Need ideas for this old built-in planter box, besides live plants!
Any ideas of how to fill this box in our entryway? We have a puppy and I’m worried she will get into the dirt if we put live plants here. Not a big fan of artificial, unless there is something specific someone can recommend that looks real and would take up the space? Open to other ideas!
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kazzh
2 years agoRelated Discussions
Planter Box Plant Ideas Appreciated
Comments (4)I utilize potted ivy/hanging geraniums elsewhere with great success. With a little deadheading & fertilizer, they thrive. It's the middle of Dec and they're throwing out blooms like crazy. So yes, geraniums were at the top of my list although I was thinking about branching out. I love lantana although my experience with them is that they get quite large. And in my part of the world, they don't bloom well w/ winter shadows. Do you think a mish-mash of different flowers would be aesthetically better or worse than a consistent mix of 1-2 plant types (i.e. geraniums & petunias)? Also, do you keep your planter box flowers in their pots so you can trade them out twice a year? Or do you plant them in soil and treat them like perennials? Remember: I'm within 5 miles from the ocean and don't have to worry about frost. Southern CA has its issues, but weather is not one of them. I've lived in Seattle & Dallas and learned that many of the traditional rules don't apply to our gardens. Thanks......See MoreNeed ideas for old stone barn foundation-Pics
Comments (33)Here in central Pa, there are unfortunately many deserted, ruined farmsteads. Unfortunate in that so much of the beautiful farmland is being "developed". It seems so rampant that very soon this will all disappear. Only subdivisions and malls for miles in any direction. Your home and property are beautiful and that the barn "ruin" was left is truly amazing. You've obviously worked hard to achieve all that is presented in your pictures. It's beautiful! Many years ago the city of Philadelphia discovered the foundations of Ben Franklin's home - only the foundation. Because they couldn't possibly reconstruct the home, they erected an "outline" in steel of the home's dimensions. Along that line, I was wondering if placing some trellis panels between some of the post footings to provide a shelter and an impression of barn walls - perhaps to block winter prevailing winds. There are pictures of old barns and their interiors on the web. I searched and found pix of walls and doors of stalls that would make useful, complementary trellis panels - not the usual 6x6 squares or diamonds. Also some pictures show uprights that have "y"-shaped brackets at the top evidently to support a roof overhang. I'm certainly not suggesting that the whole outline be placed, just an appropriate area, perhaps to view the gardens in winter or on a sultry summer day. Since many barn ruins are seen falling down at the edges of meadows, I wondered if native plants would help the mood like Virginia creeper or native scarlet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) or clematis on the trellises, or clambering over the footings, Alleghany spurge for ground cover, etc. There are so many thoughtful responses here from experienced, creative people for your consideration. What an engaging way to spend a long cold winter. I hope you'll post updates on what you decided to do and the project's progress....See MoreNeed ideas for soutfacing window box
Comments (7)Thank you all! What great suggestions. I love sun coleus in sun and shade, and I agree they are great in shade too. Not enough sun for lantana. I'm copying the suggestions for other shade areas. I went to pick up 10 bags of mulch and some pentas. Talked to my favorite local nursery guy to see what he thought. I ended up with green wax-leaf begonias. Sounds boring, but they are enormous and the the pink undertone in the red ones goes with the pink brick and the bright green is a nice contrast. These begonias are a new version call "Big" Supposedly they can get 1 1/2 feet wide and the leaves are almost the size of my palm. It was a spontaneous purchase and I'll be back to the drawing board or ready for more parsley next winter. Don't worry, I have 2 very happy huge parsley plants and some fennel. Any cats or eggs I spot will be relocated there. thanks again. c Here's what I ended up with. Here is a link that might be useful: Big series...See MoreFeedback on strawberry planters I built
Comments (58)rina: Good idea to look around outside the city area. I did find some after you suggested but I do not know the price yet. It also seems they like bulk pricing of some sort. I do not know yet. Our HD/Lowes do sell cedar boards of several sizes - not much in stock but works for me at times. They are a bit pricier - do not remember the price though - probably 2-3 times a similarly sized pine boards. I think the HD ones are a bit cheaper since they are smooth on one side and rough on the other side. jeanwedding: HD/Lowes lumber are bottom of the line. I select through the pieces to find few of them that are straight and flat. It is a pain to sort through them....See More
Jilly
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoSuch a cool feature! And love your floor tile, is it vintage?
I agree with KW — containers with plants in them, and stone on bottom, as suggested.
Or a planter box set inside it:
Or, tile over it and use it for a cool sculpture. But I really think with all the railing and hard surfaces, tall plants would look great and soften the area up.
l pinkmountain
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
Sarah
2 years agoGreat ideas!! Thank you everyone! I filled it with pea gravel and a few plants. Need to get stands. It looks better already. I just wanted to place a few to start to see how many I would need.
Jinx- where did you find those cool planters?
KW PNW Z8
2 years agoJilly
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoThat’s looking great!
Sorry I forgot to link those planters! Here they are:
1. https://www.allmodern.com/decor-pillows/pdp/arzola-2-piece-iron-pot-planter-set-a000507038.html
2. Pinterest, no source listed
4. https://www.allmodern.com/decor-pillows/pdp/gaskell-short-polymer-planter-box-a000822555.html (Out of stock, but might be available on other sites)
Lots of places sell similar MCM planters: Crate and Barrel, Overstock, Wayfair, Target, West Elm, CB2, ect.
I really like the pea gravel you chose. :)
ETA: Love these:
https://www.hairpinlegs.com/collections/furniture/products/bullet-planter?variant=23424592183354
I saw them in this Atomic Ranch article (love that site):https://www.atomic-ranch.com/home-decor/affordable-bullet-planters/
l pinkmountain
2 years ago
KW PNW Z8