I found some great vintage planters at a church rummage sale recently.
I've wanted some of these forever and a day, but I rarely run across them when I'm out and about.
So I was super excited when I spotted two of them at the sale and they were only $5 each. And that included the minister toting them to the car for me.
And best of all, they somewhat match my birdbath that's sitting to the left of the porch.
Last year I got tired of cleaning the birdbath ALL THE FREAKIN TIME, so I planted succulents in it instead of using it for a birdbath.
This year I decided to give the birds a break and let them use it for a birdbath again.
It's their last chance to prove that they understand that birdbath does not equal public restroom.
This time around I added some little pieces of copper pipe (found for way under a dollar each in the plumbing section of Home Depot).
It's supposed to keep the algae and gunk in check and still be safe for the birdies (you probably have copper pipe in your own home's plumbing). We'll see how it goes.
The rock is just a place for them to sit while they do their business get a drink.
Update: It works! I have an update one week later posted here.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your planters, Pam...great find! Looking forward to seeing if the copper pieces work!
Melinda
They look really good with your bird bath.
:o)
Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasure
Jealousy doesn't look good on me, but I am wearing it over those planters!! They are beautiful and that you got a matching pair is amazing.
I have succulents in my birdbaths...both stopped holding water.
I love church sales, they always have great prices!! Good going!
Linda @ A La Carte
Those planters are really awesome! Great price and someone to tote them to your car!!! Score!
Diana
Hi, I'm a new reader to your blog. Love your planters and they do look good with your birdbath. Like they belong together but not too matchy. I agree about constantly cleaning that birdbath, but I too, feel kind of guilty when it's so hot. I like the idea of using pieces of copper pipe-I'll try that in mine as well. Looking forward to more posts, Diana
Lottie
Wow! What cool looking planters! They do look like they match the bird bath! I'll have to try the copper pipe, too!
Faye
You did well on those planters! Also thanks for the tip about the copper, I'll give it a try!
Olive
The planters are wonderful. I bet they are heavy. Joe always rolls his eyes at me when I find heavy concrete items.
Jayne
Love the planters, you got a deal I never see them for that!
Sally
Pam, this is the BEST TIP EVER. I love the birds. LOVED having a bird bath... unTIL it came to the upkeep. RIDICULOUS. *pinned*
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Your pots were a super buy and really nice looking. Your shrubs look great around your porch. I think you should have a couple succulents in a plastic pot sitting under the bird bath. Scare those birds into behaving or else it's succulent time again!
Joanne Noragon
What do you mean--the planters match the bird bath exactly. Keep us posted on copper in the bath.
Patty
truly awesome planters ! what a bargain ! have never heard this hint about copper in birdbaths. Will have to try this !
Jill
I have to show your hint to my husband - wonder if it works.....
I had succulents in an old bird bath last year but I haven't done anything with it yet this year!
NanaDiana
LOVE your planters. They look heavy! Your birdbath is sure sparkling clean now- xo Diana
TARYTERRE
Love the vintage planters. They have real character.