide boring drill bit to drill out holes that make the outside diameter of the circle. When you have the circle all drilled out, keep drilling as many holes as you can on the inside of the circle. Once you have as much material drilled out as you can, remove the remaining wood with a chisel. Then fill in the gaps around the pot with dirt.
If you break a large garden pot, don’t throw it away. Simply cut off the bottom half at an angle and place it on the ground in your desired location or just bury it halfway into the ground. This will give the illusion that it is more like an artifact that’s been unearthed.
For a less permanent but really fun idea, you can take a pair of old boots and fill them with dirt and top with a plant of your choice. You can even paint the boots with spray paint to make them blend in or stand out.
A common alternative to garden pots is a wooden barrel that is cut in half. Although they are made to hold liquids, it’s a good idea to still coat them on the inside with a water sealant to protect them.
A simple idea is to lay down a used car tire and fill it with dirt. You can even stack four or five tires to make a very interesting garden feature.
Look around and you will see that there are plenty of objects you can use as containers for your garden. Your only limit is your imagination.
Daniel Rapier has been working in gardens since his early childhood and has always been interested in educating others on garden pot and landscaping techniques. If you’d like to know more about garden pots, visit AllGardenPots.com
