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Flowers on the Wall Flowers on the Wall From "Grounds for Improvement" episode DGFI-102

Figure A

Next up for the outdoor kitchen update is to add color to the walls with flower baskets. The Florida climate in which the Smarts live allows for almost year-round color, so Dean Hill has chosen durable year-round metal baskets for the wall (figure A). Filled with colorful annual plants, they will add just the pop of color needed to liven up the space.

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	Figure B
	Figure C

To attach the baskets to the walls, it's important to use masonry anchors and a masonry bit. Hill and Tony Smart marked the walls and put in the anchors (figure B) before the wall was painted so that the paint covered any mistakes or marks.

Each basket contains a moss insert that will hold moisture yet provide adequate drainage. From time to time, the basket will need to be removed and hosed thoroughly to keep any clumps from clogging it.

Hill provides each family member with potting soil and various annuals and let them make the baskets. He suggests mixing textures in the same color group and adding height near the back of the basket.

While the family is playing with plants, Taylor and Carla Smart are painting the walls (figure C).

Materials (Attaching Wall Baskets)

baskets
pen or pencil
level
anchors
drill with masonry bit
potting soil
fertilizer
garden spade
trowel
gloves
annuals
baskets
screws

Steps

1. Measure and mark placement

2. Using masonry bit, drill hole and insert anchor.

Note: We painted between installing the anchors and hanging the baskets.

3. Add potting soil and fertilizer.

4. Add annuals (and more soil as needed).

5. Place baskets and insert screws into the anchors.

6. Water flowers.

Next: Sprucing Up the Grill

RESOURCES :

Ames True Temper Tools
Ames-True Temper
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Tools
Porter-Cable Corporation
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