Here is the humble beginnings of the planter box. |
The dimensions are 20' long by 2' wide. There are 3 sections to the box. The middle section is 4' tall while the sides are 3' tall. The box is made with treated lumber that was very green when I purchased it.
Progress is made. The fresh wood is extremely heavy! |
Our box is getting higher and higher. |
Sherry - Master Gardener and Master Carpenter |
It's filled with excess gravel from another spot in the yard, grass clumps from my neighbors Phil and Tracii, homemade compost from my compost bin and some top soil for the very top 6-8".
Next spring I plan on painting it - maybe a dark brown or cobalt blue. Because its treated lumber, I need to let it age before I paint. I look forward to using plants that will drape down the sides. I don't have any walls in my landscape so this will be a new opportunity to plant something new. Annuals, perennials, herbs. The possibilities are endless. But again I will wait til Spring. That gives me all winter to dream and design.
If you have any ideas for the box, please send me a comment. I'd love to hear from you. Bye
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