DIY Welly Boot Planters
Cassie Greenacre, 1st June 2016, Household
Fancy brightening up your garden for Spring? We think there's no better way to bring some colour into your garden than with a couple of planters packed full with bright blooms dotted around the patio.
No pots to hand? No problem, all you'll need is an old pair of welly boots! We're talking about welly boot planters. If you fancy making some of your own, here's what you'll need:
- Old wellington boots - the more colourful, the better!
- Liquid soap, water and a scrubbing brush or sponge
- Drill
- Stones and pebbles
- Compost
- Bedding plants or seeds
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Prep
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Drainage
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Stones
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Soil
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Planting up
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Voila!
Prep
Give the wellington boots a good clean with soapy water. Scrub off any mud from the grooves in the soles to make it easier to make holes in them later. Dry thoroughly and decide if you want to decorate them with paint or leave the boots their original colour.
Drainage
Clamp the foot of the boots securely onto a workbench, sole-side up. Carefully use a manual hand-drill to make a few holes in the sole to let the water run out. This is definitely NOT a step that the kids can do! Try to make holes between the grooves in the sole, as the rubber will be thinner here and easier to poke through.
Stones
Fill the foot of the boots with pebbles or stones to improve drainage when watering your plants.
Soil
Fill up the rest of the boots with compost and your favourite bedding plants. This is a fun part for children who can easily get involved. But be warned with tiny hands helping you, it may get a little messy!
Planting up
Use contrasting colours or coordinate the flowers with the pattern on the welly boots. This is a great time to get children involved as they can choose and plant the flowers and take responsibility for watering them over the year.
Voila!
The finished project! This simple upcycle can transform any plain garden into a gorgeous space for the whole family to enjoy.
What do you think of this quick and easy planter project? Boots for children tend to be more colourful or patterned so we've used some small pairs that have been outgrown. You can often find them in good barely-worn condition in charity shops as little feet grow so quickly don't they?
TIP: Why not create a fun Easter gift for next year by planting some bulbs inside the wellies and keeping them safe until they start to grow again in the Spring.
If you decide to try out this DIY, send us a photo of your finished project we would love to see it! info@insuremyworld.co.uk
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