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Posted: May/26/2009 4:45 AM PST
Hi: I have never gardened before having lived in apts my whole adult life. I recently moved into a house and now I would like to plant a small flower garden. There was obviously a garden there before, so I know that I have to dig it up and plants some annuals. I don't think that will be a problem. My question today is about containers. I have 2 of those old steel milk containers. Do you know what I mean? They are 18 inches high and have a 7 inch opening in the top. It might be tacky, but I would like to place them outside near the fence and put some kind of flowers in them. I am worried about drainage and how to transplant the flowers into it. I was going to buy a hanging basket and put them in there. Any help would be appreciated. thank you |
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Posted: May/26/2009 6:39 AM PST
Yes, I know what kind you mean. If they aren't of great value, I'd try to get some holes in the bottom if it were possible. |
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Posted: May/27/2009 2:11 PM PST
Witt, great idea but I tried that one time. Those things will dull a drill bit faster than anything. I just found a pot that sits just in the top part. The pot give you good drainage but looks like the plants are growing in the milk can. 
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Posted: Jun/03/2009 3:36 PM PST
I agree with mommabear. I was going to say the same thing. I have one and planned on doing that. Just haven't found the right size yet. I was going to put it on the porch though, unless its weathered and you want that look in your garden. But if you have 2 why not on your porch steps? I do like the garden idea though. Mine isn't weathered though, so i have a hard time putting it out there. |
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Posted: Jun/19/2009 4:39 PM PST
How about just leaving your plant in a pot just big enough to fit in the opening of the milk can but not go all the way in. That way you can take the plant out and dump any water from the can. |
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