Design by Nine

Spring is almost here.
It is not quite time to start planting outside, but you do not have to sit idly by waiting for that last frost to finally pass...




You could get a head start by looking around to see if you have a few not so pretty or not so interesting boxes or other items that could be used as a planter.

Break out that glue gun and gather up some stuff !
( Stuff ? What kind of stuff?)
Just about Anything you may have collected a bunch of... Sticks, shells, rocks, thread spools, jar lids, old shoes, pieces of things that used to be whole, nuts, bolts, wire,..Etc. What if I don't have a bunch of "stuff"?
Go on a gathering mission... If you have kids ( you can borrow some) they are great for gathering bunches of stuff. You could also ask a pack-rat friend for some bunches of stuff.




This does not have to be a lifetime commitment. Just a seasonal commitment! The item does not have to set the theme for your garden or make a statement about your taste... It can be just a tid-bit of interest to tuck in the corner. Or if you end up loving what you have created you can make it the centerpiece of your garden.




Bree and I loved ours so much we bolted it to the porch railing~



Just a few things to keep in mind.... Use the high temp glue sticks if you live in a warmer climate.

More glue can be a better thing. So, buy the glue sticks in BULK.

Drain holes. You can drill these. Or if it is not drill-able.... Be sure to add good drainage material first.

Liner. If your "found" planter item is not of a plant friendly material.

Think water tolerant for your glue on stuff.

IF your item is going to end up being heavy after everything is glued on, you might want to move it there before it gets too heavy. Bet you can guess how I learned this one.... haahaahaa (Thanks guys for helping us move the planter!)

Think Spring!