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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 14, 2013 7:13:36 GMT
Anyone got any advice ? I am thinking of buying one as there isn't much room on the house for basket brackets. Some of them look very dodgy. Can't afford a hand made one mind you ! Thanks
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Post by Barbara on Jun 14, 2013 7:36:40 GMT
They had some in B&Q last week PG, they looked OK, I think they were round wicker ones ready planted up, is that what you meant ?.
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 14, 2013 7:38:58 GMT
They had some on special offer in Wyevales PG. I didn't look too closely, in fact the encounter was me nearly knocking one over squeezing through a small space  I guess they'd need to be filled carefully so they didn't blow over/get knocked over  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 14, 2013 7:44:50 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 14, 2013 9:06:44 GMT
That's what they had at Wyevales!
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Post by Auricula on Jun 14, 2013 9:19:46 GMT
They're not very stable until the baskets are filled and then they're fine  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 14, 2013 9:39:51 GMT
That's what they had at Wyevales! Lol. Can't take you anywhere !!! I've seen one on eBay that looks quite good but its 30 quid  I dunno. I don't really want to get a cheap cheap one, but I'm poor !! |
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Post by andy on Jun 14, 2013 9:49:02 GMT
Love the one in the link PG....might get one for my dad !!!
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 14, 2013 9:50:09 GMT
Let me know if its any good then Andy !!!
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Post by Jilly on Jun 14, 2013 10:39:10 GMT
How handy are you PG? or have you got access to someone handy. I've got a heavy duty fence post driven into the ground in one of the borders & I've attached a bracket to hang a basket to that. Mine's against a wall so there's only room for a bracket on one side, but I can't see why there wouldn't be room for one on each side if it was in the middle of the garden, might work out a bit cheaper |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 14, 2013 10:41:27 GMT
That's a good idea Jilly! |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 14, 2013 10:44:02 GMT
Have you got a tree?, you could hang one from the branches, sorry about before I thought you wanted the baskets.  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 14, 2013 12:47:51 GMT
Yes I have a few trees but not where Id want my baskets. Which is quite inconsiderate of them really ! I'm notoriously unhandy as well so the post idea is brilliant but a definite non starter for me. I could ask my sil but Id like it this year really I will treat myself to a scout round the local garden centres at the weekend. Good excuse ! |
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Post by isabella on Jun 15, 2013 4:03:19 GMT
I have had a basket tree for a few years now PG - I think it works well in my bed in the front garden  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 17, 2013 8:55:25 GMT
Your garden is so beautiful and so neat !! It's lovely I bought a whatsit at the weekend. It looks nice. It's not under the tree now. I moved it a few times !!!  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 17, 2013 10:08:07 GMT
Your garden is so beautiful and so neat !! It's lovely I bought a whatsit at the weekend. It looks nice. It's not under the tree now. I moved it a few times !!! That looks brilliant prodigal gardener I personaly like the 2 hanging baskets ones the best and what you have in them looks great  |
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Post by Jilly on Jun 17, 2013 10:55:40 GMT
 That looks great prodigal gardener, & I love the baskets. Looking behind I can see how hard you've been working getting the garden sorted out, it's looking great. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 17, 2013 11:28:20 GMT
That looks great prodigal gardener, & I love the baskets. Looking behind I can see how hard you've been working getting the garden sorted out, it's looking great. oooo very posh prodigal gardener...  I actually looked them up here and they cost an arm and a leg so I shall admire yours instead!! RF |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 17, 2013 13:35:58 GMT
I paid 25 quid for it. Not cheap but I suspect a cheap one wouldn't last long in our beautiful climate good job in on a diet really. Can't afford to eat for a week now !!! |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 17, 2013 19:01:04 GMT
Thank you for the noms. Glad you like it. I am quite proud of that part of the garden now that it is a little more presentable. Thanks very much for your kind remarks x
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Post by Auricula on Jun 18, 2013 9:56:55 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 18, 2013 12:27:01 GMT
I can see you've been working hard and although you've moved the basket and stand, it does make a pretty picture there. Lovely stand, worth the money I'd say. Hope it lasts for you prodigal gardener |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 18, 2013 12:48:54 GMT
Lookin good PG.
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 18, 2013 13:44:00 GMT
It's a bit too shady there I think. They have million bells in and they like the sunshine so I've shifted it to under the kitchen window. It's lovely to see it first thing in the morning :-)
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 18, 2013 14:33:39 GMT
Ah looks like you solved it brilliantly. To see it first thing in the morning must make you smile.
Well done Prodigal.
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 18, 2013 15:54:00 GMT
New situation   Just as you walk round the corner of the house it's there and as you look out of the kitchen window. It doesn't block the view and once the plants get a bit bigger I think it will look smashing :-) |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 18, 2013 16:22:06 GMT
They're great little baskets prodigal gardener how lovely to look out and see them when you come down in the morning. They pick up on the colour of the Phornium as well.  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jun 18, 2013 17:03:38 GMT
Oh yeah. Never noticed that !!
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Post by Auricula on Jun 19, 2013 8:53:29 GMT
Very classy planting - they really look good |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 11, 2013 11:51:30 GMT
After seeing prodigal gardener hanging basket stand I started looking around for one as I have wanted one for years but the really sturdy ones cost a fortune here... After a while I gave up but had an idea that would solve 3 small problems... a) a hanging basket stand for summer b) a hook for my small washing line when I only have a few things instead of getting the rotary thingy out and c) extra hanging things for the birds in winter... So we have made our own...only cost 14 Euro (12 Pounds) up to now and there are some small hanging baskets on offer for 1.99E (1.70 Pounds) in the next town. ......drum roll   RF |
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I guess they'd need to be filled carefully so they didn't blow over/get knocked over 
I dunno. I don't really want to get a cheap cheap one, but I'm poor !! 
