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Racks
And Tables -
Where
to put them, and why
Racks from garden
stores are already proportioned for potted plants. You can also
turn any wire shelving into a wall rack. Planter tables should have
a lip around the edge, to catch water and prevent pots from sliding
off.
As with other
large planters, plan locations before filling. Choose places away
from doorways and areas where water can damage things. Tables can
be put near high traffic areas; leave room for people to pass without
bumping the table.
What you'll
need: Stud finder, Power drill, Eyebolts and anchor bolts or molly
bolts, Plant rack (or wire shelving) or planter table, Wire.
Use a stud-finder
to locate the beams. If one's available, use a lag bolt or screw
for any shelf brackets. These items have pointed tips and deep thread
to grip the wood. Else you'll need a molly bolt (or an anchor bolt).
Anchor bolts have flanges that open out and grip the wall from the
other side, making it harder for the bolt to pull out.
Mark and drill
starting holes where the hardware will go. Put the bolt through
the bracket's holes, and either screw the bolt into the wood, or
push the bolt through the wall, and open the flanges by screwing
the bolt closed. Then add your rack.
Shelf-type racks
will need some extra hold. Drill two more holes into the wall above
the shelf, at a height equal to the shelf's width. Install eyebolts.
Now, run wire from each wall bolt to the edge of the rack. Twist
and knot the wire to prevent slipping -- you may need pliers to
do this. Long racks may need one more wire in the middle.
If all that
sounds like too much work, you can also buy free-standing racks
that can stand on their own. They take up a bit more space, but
have the added benefit of being portable.
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