Honeysuckle, a Make-over & the Daisies
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| Honeysuckle |
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| Planter make-over |
Caution: large thin plastic planter can split
Once the rocks for weight and drainage, and soil, are added, carefully placing it on a hard surface will help prevent it from splitting.
I will not buy another large planter that is thin plastic.
The planter (photo) is being made over with spray paint and pieces of tape. Several applications of various colors will be applied.The finish will be a few layers of glossy clear coat.
Over 10 years ago, there was a patch of daisies I had to move/transplant because of my allergies. Seeing them return is a surprise. This year, they will be transplanted to a larger area. The prices of plants this year is so expensive, it is good to have wild flowers growing free.
I haven’t begun in the garden. A chore but enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteHappy Gardening!
The nice weather this week, between thunderstorms, is a good time to garden a bit.
Yesterday, during a downpour, I scrubbed a plastic porch bench in the rain off the roof.
I just saw another honeysuckle tree over at Jeanie's blog today. It must have such a lovely scent. I'm not familiar with this plant, and wondering if it attracts the birds?
ReplyDeleteHave a good May week.
~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteThe birds like the shrubs for bugs. I don't think there's much else on honeysuckle for them to eat.
Alas, covid 2022 booster took away my sense of smell. I do remember the flowers have a wonderful delicate scent that travels.
Having read how honeysuckle spreads, I think I might snip a bit off that mongo-sized tree at the ditch and spread it around!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteHoneysuckle is a hardy plant around here. It grows well and wild all over the place. There's usually suckers you can pull or dig up to start a new one.
Sorry to hear about the planter splitting but nice of you to give it a little makeover rather than throwing it out.
ReplyDeleteHena,
DeleteThe make over is the replacement. The broken planter, rocks and soil, is inside a larger planter. There was a sale for the 2nd one half price just at the time I needed a larger planter. Larger planters don't need all the soil replaced each year, and don't break down like the smaller ones do.
Must be a disease amongst planter pots because RC moved one of ours (brand new too) a teeny little bit and it split right down the side. He was not amused.
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