Friday, February 10, 2012

Pots & Planters

Pots and planters provide function and beauty in the garden. So many great gift choices that enhance any garden design and performance.

Top Five Mother’s Day Gift Picks From Gardener’s Supply

Gardener’s Supply is one of my favorite online stores for gardeners. They have such a variety that I haven’t been able to find in any of my local stores. So, after much deliberation and research, here are my top five picks for Mother’s Day gifts from Gardener’s Supply – starting with the lowest price item [...]

SAVE 25% On New, Sturdy Upside Down Tomato Planter

Honestly, I was disappointed with the first topsy turvey planter I purchased a few years ago but I think Gardener’s Supply has now perfected the product and the process. This upside down tomato planter -known as the Revolution Planter – looks very sturdy and the planting process is much easier than I encountered in the [...]

Planting Tips Video For Tipsy Pots

Tipsy pot towers really do get a lot of attention in the garden and make a great conversation starter!   Once again, I enlisted my sister, Jennifer, to help me make a video about planting our tipsy pots (sometimes called crazy pots!).  You’ll see just how easy it is to create this vertical container garden. Tipsy [...]

My #1 Gardening Gift Idea Makes Tipsy Pots Look Like They’re Floating!

November 30, 2009 by  
Filed under Less than $75.00, Pots & Planters, Unique Ideas

You’ll swear it’s magic!  I’m no magician but here’s a picture of my floating flower pots on my deck this summer.  They’re really fun and easy to make, and the gardener on your list is going to LOVE it!   This metal plant stand is my #1 gardening gift recommendation for 2009.    Several years ago I bought metal plant stands at a garden show for [...]

Sale on Redwood Planters and Furniture

Save money now on all shapes and sizes of redwood planters and outdoor furniture.   Forever Redwood is an eco-friendly company that hand-manufactures beautiful, quality products:  solid wooden picnic tables, planter boxes, benches, pergolas, and more.  (Read my recommendations about redwood planters and outdoor loungers.) Guaranteed not to rot or decay for decades.  What a guarantee!  [...]

Garden Plant Stands Work Inside, Too

Plant stands must be a hot topic since lots of you have been looking for them!  I agree that they are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can have AND many designs work just as well in your living room or sun room as your garden or patio.  It’s so easy to move  garden plant stands [...]

Revolutionary Planter Turns Tomatoes Upside-Down

May 20, 2009 by  
Filed under Less than $75.00, Pots & Planters

Say goodby to weeding, staking, or tying your tomatoes and say hello to a delicious harvest of homegrown tomatoes. This new and improved self-watering Revolution Planter is better than ever and sure to please any vegetable gardener – especially with limited space or mobility.

Plant Stands Double For Bird Feeders X Four

This is the durable plant stand I’ve been looking for! Not only is it perfect for smaller spaces, you also get more bang for your buck by hanging up to four flower baskets or bird feeders at the same time.  What a great gift for any gardener! This freestanding 7-foot tall hanger is made of [...]

Tiered Self-Watering Planters Let You Pack Up & Go

May 11, 2009 by  
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Pots & Planters

When I go out of town in the summer, I have to make arrangements for my dog and I have to get a babysitter to water my flowers.  Now it’s much easier!  Not only do these self-watering planters give just the right amount of water for the plants, they don’t throw a party at my house for their friends!  Save [...]

Adaptable Garden Planters Accessorize Any Garden

I love the flexibility of a garden planter!  They’re so adaptable and portable in any space.  You can move them all over your garden – maybe you need a little punch of color here, or some additional height there, or maybe you need a planter for cherry tomatoes on your deck, patio, or rooftop!  Since they come in so many [...]