These baskets are well worth the price as you can use them over and over in a seasonal environment. I have baskets that are 12 years old, still perfectly in use. And they will be available on my website shortly.
If you used old milk crates you would have to line them with moss, which is what these planters are designed to replace! If you have them you could experiment but don't expect the same results as they are square, not angled or engineered for maximum use of space, water and potting mix retention and flow and protection from sun and heat and so many things. (The moss industry is depleting the nesting grounds of Canadian Geese, too)
(I did not invent of design these baskets and planters, but have used them for 12 years with great success, experimenting on all kinds of projects, some or which are on this youtube channel!)
I also use trailing flowering plants which do very well unsupported also.The holes in the baskets are beveled and the holes in the planter boxes have lips on all sides, inside and out. By having them engineered like that, the plants do not rest on something that will cut through them. they are a brilliant design that took years to create!
These baskets can be hung or put on railings, stands and fences. Then peas and beans can climb all they want on chain, railings and fences! I have found however, that left to their own devices the stems strengthen when unsupported and still produce food.
It is great for herbs! I grow rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, sage and in various types. I harvest herbs, putting them in olive oil to create savory oil for cooking! De-liscious!
We started the seed in peet pots and then planted the seedlings through the holes in the Bloom Master planters. About the easiest plant of 60-100 plants ever!
These baskets are well worth the price as you can use them over and over in a seasonal environment. I have baskets that are 12 years old, still perfectly in use. And they will be available on my website shortly.
roxycrossdesigns 3 days ago
If you used old milk crates you would have to line them with moss, which is what these planters are designed to replace! If you have them you could experiment but don't expect the same results as they are square, not angled or engineered for maximum use of space, water and potting mix retention and flow and protection from sun and heat and so many things. (The moss industry is depleting the nesting grounds of Canadian Geese, too)
Thanks for your question!
roxycrossdesigns 3 days ago
would you be able to use old milk crates instead?
lovekiller1091 3 days ago
(I did not invent of design these baskets and planters, but have used them for 12 years with great success, experimenting on all kinds of projects, some or which are on this youtube channel!)
roxycrossdesigns 2 weeks ago
I also use trailing flowering plants which do very well unsupported also.The holes in the baskets are beveled and the holes in the planter boxes have lips on all sides, inside and out. By having them engineered like that, the plants do not rest on something that will cut through them. they are a brilliant design that took years to create!
roxycrossdesigns 2 weeks ago
These baskets can be hung or put on railings, stands and fences. Then peas and beans can climb all they want on chain, railings and fences! I have found however, that left to their own devices the stems strengthen when unsupported and still produce food.
roxycrossdesigns 2 weeks ago
its not the way i would ever try too grow peas or beans, both like to climb, NOT just hang there, but each to there own
davidhaythornthwaite 2 weeks ago
It is great for herbs! I grow rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, sage and in various types. I harvest herbs, putting them in olive oil to create savory oil for cooking! De-liscious!
roxycrossdesigns 2 months ago
i think this would be cool for herbs and slow growing things.. awesome
dtp5150 2 months ago
I can answer any questions you have and baskets and planters to you. I can be reached at roxycross at gmail dot com.
roxycrossdesigns 3 months ago
How much do those boxes cost and where do you get them? Great idea for small spaces
yolandasotolopez 3 months ago
We started the seed in peet pots and then planted the seedlings through the holes in the Bloom Master planters. About the easiest plant of 60-100 plants ever!
roxycrossdesigns 4 months ago
if they were started as seed how the living flip did you get them growing out of all of the sides?
ThreeEyedTeddyBear 4 months ago
oh, how sweet
19or50 8 months ago
where do you buy those boxes?
lunawebs 10 months ago
nice project...looks like gingermint, very nice... watch out that sagewill take over the whole basket lol take care.
jonboda 11 months ago