Setting Up My Terra Cotta Pot Edging

May 20, 2012
Today is cooler and the temperature may dip to 37 degrees tonight so I stopped flower planting, and worked on setting up my terra cotta pot edging under a spruce tree in my yard.

This is my starting point. A few sedums, hostas, lady's mantle and astilbes in various stages of growth.

The soil is dry and leaves and pinecones need to be raked up.


All raked up.

I wash up the pots with soapy water, but I like the aged pot look so I don't use bleach.

I loosen the dirt, dig any weeds in the area, and line up the little pots first. You can stick a piece of bark mulch under one side if the pots don't sit straight.

Gradually the pots get larger and larger until they reach the rubber edging on the deck plantings.





After the perennials fill in a little more, I will add a few annuals if necessary. Usually, the perennials pretty much fill it up.

If you have run out of ideas for flower bed edging try terra cotta pots!
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  1. Danni@SiloHillFarmMay 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Oh Carlene! That is just the best! I have never seen anything like it. How fun! Thanks for the great tutorial. Now I need to keep my eye out for more pots. Awesome job!

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  2. Leena Milligan LanteigneMay 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    What a cute idea and a great use of old pots! I bet pots can be found at yard sales - I'm going to have to watch out for them and give this a try! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Leena

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  3. DebbyMay 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Now that's cute. I also like using plates. But the deer we have would break them. One in the yard right this moment.

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  4. brookeMay 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Very cute idea. Love how they are different sizes.

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  5. Debbie P.May 20, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Now that is very, very cute! Great use for those really small pots that are too small for plants; and I like how you graduated them; super cool!

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  6. BabsMay 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    That's such a cute idea and really gives a touch of whimsy and function to your flower bed. Very creative. :)

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  7. Christine @ First Home...Love LifeMay 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    What a neat idea! You're so creative! Love it!

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  8. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    How cute,Great Idea! Thanks for sharing Joann

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  9. GinaMay 21, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    What a wonderful idea! They look so cute!

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  10. chateau chicMay 21, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Hey Carlene, I love this idea for terra cotta pots. I wonder if they would deter bunnies? Hmmmmm
    Mary Alice

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  11. Barbara F.May 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    This is a great idea. Visiting from Cozy Home Scenes. xo

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  12. Rustown MomMay 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    cute! and pinecones with 37 degree nights - so jealous (:

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  13. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 21, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    What a fun idea for an edging Carlene. I have lots of terra cotta pots. Wonder where I could do this? I love the aged look also.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesMay 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Carlene, thanks for showing this clever and cute idea at Your Cozy Home Party. Those pots can be found at yard sales which would make that a very inexpensive project if someone didn't have enough.------------ Shannon

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 22, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Carlene, I love this idea! The pots look great as a border.

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  16. MuseBootsiMay 23, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I LOVE that idea! It looks so great and wabi sabi! Pretty sure my kids wouldn't let them stay put...maybe I can glue them. Or at least electrify them...

    Thank you for this!

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  17. Fishtail CottageMay 24, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Oh my gosh...this is so cool!!!! Thanks for linking up to fishtail cottages garden party today....I absolutely love this idea! xoxo, tracie

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  18. LindaMay 25, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    A lovely whimsical way to use up the clay pots.

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  19. amy of studio four cornersMay 29, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    its pretty clever...I may have to try this in my garden - thanks for the idea!

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  20. Eclectically VintageMay 29, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    This is fabulous - am pinning this!
    Kelly

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  21. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 30, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Carlene, this is genius! Love it ...

    :)

    Linda

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  22. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogJune 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    What a unique idea!! Thank you for sharing this too. :)

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