Is it ok to plant plants in old pots and pans made of aluminum, cast iron, nonstick etc.?
March 31, 2010 - 10:16 pm
I will drill holes for drainage.
sure, plant them in anything you like, just remember to poke a hole in the bottom of them to allow the water to flow through
April 1st, 2010 at 3:23 am
i do not see why not it would probably be easier to repot them later on.
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April 1st, 2010 at 4:09 am
sure, plant them in anything you like, just remember to poke a hole in the bottom of them to allow the water to flow through
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April 1st, 2010 at 4:41 am
Yes
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April 1st, 2010 at 5:12 am
YOU CAN PLANT STUFF IN ABOUT ANYTHING. I HAVE STUFF PLANTED IN AN OLD BEAT UP COPPER BOILER. YOU MIGHT WANT TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR RUST ON THE CAST IRON,OTHERWISE IT’S GOOD. IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE THIS, ONE TIP FOR YOU IS TO USE STYROFOAM PEANUTS IN THE BOTTOM FOR DRAINAGE, IT’S WAY LIGHTER THAN GRAVEL OR ROCKS IF YOU HAVE A BIG POT AND IT WORKS JUST AS GOOD. THEY WILL LOOK COOL IN STUFF LIKE THAT!
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GARDENER 30 YEARS…
April 1st, 2010 at 5:56 am
Absolutely! Just be sure you choose a plant that is a suitable size for a smaller container. I have a whole set of aluminum pots, pans, kettles, and coffee pots that I have planted with sedum and hen and chickens and they look great. I also plant several aluminum laundry tubs and an old cream separator every year with a variety of annuals, such as marigolds, petunias, alysum, lobelia, salvia, begonias, etc. The smaller pots and pans will require more frequent watering, however, as they dry out quickly. You sound like a fun gardener with fun ideas. Go for it!
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Personal experience with lots of experimenting through the years.
April 1st, 2010 at 6:06 am
a good idea and recyling as well,good on you.
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April 1st, 2010 at 6:34 am
I use them all the time and I have beautiful flowers in everything I’ve planted in them. I have a big black cast iron pot that i planted minature gardenias in it and they are gorgeous and smells so good winter and summer.
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E XPERIENCE
April 1st, 2010 at 6:40 am
Another cool idea when you run out of pots and pans, is old shoes. Line the inside with old nylon window screen, fill with dirt and flowers.Leave a pair by the back door.Hang em in trees.
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