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metal planters

mookins

By Mookins

Norfolk, United Kingdom Gb

I have 4 metal buckets that have been made spcifically for plants. BUT can they have herbs planted in them? not sure what metal they are its silver coloured, was worried about the effect metal has on somethings

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Sounds like they are galvanised (to prevent rusting) shouldn't hurt a bit!

4 Jun, 2009

 

agreed dido.

4 Jun, 2009

 

The only problem with metal is that it can get very hot and may burn the plants. That's the only thing to watch out for.

4 Jun, 2009

 

paint them white it will reflect the light

4 Jun, 2009

 

If you don't want them white !!! line them with newspaper to buffer the plants from the heat.

4 Jun, 2009

 

And in winter, if you line the sides with bubble wrap or polythene, it'll keep the roots from freezing! Sorry, forgot to mention that earlier! I have lots of this if you want me to post it to you honey?

5 Jun, 2009

How do I say thanks?

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