Planting Pansies in a Basket
Tips for planting pansies in a thrifted basket to use either indoors or outdoors for a beautiful pop of Spring color
Today we're talking about container gardening and I'm sharing easy tips for
creating a basket filled with pansies. You can use the planted basket indoors
or out, and I'll share more ideas below.
Pinterest Challenge
It's Pinterest Challenge, hosted by the amazing
Cindy of County Road 407
and the team is sharing lots of ideas for creating beautiful container
gardens. If you hopped over here from
Kristin at White Arrows Home, welcome! I am always inspired by her ideas! You will find all the links at
the bottom of my post.
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Inspiration
Our inspiration image comes from
Carlene at Organized Clutter. Her garden post is an oldie, but filled with so many inspiring ideas for
container gardening. She uses many old containers,
that some might consider junk, and they are spilling over with
beautiful blooms! You'll want to head over and take a closer look because
there's just so much to see! If you love flowers, you will be amazed at all
the ideas. And I'm personally excited to make my own vintage Jello mold
toadstools to add to a future garden.
If you're new to Pinterest Challenge, our goal is to use the
inspiration as just that - not necessary to recreate the look in its
entirety, but rather the feel. It's always fun to see all the
variety we get from this talented group!
Update on our housing situation
Mr DIY and I will not be renewing the lease on our MS home later this Spring.
We don't know yet where we'll be moving, but we're already packing (pray for
me!). This home has served us so well for the 2 years we've lived here, but
it's time to move on. We would greatly appreciate your prayers as we wait with
hope and expectation for God to direct our path and our next steps in this
journey.
Last year we planted a garden and had dozens of pots filled with flowers and
plants from dragon fruit to herbs to hydrangeas started from leaf
cuttings.
This year, with a move on the horizon, we are not planning to do any of that.
You can easily enjoy the look of a planted container, even if it's for a limited time. No mess, no fuss, no commitment!
I absolutely love the idea of using thrifted or just old pieces as containers
for flowers. There is something so exciting about seeing bright, beautiful
blooms in something old and rustic!
How to plant pansies in a wicker basket
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Fast forward to about a month ago when I spotted pansies at our local Home
Depot. Pansies are one of my favorite Spring flowers, they are vibrant and so
cheerful looking!
I purchased 5 pansies for $1.98 each, brought them home and set them on our
back patio where they would get lots of sun and rain.
I decided to plant them in the white thrifted basket while LEAVING THEM in
their growing pots. Pansies don't have a really long growing season here in
Mississippi. Once the weather heats up, they are done. We have had a cool
Spring so far, and they have been thriving, but I know their time is limited.
Here is what I used to temporarily plant pansies in a wicker basket.
Supplies:
- long wicker basket
- 5 pansy plants
- plastic bags
- moss
If you have no plans to move anytime soon 😉 and want to
permanently plant your flowers in the container you're using,
you'll need to:
- poke draining holes in bottom of vessel
- remove plants from store pots
- add extra soil to fill in container
Tips to temporarily plant pansies in a basket
Adding pansies to a basket really couldn't be easier, but I'll show you below
exactly what I did so you can recreate this at home if you'd like.
Step One - Line basket
I used white plastic bags because they match my basket and are less likely
to be seen through the wicker. I folded the edges of the bags to tuck them
down into the bottom of the basket.
The plastic bags protect the basket from moisture and soil. Of course,
you'll want to be careful not to overwater as you don't want your plants
sitting in a pool of water that can't drain.
Tip: You could always poke a few holes in the bottom of the plastic bags
to allow drainage, especially if your basket will stay outside.
Step Two - Add flowers
I left the pansies in their store pots, and inserted them into the
plastic-lined basket. Before doing this, I removed any dead leaves and
flowers. Five pots of pansies was the perfect size for this wicker basket. I
was able to nestle them close together.
Step Three - Fill in with moss
I used handfuls of green moss and tucked it around the edges of the basket
to hide the plastic bag and pots. This really is the finishing touch that
makes your basket look full and lush.
Additional tips:
- be sure to water the pansies thoroughly the day before planting them in a basket (this keeps the moisture level under control)
- I would suggest when watering to water more often with less water (this prevents sogginess)
- if using basket of flowers inside the house, take outside every couple days for sunshine (this encourages new blooms and keeps the plants happy)
I'm using this basket of pansies as a centerpiece in my kitchen. There's
nothing like fresh flowers inside the house!
I have been taking the pansies outside for sun every couple of days, and they
have been thriving for a month now with continuous blooms!
Be sure to visit
CoCo of The Crowned Goat next and see how she used a wheelbarrow for her container garden - so clever!
The full line up of gardening ideas is below.
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I totally understand why you don't want to plant another garden this year. Praying for y'all. Thank you for joining us. The basket of pansies is beautiful and I love how it will look great anywhere. I think I'm going to do that for an easter centerpiece this year. We are having 2 tables so that idea will bring the tables together. pinned
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy, so glad I inspired your Easter table 😉
DeleteYour pansies are beautiful and look so perky in your thrifted basket! I love the purple and white! I hope your house hunting goes well, and you find just what you need quickly. Praying for you two! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, appreciate the prayers!
DeleteSuch a perfect solution for limited-life pansies! Love that you didn't even repot! I am so taking that idea and running with it!!! Thanks for the inpso. Great to be hopping with you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect solution for limited-life pansies! Love that you didn't even repot! I am so taking that idea and running with it!!! Thanks for the inpso. Great to be hopping with you.
ReplyDeleteI love the happy faces of pansies, too:) I might need to do this and enjoy some inside while I'm waiting for our snow to melt:( Sorry you have to move again! But I know wherever you end up, you'll make it beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lora! Happy Easter.
DeleteWhat an amazing way to repurpose this fabulous basket while enjoying some springtime blooms too, Cindy! I could definitely see using this as a gift ideas as well. It would be such a fun make and take. Adding my prayers to all the others who are lifting you up right now. Moving is never easy so I hope you land in a spot that fills you with abundant joy. Big hugs, CoCo
ReplyDeleteThank you CoCo!
DeleteCindy, I love your basket planting tutorial! I forget about just using a basket and lining it with plastic. Sooo easy!! Yes, I will keep your move in my prayers. I hope you find a new place to land. <3 Always stressful when it's time to move.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and much love and hugs as you make this transition,
Barb :)
Thanks Barb, appreciate the prayers and good thoughts! Happy Easter!!
DeleteCindy, I love your basket tips and tricks. I love using baskets for plants also. Thanks for the helpful ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Planting pretty flowers in a basket is genius. Thanks, I am going to copy you. So pretty and so fun.
ReplyDeletePansies are my favorite, what a beautiful project Cindy! Hugs :) Tanya @twelveOeight
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanya, happy Spring!
DeleteYour pansies are so pretty, Cindy. Perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy!
DeleteCindy, your basket of pansies is beautiful. Using a plastic bag to project the basket is a smart move. We planted a huge bed of pansies in late fall and they still look gorgeous. As soon as it gets hot, we’ll have to pull them up. So sad because they are such a pretty flower. Good luck with deciding where to live. Back to Texas?
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol!
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