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Posted: April 19 2007 at 9:54am | IP Logged Quote simplemama
I'd love to get some nice containers to set up lots of potted plants on our deck but they are so expensive! Are there any places that sell good inexpensive ones?
Any ideas?
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Posted: April 19 2007 at 10:10am | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
thrift stores

do you know any neighbors who are avid gardeners? they usually have many more pots than they need and would be happy to loan them out



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Posted: April 19 2007 at 11:35am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
I bought some simple plastic bins for our plants, and let the girls paint them.

It made a great art activity and the girls loved making them. The paintings add color to the patio.

P.S. Don't forget to punch holes in the bottom of the bins and place a layer of rocks on the bottom of bin for drainage.

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Posted: April 23 2007 at 10:18pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
see Maria's post . Good idea!

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Posted: April 23 2007 at 10:55pm | IP Logged Quote missionfamily
We planted summer flowers in old sand buckets, outgrown rubber boots, used easter baskets lined with cut up garbage bags, and other fun summer containers. We have a huge woden deck and there are boots and buckets full of petunies, pansies, zinnias hanging and sitting all around it...it's so cute and the kids loved it. It looks like we're decorated for a backyard party.
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Posted: April 23 2007 at 11:06pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady
If you have IKEA near, they have lovely terra cota pots reasonably prices.   

I like using uncommon sources, ie the beforementioned boots, also tires, and plant trailing flowers to cover over the rubber.   Look around you will find amazing containers you never thought of as planters. If you like do what Cay mentioned and paint away. Or leave them be, it looks eclectic, and seasoned!!!   Have fun!
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Posted: April 24 2007 at 10:57pm | IP Logged Quote simplemama
Ok I found some good deals at walmart and have been visiting some garage sales and the goodwill too. I have to get heavy planters as it is sooo windy here! (kansas!) and I am putting them up on my balcony deck so I don't want things falling in the wind too easily.

We made a few pots the other day, I just hope I am not putting too much soil or plants in them. i guess we will see how it goes! Trial and Error. :)
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