DIY - create a wheelbarrow planter
If you ever come across an old wheelbarrow, bound for a nearby dump, grab it! They make amazing planters for your Canadian garden.
This design resembles a miniature or fairy garden. A birdhouse, a machine part to hold water and little rocks for a pathway is a charming start. However, the elements soon disappear as the flowers take over in a big way!
Here are some perks in using a wheelbarrow for a planter:
- The height of the wheelbarrow allows for a lovely cascade which gives your garden an abundant feel.
- If the wheel is intact, your planter can be moved for easy weeding, lawn care or just a different location from time to time.
- Wheelbarrows are large enough to hold enough soil to ensure your plants don't dry out too quickly.
How to create a wheelbarrow planter:
- Drill some drainage holes, especially near the tire if the unit is sloped.
- Add a small layer of crushed gravel over the holes to allow for drainage.
- Add your soil. Mix your soil with a peat moss mixture and fertilizer for proper drainage, water retention and growing power.
Once you try a wheelbarrow planter in your garden, you'll wonder why you didn't have one sooner!
What creative planters do you have in your garden?
Photos and design are courtesy of Funky Junk Interiors
