MEBabcock 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 I'm looking for a large light weight container that will be a new home for a two year old Bloomerang Lilac. I've been told I need one at least 26 inches across. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dsmith74 16 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 I like those lightweight resin pots that look like glazed ceramic. A 19" is the biggest I have, but I've seen them up to 30" now and then. One thing to be aware of though - a 26" pot is pretty big. The pot itself could be made of spun birthday wishes, it'll still be tremendously heavy with soil and a large plant in it, even if you use every weight-reducing trick in the book. My 19" is barely liftable, which is why it's on one of those wheeled carts. The only reason I mention that is the weight of the pot itself may be less important if it requires a hand truck to move anyway. A cheaper alternative would be to find one of those plastic barrels (that contained food of some kind - they're often used for rain barrels). If you cut it in half, throw some pipe insulation around the edge to give it a finished rim, then paint it, it looks kinda like a large planting container. Make sure you drill drainage holes in the bottom of course. Imagine this cut in half. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele A 2 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Speaking of rainbarrels, does anyone have any good ideas for "decorating" them. Mine sit on the deck and are just painted one color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
