Second Chance (PowerUp 100%)

in hive-185836 •  4 years ago 

Have you ever thought of reusing household items and turning them into planters? A used toilet bowl for instance makes an excellent large flower pot. Only of course if you are not squeamish about displaying it in your garden.

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White toilet bowls planted with Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) and tulips in a front garden.
Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/200 Aperture: f/4.7

Turning a toilet into a planter is quirky, but certainly an effective, upcycling project. It is a heavy pot which withstands strong winds.

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Urban garden planting featuring the reuse of old plain white toilets.
Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ISO: 200
Shutter Speed: 1/500 Aperture: f/5

Plants can include a small evergreen shrub, bulbs or summer flowering perennials. Have a thought of what colours you prefer and maybe consider including few different ones which according to you (yes, that's all that matters!) go well together.

However bear in mind that some of your neighbours might object to a toilet being displayed in your front yard. It is always best if you have a chat with them before you get such a DIY project started.

If for one reason or another you don't end up with toilet planters in your garden, you can always consider more a common design for your flower arrangements. Just take it easy and don't get carried away by having a pot too many.

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Any bulb can be planted in a container but tulips (Tulipa gesneriana) are a preferred choice for their infinite colours. Plant them in autumn, best in fertile well-drained soil.
Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/200 Aperture: f/5

Day 12 of 14 Days Diving by @bambuka.
This has been posted as a "50/50" but I commit myself to transfer SBD to SP to Power Up 100% based on the program's rules.

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If I had a garden, I would decorate it with a different way :)

:) And I'm sure it would have been a picture perfect place @bambuka!

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