Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Wednesday Vignette, inspiration

Surely I'm not the only one who looks at these "round reducers" (so says the shelf tag at the orange big box) and sees shiny metal planters in the traditional shape?

Yes the bottom is open...but if you're placing them on soil rather than a hard surface, and don't plan to move them, then who cares? Perfect for an extremely cold hardy Agave that wants great drainage...

Weather Diary, June 20: Hi 79, Low 61/ Precip 0

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  1. AlisonJune 21, 2017

    I've never noticed those specifically, but I do occasionally make the rounds of the hardware store looking for things to plant in.

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      I frequently walk the metal aisles and this was the first I'd seen them.

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  2. LINDA from Each Little WorldJune 21, 2017

    You do have the eye for how to use an item in alternative ways. I would need them to get really dull before they'd work in my garden, however.

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      Nothing a little sandpaper couldn't handle...

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  3. Anna KJune 21, 2017

    Oooh - good one - thanks for sharing! Need to make it to the orange one - I always seem to go to the other big box store, which is closer to my house.

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      I suppose it's closer to mine too, but if I head to the HD past IKEA then there are all sorts of shopping opportunities....

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  4. Mark and GazJune 21, 2017

    You're on to something there, looks 'industrial chic' too!

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      Funny label, but I suppose it does fit.

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  5. louisJune 21, 2017

    I love walking around the big box and dreaming of ideas. Yesterday I saw some pretty cool plants at the big box too! Who knew!?!

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      Right? Occasionally they do impress...

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  6. Kris PetersonJune 21, 2017

    I'd certainly have seen them as planters. What in heck is a "round reducer" supposed to be used for? I guess I need to wander further than the plant section when my husband manages to haul me with him on one of his big box store trips.

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      I have no idea what job a round reducer could perform!

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  7. AlanJune 21, 2017

    I see robot heads. Just me?

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  8. tvojtJune 21, 2017

    I completely saw shiny metal pots. Now I have to go look for those. I was just in a big box store looking for a sprinkler. Why don't I wander through the aisles with an eye to repurpose something......

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  9. outlawgardenerJune 21, 2017

    Can't wait to see what you do with these in your garden!

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    1. danger gardenJune 21, 2017

      I left them behind. I did buy a couple other pieces though!

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  10. Evan BeanJune 21, 2017

    I've looked through the hardware aisle before for container material. I would try to find some way to add a bottom to them, though.

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    1. AlanJune 22, 2017

      I think they might sell metal "covers" that are a flat circle (used to "plug" a hole) that could fit in here as a bottom. Worth checking? Maybe Loree saw them...

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  11. UnknownJune 22, 2017

    there she goes again...

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