Plant containers o my decking

Cacran

I just got some lovely containers and planted standard roses in them. I want to put them on my wooden decking. My husband says the decking will rot underneath the pots.

Does anyone have any idea of a cheap way to make some legs, ones which only touch the decking in a small way ie a point?

meritaten

I have had containers on my decking for nearly 15 years, some of the pots are on huge plant saucers and some straight on the decking and there is NO damage underneath them. if your OH is worried you can buy ceramic 'feet' to put under the pot to allow ventilation, but, honestly I wouldn't bother.

Cacran

Thank you for that. I will try to get him to believe it.LOL!

McKneff

Personally, I would go down the big saucer route or those little feet you can buy at Wilko's.


If you leave pots there for a while, they may take a long time to rot the timber but they will 'mark' the timeber making it so that you cant move your pots to different places because all these nasty 'marks' are noticeable.


These 'feet ' cost just few pence.

dogcat_2

In the pound shop/99p shop they sometimes sell round pot holders on wheels....I've got a couple ....makes moving easier and keeps the pots off the decking.

meritaten

McKneff wrote: »

Personally, I would go down the big saucer route or those little feet you can buy at Wilko's.


If you leave pots there for a while, they may take a long time to rot the timber but they will 'mark' the timeber making it so that you cant move your pots to different places because all these nasty 'marks' are noticeable.


These 'feet ' cost just few pence.

Very true McKneff - you can 'see' where the pots have been - but I don't move them around much. so that hasn't been a problem.

Eenymeeny

I use coffee jar tops underneath, 3 is usually enough. Raises them enough for drainage and allows air circulation. Have a look around your home, I'm sure you'll find something that's suitable, free and recyclable

DigForVictory

The big rubber bungs for demijohns (I'd recommend 3 as a minimum, but more if you're so minded) offer a lot of lift for a small outlay & are fairly rodent resistant.
Indeed, it's interesting to see who notices & recognises them...

Cacran

Eenymeeny wrote: »

I use coffee jar tops underneath, 3 is usually enough. Raises them enough for drainage and allows air circulation. Have a look around your home, I'm sure you'll find something that's suitable, free and recyclable

Sounds like a good idea. I will have to save some.:T

Cacran

DigForVictory wrote: »

The big rubber bungs for demijohns (I'd recommend 3 as a minimum, but more if you're so minded) offer a lot of lift for a small outlay & are fairly rodent resistant.
Indeed, it's interesting to see who notices & recognises them...

I like this idea too:T

Cacran

dogcat wrote: »

In the pound shop/99p shop they sometimes sell round pot holders on wheels....I've got a couple ....makes moving easier and keeps the pots off the decking.

Will have to look out for these, if all else fails.:)