May 29, 2018

Cover your pots

Hiya.  I purchased large 12" black plastic pots to transplant from the smaller ones usually sold with the hanging baskets.  But I don't like seeing the plastic.  Inserting them into galvanized buckets is a solution but those heavy metal handles do not hang from a hook well, and I am always concerned about the weight load.  So I think I've solved that.

We found 3/16" metal rod and after reaming the handle holes slightly, inserted it through to the other side. 
The handle weight on one side makes it tilt a little so I slipped a few small stones in the other side to distribute weight evenly.  Since we drilled holes in the bucket bottom there will be no weight from held water and the plastic hangers will take the load.

Pretty pleased with the result.

Much better!!

Have a great day!

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13 comments:

village folk art said...

YES ... Much better and I LOVE anything galvanized.

Heritage Hall said...

Ingenious ~~ you find the most
clever solutions...

Vera said...

Brilliant! And gorgeous. Well done!!

Vickie said...

Ta da! Well done.

The Eveningstitcher said...

Great idea, Marly! It looks beautiful..I was planting some pots and ran out of dirt....I hate when that happens!

debbie haggard said...

LOVE this look! :-)

Fran said...

Love it!!! What a great solution. You are so clever.

Carol said...

You are so clever, Marly! What a great idea--and your flowers are gorgeous!

diamondc said...

Marly: Very creative, I love the look and the idea, thank-you for sharing with us.

Blessings
Catherine

Barb said...

Those hangers look great!!!What a creative solution!

Annmarie said...

Darn, you're GOOD. Always a solution AND it looks perfect
Enjoy the heat and sun

Mugwump Woolies said...

Great look! I'm a big fan of galvanized anything...so durable too.
Robyn

Rugs and Pugs said...

So very clever. I love the look!!

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