Copper Patina and Rust Container Gardens
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I know this thread is 5 years old, but WOW, what a fantastic idea with the metal patina'd container gardens! The use of galvanized tubs as containers is both stylish and functional. It's also great to hear you tackled the drainage issue and even installed casters for easy movement.
It's clear you're already doing innovative things with your gardening space, but have you ever considered other eco-friendly lawn alternatives? For example, thyme lawns are becoming increasingly popular. According to https://www.planetnatural.com/thyme-lawn/, they're a sustainable option that requires less water and maintenance compared to traditional lawns.
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It’s funny. I just finished planting a strawberry patch inside the exact same container from tractor supply. I love your idea of Rust and patina and I may try that. On a sidenote, when you go to fill large containers like this, fill the bottom half with logs. Old, rotting log pieces are the best. Then when filling with your soil, water it in along the way. You’ll save yourself a lot of money in gardening soil by only needing about half for this container. Eventually, the wood in the bottom will become soil.😊
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Yes......I love the finished product. What amount of did you spend on all the paint.
End results looked awesome. Even though the cost spent on your planters plus the painting products overall seems a bit costly, not really a drop in the bucket compared to have purchased cement or porcelain nursery pots. Beside the fact of needing 4 to 6 times the number of containers you used averaging the same total square feet of planting space.
My question is if these treated planters are not placed on either grass or garden dirt spaces what stains will sun, rain and environmental elements over time leave on cement, black top or wood/wood composite decking materials? Just a maintenance concern as time goes on? Nobody likes adding additional upkeep unnecessarily and thought you may offer your professional input.
The finish is amazing ‼️❤️ This ❓️ outside the box. I don't need these. But, have some plastic outdoor items I'd like this color/effect. Would this technique work? And weather? Ty 🤩