Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket

Judy
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May 21, 2019

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - planted basket sitting on stoop Even if you purchase everything new, this is not an expensive project. I found the laundry basket at the curb, got the potting soil and burlap on sale, and traded plants with a neighbor.

When the season is over, store this in the garage. The berries will go dormant and fruit next year. You may have to have to replace the top plants. I plan to winter sow the top plants next year.

Total Time: 30 to 45 minutes

Yield: 1 planter

Source: Garden group I belong to

Supplies:

1 laundry basket
burlap to line the basket
scissors
potting soil
plants for the top
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

Punch holes in the bottom of the basket for drainage.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - punch holes in the bottom of the basket

Line the basket with the burlap.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - line with burlap

Fill with potting soil.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - add soil

Cut holes in the burlap and thread your plants through. Bury in the soil.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - cut holes in the burlap from the side

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - push the plants through and cover with soil

Arrange plants on the front and sides. If you are placing against a wall or fence you don't need to do the back.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - plant from the front and sides

Trim off the excess burlap.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - trim off excess burlap

Add more potting soil if necessary. Plant your choice of flowers on top.

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - add more soil as needed and plant your choice of plants on top

Water in. My berry plants were a little wilted, so my neighbor suggested adding a tablespoon of sugar to my watering can to ease the shock of transplanting.

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15mhhm15
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May 22, 20191 found this helpful

Love how your planter turned out!!

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Judy
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May 23, 20190 found this helpful

Thank you. I expect it will be even prettier as time goes by and the strawberries fruit!

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket

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