Spring in Our Desert
There are signs of Spring everywhere. We’ve had a long mild winter, while others have been deep in frozen. Spring will be a welcome sight for all of us this year.
Copper Washtub Planter
Copper is the right touch for the garden in trellises, garden art and containers. Just as a galvanized tub makes a great raised bed planter, why not try a copper washtub- setting pots of annuals inside and filling the spaces with straw for insulation from the heat. Be sure to put some stones in the bottom for drainage. And don’t worry about the copper; the little bit of water that drains there will create a beautiful verdigris finish. Copper doesn’t rust. Next winter, when the plants are finished, bring the tub inside and scrub it with a mild vinegar wash, and voila’ . . . a great firewood bucket or a container for your dog’s food!
Our copper water feature is set up again, and the birds are gathering- making for a great sight out my window. A new member of the watering hole club this year is the Stellars Jay.
Mike’s Gift to Me-Copper Wind Sculpture by Whitaker Studio
The copper Wind Sculpture by Whitaker Studio, is twirling in the breeze and I look forward to going to Springdale and Zion National Park to enjoy the warm weather and watch the giant sculptures there.
Do you have copper in your garden? Are you planning on adding it? Let us know what you’re designing in the comments below.
Thanks.
It’s so beautiful! I only wish I had a garden,,, some day. And when I do, I want a water feature like yours. :)
Thanks Carissa,
Don’t know what I’d do without dirt to play in.
No copper or garden art in ours yet. I’m still trying to get the landscaping organized while my husband finishes our two-story home addition :-P Yeah, we’re adventurous + I usually bite off more than we can chew, haha. I never thought about the benefits of copper not rusting, etc, in the garden. I may just have to look into using some of it in our future garden plans… plant markers perhaps? Great photos!
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Thanks Annie,
Plant markers are timeless, I’m sure you would enjoy using them often.