Casual Filling Large Planters With Plastic Bottles
Here are a few tips to help you with large pot projects.
Filling large planters with plastic bottles. Ive found these are the best ways to fill the bottom of a large planter to save money and reduce the weight of the pot. Examples include plastic drink containers milk jugs crushed soda cans foam packing. This is a guide about filling planters with plastic bottles.
One of the worst filling I ever used was packing popcorn. Before choosing a filler material it would be wise to consider where the large planter pot is going to be placed. Possibilities include crushed aluminum cans plastic milk jugs plastic.
Depending on the plants you are growing you can fill the large flowerpots half to two-thirds with capped soda bottles water bottles or other containers of similar sizes. If you drink lots of soda or bottled water this option may be perfect for you. Various household cans bottles and bags also can be used to take up space in the bottom of a tall planter.
You can use reusable materials like styrofoam or packing peanuts. Potting soil is heavy and expensive and such a waste to fill space in a large planter where the plant roots wont reach. These can add or reduce the weight of your planter.
Most plants in a very large. If you like our video dont forget to press the button Subscribe and Like Subscribe and View more here. When I decided to empty it out to replenish with fresh potting medium and forgot the Styrofoam popcorn was.
Using large garden pots can be a dramatic accent when added to the right space. Fill Planters With Plastic Bottles To save money on filler dirt for you potted plants use plastic bottles to fill up the extra space. For planters that are hanging that will be moved or placed on railings or balconies where overall weight is an issue light fillers are an ideal option.