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Toolbox Planter

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A few weeks ago I showed you the galvanized toolbox that I picked up at a garage sale


that I turned into a planter.


So I had to show you an update on the impatiens. We bloggers just love to show updates!


They went through a very boring phase where they grew, but had no flowers. But finally they are looking lush and bushy.


Problem is that I am just about ready to start decorating for fall, so I will probably trade them out for mums pretty soon. Neon pink just doesn't say fall to me.


In this part of the country, impatiens and other summer plants can live well into October. So it's always a huge gut-wrenching dilemma for me as to when to go ahead and throw out the summer bloomers.

Do you have this problem too? Or do I have to be gut-less and just yank those suckers out of there?

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  1. Ellen

    what a neat flower box. Its a tough decision to make, but I wouldn't dump the flowers, I would relocate them if this piece of real estate is needed for fall decorating.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

  2. Honey at 2805

    You created a wonderful use for your toolbox. I always enjoy seeing unique containers for plants and flowers and this is a great container for your impatiens.

    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you!

  3. Honey at 2805

    You created a wonderful use for your toolbox. I always enjoy seeing unique containers for plants and flowers and this is a great container for your impatiens.

    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you!

  4. Paula

    I always hate to throw out something that is still blooming but usually I go ahead, bite the bullet, and just do it.

    I love how you used the toolbox as a planter!

  5. Heather

    Hi Pam! I am such a lazy gardener, that I would probably leave them. Yesterday I purchased a 3 pack of succulents from Costco to put on my front porch. I am hoping that they'll look good for a long time!

  6. Vicki

    They look beautiful. I feel the same way. I'm ready to plant some cilantro and more basil but means I have to pull up some summer bloomers. Hate that.