New planter...

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On our recent visit to the nursery we saw these wooden planters each made by the local ‘bee man’.
Within minutes one of them had landed in the car boot….a kind gift from OH.
On returning home Rich lined it and it was all ready for painting.
Had to apply 2 coats,although the wood was hardwood.There are legs which raise it off the ground.
When all was dry another visit to the nursery was required….we filled a third of the planter with old plastic pots and broken terracota on top of which old compost and finally fresh multipurpose.
The plants are a mixed collection…Ageratums,Cosmos and Perlagoniums.Covered the surface with alpine grit to retain the moisture.
It was a good purchase and very reasonable at £40.00 each...4′×2′ Hopefully it will last for many years.

25 May, 2022
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Cariad18

I’m liking the colour you chose to paint it and the choice of plants are so pretty together.

25 May, 2022

Amsterdam

Lovely planter and paint colour and nice to know they were made by the local bee man! Good to support local businesses.

25 May, 2022

Lincslass

It looks a really sturdy one and I like the colour, really stands out against the fencing, you have chosen a good mix of plants Julia, very attractive xx

25 May, 2022