Actually, this was in HIS junk pile as in he didn't even want it because it pales in comparison to his other finds. So I gladly scooped it up, like normal, not knowing what I would use it for.
Then inspiration struck.
Here she is before some plants. Look at all that aged yumminess!!!
I needed something for the middle runway between our yard and the neighbors. See where the arrow is pointing. I wanted something neutral and low because in the rock bed behind the toolbox planter I have boxwoods, Goblin Gaillardia, and Meadow Sage Caradonna. I planted them last year, and I am happy to report they all came back! It is my first perennial garden so I am pretty excited. They don't look like much now, but they will.
There we go, isn't she a cutie now.
On a sad note, we had snow on Sunday and those pretty purple guys in the background didn't make it. I am annoyed because I had carried this baby into the house for a few nights to protect them, but I had no idea it was going to snow. So I will have to replace them, but all in all I love the toolbox planter.
I plan to add some type of groundcover around the toolbox so it looks a little more at home.
Tip: Makesure whatever you use for a planter has drainage. According to my Goolge searches this is the most important thing for container gardens.
Don't for get to enter my CSNStores.com Giveway.
Love this container for plants. Colorado can be frustrating in the spring. I don't think we are done with the cold weather yet -- looks like we are going to get hit with some in the next few days! Ugh!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I've been holding off on planting anything since the weather has been so unpredictable lately. Pretty and warm one day and snowing the next, its just crazy!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea - have you ever been on cindees garden - blogspot - she makes the coolest items for her garden and is super sweet too. I'll be back - peek in by me too Jennifer jennsthreegraces
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! Your right the tool box is aged just perfect! SNOW??? How can that be, doesn't mother nature know we are ready for spring to stay??
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I love it! It is perfect for that!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to keep it from rusting more and falling apart, give it a spray with some clear coat.
Oh -- I love that. How clever you are. Thank you for linking this post to the Boardwalk Bragfest!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic way to use that great box! I love it! Container gardens are so wonderful, and that one takes the cake! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that old rusted tool box! Clever of you to use it as a planter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!
Neat idea! I bet my hubby has an old toolbox around here somewhere. :) Thanks for the visit!
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