Comments on: Rotten News About Cheap Planters

By: Debbie2008

Debbie2008 — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:27:22 +0000

THANK YOU so much for posting your experiences with recycled grocery-bag planters. I was wondering how they hold up. I guess not too well.

A new product on the market called “Woolly Pocket” is made from recycled plastic and hangs on the wall.

Unfortunately, I think Woolly Pockets are pricey. But, they’re easy to install.

By: Sami

Sami — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:01:02 +0000

Just a thought, here in the UK we have the type of bags you have used for sale, but most stores also stock hessian based re-useable bags. The hessian bags are sturdier and should hold up to natural light better as they are woven not matted like the green ones you have used so wont tear the same and hessian takes longer to de-grade.

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:28:06 +0000

Those grocery bags work great for gardening! I have a few different types of those bags on my front porch.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:48:31 +0000

I think the reusable grocery bag makes a natty planter. The ones on my deck look sharp and seem to be holding up; I hope to put several to use again next season. Thanks for the update!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:13:45 +0000

Hey Daniel – I used bags from Whole Foods that are plastic with kind of a fuzz on the inside. They have held up really well. I have several herb gardens in their lunch sized bags and a huge tomato in the large sized bag. So far they’ve all held up well. That said, I didn’t hang any of them. They are all resting on solid ground/deck. I’ve really stuffed them with plants and soil, so thought the handles might not be up to holding the weight.

I’ve got to say, the plants in the bags are thriving. Some better than the same plants in cedar planters.

By: Mike Lieberman

Mike Lieberman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:03:36 +0000

This is an interesting container. Love the creativity. There are so many options out there. I’ve built self watering containers out of recycled 5 gallon buckets and small deli containers.