Since it was simply grand to be outside today, I decided to tackle a small diy project. I saw this planter idea on Pinterest so I went to work on recycling some 5 gallon buckets we had leftover from working on the house.
I wanted black planters, not blue. So I sanded them lightly with sand paper. (also left over from sanding trim in this house!!)
I used Krylon spray paint (stated could be used on plastic) in matte black.
Took about 30-45 minutes to dry completely. Then I added a bit of trim just under the top lip of the bucket. Used my hot glue gun and should have used a thicker jute but I did not have it. So I went with what I had on hand.
Then off to Lowe's to get some plants. Now I realize that just because it is gorgeous outside today, I know it is not yet officially spring. So I chose some cool hardy plants...
Arugula, curly kale, rosemary and parsley. Well parsley may not weather a frost/freeze but I got it anyway.
I had three buckets/planters. I filled two with the new plants, and the other one with my sky pencil japanese holly that I am trying to save. It was in a smaller planter on the front porch during the holidays and it is not doing very well right now.
I gave them a good sprinkling of water and ... there they are. The greens should fill in nicely, and once they are harvested, I will be able to replace with something that will handle the warmer days ahead.
Not too bad for left over buckets!
Until next time...
Enjoy!
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