Last summer, we didn't really do much to enhance the patio; mostly just a table to hold the umbrella for shade. This year, I have grand plans. Starting with a little three-pocket planter. I found an absolutely perfect one on Pinterest. However, like so many on there, the link was a dud and though it promised plans, I never could find any. Though, here's a picture of one that I originally fell in love with:
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Next, break out the jigsaw:
Here are all the pieces, cut, sanded and drilled:
Start assembly:
Next came some extra color. I really like the weathered look, and it's easiest achieved by staining with tea and vinegar. First, I boiled up a vat of Earl Gray tea.
Here it is, all painted with tea. Also, while I was at it, I pulled out my the little side table from the patio to give it a weathered make-over too:
Once it was dry, I realized that I must've gotten treated wood 'cuz the tea and vinegar didn't do much besides make it look dirty. Ah well, what's done is done, so I forged ahead and lined the pockets with some burlap and - FINALLY - it was all ready for some dirt!
Boom! Here it is with some plants. I've just got to figure out what to plant in the third square. I had been nurturing these little poppy seedlings intending to transplant them when they're a little bigger, but then Google told me they were more spring or fall flowers (and I'm still a little unclear on whether planting perennials in planters is a bad idea or not). So, I'll just have to see how things play out.
So, perhaps not perfect, but I'm excited to give it a go. Here's hoping for a fruitful summer!
2 comments:
I'm excited to see it next we're in the neighborhood! The pictures look great!
You deck is turning into a warm and friendly addition to your home. :)
I am beginning to think that there might be more green in your thumb than you think!! :) :)
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