Succulent Planters

Recycled planters for Succulents

succulents in recycled plumbing parts

Upcycled Water Spigots
perhaps you call them
sillcocks but these were being
disposed. I added to iron
plant hangers then used a paper towel
with a little grey and white paint
that was in the garage and lumpy,
to match up and age the "Pot"

Soil is 2/3 gravel  1/3 compost (free)
with a few cuttings of succulents.
Put a sprinkle of cinnamon on the callused
cutting which encourages roots
and keeps out rot.

Water once a week

Total cost $3.00 for the plant hangers

They make nice gifts
Old parts become new art. Below are a number of photographs of all types of pots, some crazy but they work. I'm a believer in free crockery is fun.
Thanks for reading
Caroline Gerardo  ©  all images on this page are under copyright May 18 2018 and belong to me 

Wire hanging basket with begonia fern and adjuga 

Old cutting board glued to tin pot

Metal discarded vent grate pot with succulents

Variety of coleus taking over the terra cotta pot

metal tubs once used in the kitchen with hydrangea, primrose, and begonia 

another metal container with Hydrangea be certain to have half the pot with gravel as this does not have a drain hole

pallet wood and old terra cotta crockery ©

Little copy of Meghan and Harry bouquet ©

mixed shade plants in back on north side ©

drift wood and sphagnum moss "pot" for succulents
I nailed pieces of drift wood together. Then used wire and picture hangers on the rear.
Tuck in the succulents and spray or mist depending on your climate image is copyright may 2018 caroline gerardo 

old wooden kitchen appliance with succulents

herbs in bag various mints and lemon balm

lavender, thyme, oregano, and parsley in a bag on the wall

cute owls garden art

spectacular lupine about three feet tall in a old black plastic pot

Gallardia for my son in a blue pot from Vietnam 

goofy metal art pot

orchids in bloom - yes I'm winning against spider mites

click twice on the video to make it play

moss, succulents and vines covering an old wood bench

Rosa Carolina outside my house this morning

ALL images are mine and copyrighted  ©  May 21 2018
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

Paint Your Garage Floor

How to Paint Your Garage Floor

Sand the floor and vacuum. Is it smooth as velvet? If no then:

Muriatic acid treatment needed

 (this is dangerous - keep doors open and a fan running, wear full face coverage- keep the hose running to rinse any spill) - in the pool supply area of a hardware store. In an OLD acid proof 5-gallon bucket fill 1/3 up - about 2 gallons water. Add about a cup of the acid into the water not the other way -VERY very slowly add acid into the sitting bucket of water. Mop the floor with a spaghetti mop that you throw away the fabric mop after. Any old mop will do, as you will toss it. Allow drying 

With a new mop head, mop the floor with only clean water. Allow drying. 

Throw away the bucket.

Next day- In an old bucket 1 part ammonia to 16 part water. That's shy of an eight ounce bottle of ammonia ( you can measure with water bottle and throw it away after to one gallon of water.)

I part ammonia to 16 parts water in an old bucket. Mop again. This neutralizes the acid.

All the white powdery material is gone (efflorescence). Now fill the cracks and sand again.

Primer with a roller.

Allow to dry overnight

Epoxy paint needs to dry minimum 2 days – if humid maybe 4 before you walk on it or drive

Masonry Sealer

Buy the best quality Epoxy.

If you like the sprinkles or sparkles or crafty flecks go ahead, they help hide imperfections

Should last 10- 15 years depending on humidity

Tools needed:

Pole sander, borrow one

Lots of 80 grit sandpaper (10 sheets don't open extra pack in case you can return it

Gallon of muriatic acid – when finished, give to neighbor who has a pool don’t dump it

Cup of ammonia

Hose and running water

Old spaghetti mop

Second mop head spaghetti for rinsing and ammonia wash

3 Rollers and – microfiber ones with 5/16 inch spongy thickness

Long paint roller stick

Roll paper towels

Baking soda for emergency to neutralize the acid

Full face covering

Acid protecting gloves

Goggles

A box fan

BUY the BEST EPOXY you can, yes I said this twice.

Primer and Sealant can be middle grade

Ask the paint guy what he suggests

Open garage door while working, close at night so you don’t get paw prints

Might need a sign or ribbon to keep out your family

This is a 3 day minimum project. The work is very easy. The hard part is being careful to protect your skin and lungs and park your cars on the street 4 days.

Keep the hose running and a bucket of water for rinsing if you get

the acid on skin or something

total cost estimate: $180 depending on paint- 

San Juan Capistrano Parade

The San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade
is the largest parade in California that has no
motor vehicles.
A look at the horses, ponies and donkeys that
celebrate the day the swallows come back for
Saint Joseph's Day at the Mission

Smart Home

Announcing The
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