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Old Planter : Spring Flowers and Bulbs

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By Alanb


Old Planter : Spring Flowers and Bulbs

This is a very old planter that we aquired a few months ago. This is planted with spring bulbs (tulips and small daffodils) ... also pansies and hellebores .... (Helleborus x Hybridus "Tutu"). Oh and I must mention, it had some 10 year old compost mixed with the soil, when planting.



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Lovely pot and plantings.

7 Apr, 2014

 

Thank you ... "All the way from Vancouver Island" WOW !

8 Apr, 2014

 

Good feature ...
Added to GoYpedia ... :o)

8 Apr, 2014

 

Thank you terra!

8 Apr, 2014

 

really like the old planter.

8 Apr, 2014

 

Thanks Marybells ... There used to be a flower border running along the inside of the laurel hedge. This was done by the builder/landscaper and made maintenance of the inside of the hedge almost impossible. I have therefore removed the plants from the border and grassed it, for easier maintenance. The pot as you say makes a nice feature and is actually right outside the front door. The daffodils in the grass are a "mistake", I thought I had dug them all out of the old border. I'll get the rascals next time!

8 Apr, 2014

 

had not noticed those...
thank you for run down on great job done.

8 Apr, 2014

 

I'm crazy about this planter! It's the kind of planter I've been dreaming about.

9 Apr, 2014

 

Thanks Carmela 2000. We were very lucky to get this ..... We think it is 60 - 70 years old. My cousin had it, loaned it to my Mum in the 1970's. I was asked to return it to my cousin, when Mum unfortunately passed away 5 years ago. My cousin passed away last year, we were praying that we could have this. My second cousins kindly agreed to let us have it, when they sold their Mums house, as they had no use for it ........... Phew!

9 Apr, 2014

 

Lovely story of the pot Alan. I'm glad you have it. It's beautiful. My MIL passed away a few weeks ago, and there is a nice pot of Dad's in the garden that I am hoping is coming to live here...must remind OH to pick it up today!

11 Apr, 2014

 

Karen, I hope you get as much pleasure out of your pot, when it arrives. Don't forget to post a picture, when you have planted it up.

11 Apr, 2014

 

I think it is in the car boot Alan I've not been well today, so haven't been out to check it yet...to make sure OH brought the right pot, but I'm sure he will have done. I will post aid as soon as it's looking lovely!

11 Apr, 2014

 

Thank you, look forward to seeing the end result.

12 Apr, 2014

 

Looking good Alan : )

28 Apr, 2014

 

Thanks Stevie.

28 Apr, 2014

 

A superior pot indeed.

14 Jun, 2014

 

Thank you Dd2 we were very lucky to get this, it has a great sentimental value to us.

15 Jun, 2014

 

Even better still ....

16 Jun, 2014

 

;~))

17 Jun, 2014



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