Buckets As Plant Containers!!

Good idea Jacque and with the panels down the sides a bit of decor too which would cost extra if it was a pot. :o)

Thanx Morg :) i like useing Black Containers in My Borders 2 as their harder 2 see amoungst the Plants :)

Well done Jac :o)

Thanx TT :)

Another good idea Jacque :o)

Will these containers be frost proof Jacque? On here recently somone said that Fuchsia roots are susceptable to frost?

I dont know Dr ? i keep all my Contained Fuchsias In My GH over winter so it wont matter to me :) They r however made from a good material :)

Not a problem then for you Jacque - but for those that might not have a greenhouse it also went on to suggest burying them in their plastic pots over winter.

Thats a great idea Dr :)

i use these when i want to plant an invasive plant, bamboo etc, i bury them in the border, its a waste to use good pots lol..

That's a great idea, I've been planting in buckets like that for a while and you can even paint the buckets if you're not happy with them looking bucket-like :) I painted mine blue and green colours using left over paint, who needs expensive garden-centre pots! And they do seem to be frost proof, although mine are all in a south-facing London garden so we don't get much frost here at all, but my buckets looks excactly like the one you've used.

Good idea jacque........i use the black flower buckets you can buy at the supermarkets.....99p for 10........

Hi Holly i used them 1s this yr & thats what all my Fuchsias have grown out of :) i like Mine Black so i wont be Painting Them :)

I like them black as well........good idea to try a bigger bucket.....i may need some next year........

Good idea and cost saving as well.Great looking fuchsias Jacque.

If ud like Orange Buckets B&Q have them in that colour 4 98p :) Thanx RK this 1 is called Spion Kop :)

Thanks jacque......

great idea jacque, you will be busy ;o))

I use similar buried in the garden to contain Mint.

Hollyeaves I use the same buckets they are really usefull I grow my crocosmia in them.

Im always Busy San :) Mint&Crocosmia in buckets sound like good ideas 2 keep them in Control :)

Well done Jac , like you say they are cheap unobtrusive and much better quality than some of the plant pots for sale!

I thought that 2 PP :)

Thanks Mavisc52.........