What a lucky gal I am! Look at what my sweet hubby built and surprised me with this week!
Yes, a gorgeous flower box full of colorful blooms! He certainly knows well my love of these gorgeous ornamental plantings...and if you know me at all, you probably know it too. You see, my dear Irish Isle is just covered with colorful blooming flower boxes, and I've longed to recreate that charm here in hot, dry Texas. Being a pragmatist, dear hubby has continued to point out how bad they look when all the flowers are dry and dead. But, being a problem solver of the finest degree, he obviously found a solution! And an inexpensive and easy one at that!
Look closely at the photo...yes, indeed! That is simply a section of vinyl gutter transforming my little fence into a glorious garden! A quick coat of spray paint, a few drain holes drilled in the bottom, and voila! Beautiful!
Here's his instructions: Cut vinyl gutter to desired length if needed. Spray paint all white vinyl pieces as desired. Assemble per instructions for gutter. Drill drain holes in bottom approximately 12 inches apart. Hang with cable ties (see detail in photo below). Lay landscape fabric (or coffee filters) in bottom of entire planter, then fill with potting soil and flowers! The vinyl makes this very light and easy to handle!
Dear Hubby hung this on our low fence where normal lawn watering will keep them moist. He also selected heat & drought resistant plants (portulaca) which thrive in our hot and humid climate. I'm thrilled with this surprise, so I'll repeat....what a Lucky Gal I am!!
