Waterbutt

I think it was good value for money Clarice, also I think its a good idea to use the old one for plants, I think we all use Amazon, get some good bargains from them,

Thanks Yorkshire was'nt sure if old waterbutt would'nt look right so thats two of us think it will look ok so will do it.:)

Definitely a bargain Clarice. Yes use the other one for potatoes or other veg.

That's a good idea Cinders, saves it from going to Butt Heaven!!

Cindy i dont need to grow potatoes and veg as i have a friend with allotment and he's always giving me some, so will find some nice plant for it.

I was thinking Clarice wanted it for flowers but potatoes and veg sounds a great idea, now you will have to let us know what your going to plant in it Clarice,

Yorkshire it will definetly have flowers or something but not veg :o))

how about some flowers that hang over the side of the old butt, will hide it a bit,

"Waterbutt Heaven" ... funny name... I like it ...
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Adding this to GoYpedia Waterbutts ...

Good idea Yorkshire, i was thinking of cutting it down to about 12-18in then trailing plants will hide it, TT Glad you like the name LOL:o)).thanks for adding it to Goypedia.

lets see how it looks later when you have it planted up Clarice,

Will do, :o))

will look good with flowers in clarice ... i hate wasting anything like that.... i got some good planters from amazon last year.....

Good value that Clarice, i use Amazon a lot for all sorts of things. Old one will look lovely with plants in look forward to seeing a picture :o)

That is a great idea Clarice..looking forward to seeing it planted up..I have never ordered anything from the Internet,but may take a look at Amazon...not a very adventurous person,but maybe its time to start.

Well Done Carol you have got yourself a bargain there and like the idea of using your old one as a plant container;0)

I can imagine nasturtiums trailing over the edge of your old cut-down water butt, Clarice :)

Your new water butt looks a fine specimen....I've yet to source one for us but will be a good idea...we're on a water meter here so another reason to have one. I agree Amazon is a good place to get things at reasonable prices.

It looks more sturdy than most I ve seen and what a great idea using the other one for planting will look great.

Looks awesome - nice buy :):)

good price carol ;o)

I agree, a very good price for it Clarice. I`d use the old water butt for a container, it would look really good. :o)

Yes I think t would be a good idea to cut the old one down, It will look nice with all plants in it :)

I decided i would put flowers in the old butt, but this morning one of my mates came round and came up with a good idea, if i cut it down just abit then make some holes in the sides, it would make a good strawberry planter, and also if i wait till about August they will give me some runners of their strawberry plants,and also give me the compost and horse manure to put init, i know i said i would'nt put veg init, but do fancy the idea of strawberry's in it, and i will stand it next to my greenhouse, so when its all done up it August i will take a photo and show you it done up.

That water butt looks great, Clarice. I still haven't replaced mine and have lost all the water from the two linked butts :(

Good luck with the straws, Clarice. Our council are selling butts next week quite cheaply - I think we will get another one for the greenhouse:)

i have one that comes of my shed and greenhouse. its suprising how quick i can empty them in summer.

I wonder if you will use the water butt without a base...I think I read somewhere it can be difficult if the tap is too close to the ground? Have you been able to get it in situ now, Clarice?

Your strawberry idea (especially with rich manure and soil etc.) sounds like a good plan. It will be good to see how it all comes out :)

I plan to copy your idea of using the damaged water butts for planters, Clarice, brilliant idea. I finally ordered 2 new butts from an internet company that was doing them half price although the stands weren't reduced! They arrived yesterday and my son in law is coming round at the weekend to help me get them in situ (and the old ones moved).

Do you find, Gee, that the stands are pretty much a necessity for the water butts? I have yet to get a water butt and have wondered about needing a stand as well.

Hope you get them in situ over the weekend...son-in-laws are a godsend for projects like that. :)

Some sort of stand is necessary so the tap can be used easily, Whistonlass, but some bricks and a paving slab would work just as well and might be cheaper :)

Aha....yes, it would work...what a good tip. Thanks Gee.

Have'nt got this butt fitted up yet, but having a porch thing taken down in a couple of weeks time, and i'm going to use some of the breezblocks for the bass.

Great bit of recycling, Clarice :)

:o))

My son in law has just left after sorting out my new water butts for me, bless him. He has also cut down the old ones so I can use them as planters. After rain this morning, the sun is now shining :)

Great Gee how far down have you cut them.

Just above half, Clarice, I am hoping to plant clematis in them, + sweet peas, etc. but I need to have my fence replaced first - expensive job although I am lucky that my son in law will do it for me.

This is great news, Gee....water butts in place and the old ones recycled to pots. They will look beautiful when planted up as you plan.

We've recently had two sides of our garden re-fenced (our neighbour shared the cost of one side, but the other neighbour said they couldn't afford to share the cost of fencing on their side). It is expensive as you say, Gee, and you are fortunate that your son-in-law is able to do the labour side of the installation. I hope it all goes to your plan so you can plant up your water butt tubs very soon. :)

Thanks Gee, i'm waiting till i've had a few jobs done in two weeks time, can't wait for it all to be done.