Securing
Containers -
Making
your containers stay where you put them
Creating a window
box or hanging garden is simple. Just remember the three W's: weight,
water, and weather. The combination of plants, soil, water, and
wood (or ceramic) is going to be heavy. A medium-size plant can
weigh 50 pounds or more. You will need to make plans to protect
the area around the planter from water damage, and use materials
that can stand up to wind and rain.
Here's a short
list of the most common materials and tools you'll need to install
a planter or window box:
- Stud finder
- Power drill
(electric or cordless)
- Molly bolts
or anchor bolts
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Hooks or
eyebolts (for hanging plants)
- Heavy cord
- Varnished
(or weather-treated) wood
- Mounts or
brackets (for railing or window boxes)
- Wire
- Drip-proofing
Before placing
a large planter anywhere, take a look at the spot you've chosen
to see how it will handle drips from excess water. You don't want
water damage to collect underneath your favorite flowers. You can
drill holes in outside window boxes to drain water away from building
walls. Hanging plants should have saucers underneath to catch extra
water. Elsewhere you can use saucers, cork liners, or other materials
to keep floors and tables dry.
Check out the
section of our store to see our collection of plant
supports.
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