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If you’re into collecting antique dinnerware, you likely understand the frustration of having a vibrant red Fiesta Ware plate meet an unfortunate fate when dropped on the floor. Unless it breaks cleanly, restoring such charming heirlooms using adhesive can feel futile. Yet, should your passion extend to gardening, these damaged pieces may not be bound for the garbage heap after all. A video posted by
the Vettel Farm
demonstrated, those broken shards appear whole again and add a
add some tactile elements to your container garden
If you place them in the earth beside your marigolds.
Firstly, meticulously collect all fragments from broken plates. Preferably use those which remain largely whole since larger sections yield superior outcomes. In terms of landscaping aesthetics, antique dishware featuring vibrant hues and distinctive designs adds greater visual appeal; thus, feel free to incorporate such items into your project without hesitation. Additionally, outdated, somewhat worn-out cutlery also serves a role here, so refrain from discarding these elements. Everything assembled will rest within a classic metal washing tub. For achieving either a rustic or shabby-chic appearance, seek out containers adorned with scratches and similar flaws.
In addition to adding your used dishes to the metal washbasin, you will also fill it with potting soil and petite plants of your preference. A hand shovel along with a pair of gardening gloves can help keep things cleaner and more pleasant as you work in the soil. Furthermore, having a drill at hand proves useful for making necessary drainage holes in the basin.
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Designing Your Shattered Plate Garden
Initially, rinse the basin completely to remove any remaining plant life from previous tasks. Ensure it is dry afterward.
add some drainage holes
In the planter, ensure that liquid does not accumulate at the bottom of the basin after watering your plants. Then, fill approximately half of the basin with flowers.
Develop a more vibrant container garden
Sure, choose some attractive flower pairings, such as marigolds and cornflowers. Next, fill the remaining space with potting soil; however, hold off on planting anything in that section for now.
After your plants are settled in their new homes, place the damaged dishes deep within the soil so that only parts of them protrude above the ground. This arrangement will make it seem as though you’ve planted an array of crockery half-buried in the earth rather than sitting in a basin filled with water. Smaller-flowered plants such as oregano or baby’s breath can be charmingly interspersed among these dish planters for added charm.
After positioning the small plants, arrange the utensils you wish to display with either the spoon side or prong end facing upwards. Should there be extra space adjacent to the tableware and you desire to enhance the personality of your dish garden further, proceed to plant
a pair of black and white pie birds
From the R&M Store or a set of jars shaped like Mason jars
ceramic salt and pepper dispensers
From the ZOSUJO Store amidst the shattered cups and saucers, adding an extra touch of adorableness to the scene.
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