Even while living in Greece I could not keep flowers alive!
I mean I could keep an aloe vera plant alive and even a yucca. But that’s about it.It is the tenth of the month and that means it is time for me to join my friends on Ten on the Tenth for another project. We get together on this day to share a project with you, one that costs us less than ten dollars. Last month we talked about Spring but this month we are really looking ahead to container gardening, if and when spring decides to actually spring on us!
And now you are probably laughing because I just told you I am a brown thumb… inching close to black. But that has never stopped me. Today I’m going to show you how to fake a green thumb with this planter box idea!
What I Used:
- 3 galvanized metal planters
- 3 bunches of faux flowers
- 3 small pots with real flowers
- 2 faux vines
- 2 ceramic figurines
The How To:
The final step was to add my cute little ceramic figurines. They were originally a mustard yellow color but I wanted them a bit more neutral. So I gave them a few coats of chalky finish paint in white.
Just look at the beauty of the Viola.
And just look at the gorgeous shade of the Begonia.
I am a happy camper, to be sure, now that I have a Dollar Tree nearby. Remember back when I lived in Greece and all I did was complain about the lack of nice items at the local dollar store? I had no fall items to speak of when I made a wreath. And let’s not forget the vignette fiasco! Both of these really had me thinking outside the box!
Hop on below and visit my friends who are also going to show you their garden container ideas.
The Boondocks Blog
Pandora’s Box
Exquisitely Unremarkable
Cottage at the Crossroads
My Heart Lives Here
At Home With Jemma
Bluesky at Home
Let’s Add Sprinkles
Poofing the Pillows
White Spray Paint
Linking up to these Link Parties
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Karren Haller
Thursday 26th of April 2018
This is such a clever idea, I have a place that would be to hot for live flowers, this would work great. I missed hosting Friday Features last week, but I'm back in full swing with lots of fun ideas and your being featured!! Hope you will stop by and share again!! Happy Weekend! Karren~
Mary
Thursday 26th of April 2018
Thank you so much Karren you can be sure I'll be there tomorrow.
Katie Mansfield
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
I don't think you have a brown thumb at all. The real plants look pretty good to me. I knew Dollar Tree would have containers. It's a great Ten on the 10th.
Mary
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
Katie that's because I haven't tampered with them yet! But ask me to water them and that is when the trouble begins.
Tammy
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
Oh, my goodness. For someone who doesn't garden your arrangement is beautiful. I haven't seen those containers at the Dollar Tree but will definitely be looking for them. Great job!
Mary
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
Thank you Tammy, but that does not guarantee that I can keep them alive. ;)
Linda at Mixed Kreations
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
Even with a brown thumb you can still have beautiful flowers even if there not real. Love the galvanized buckets, they are perfect for your faux flowers, and those carnations do look real. I use to have a really green thumb, but lately it's been turning brown. Just hope this year I have better luck with my garden
Mary
Monday 16th of April 2018
Good luck Linda, I just killed another one today. Now I'm asking my dear ole dad for advice.
Eilis@Myheartliveshere
Tuesday 10th of April 2018
Instant spring- I love it!
Mary
Monday 16th of April 2018
I really had no choice Eilis, now lets hope those real flowers last a bit.