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 Feb 3 2010, 03:57 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Contributing Member Posts: 444 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Alta Loma, Ca. Member No.: 7  |
Would like to share a couple ideas for re-potting this year (almost that time). First this plastic tub 16"x23" good for mixing your favorite potting soil, can be found at H.D. in tile department. Second this plastic coffee container (39oz.) has a built in handle good for scooping out your soil mix from bagged soil or trash barrel filled with your favorite mix. I thought you ladies might like this, could save those beautiful hands and nails. Some of the guys might like this also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Here's a couple photos.
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Feb 3 2010, 08:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 338 Joined: 24-November 08 From: Carlsbad, Southern California Member No.: 56 |
Dave, are you supplying the coffee so I can have an empty container with handle? I use tubs already. I probably have about 5 rotating through various projects ... very handy. Thanks for sharing. Irene
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Feb 4 2010, 05:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 1626 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Southwest Florida Member No.: 3 |
I go one better - I have a plastic wheelbarrow that I mix my soil in..... that way I can take it all over the yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
The coffee can - well I'd have to get one from somewhere else since I don't drink coffee, but that is a great idea. --------------------  |
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Feb 4 2010, 05:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 332 Joined: 22-November 08 From: Goleta, Ca. Member No.: 38 |
I have the same mixing tub, unless you came by here and grabbed mine. Sometimes it's a bit small so I break out the wheel barrel also. Works better for large plants and multiple plants being done at once.
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 Feb 6 2010, 05:03 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 1099 Joined: 21-November 08 From: Escondido... 30 miles north of San Diego Member No.: 22 |
Thanks for the tips... don't drink coffee either, but I have friends who do... Thanks!
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 Feb 8 2010, 06:19 PM
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Neat ! Thanks so much for the info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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Feb 8 2010, 08:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 444 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Alta Loma, Ca. Member No.: 7 |
Hetty, Mitch, yes for bigger jobs you need bigger tools. The Idea with the tub works well with 1 gallon or baggie potting, wheelbarrow or this J.D garden cart for the bigger jobs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Senor Trojano
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Apr 17 2010, 02:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 1-December 08 From: Southern California Desert Member No.: 84 |
Great idea Dave, picked up a tub a few days ago....works great?
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Apr 17 2010, 05:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Contributing Member Posts: 92 Joined: 22-November 08 From: Riverside Member No.: 42 |
You can get three of those tubs at Sam's Club in the food service aisle. That is what I use also.
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Apr 17 2010, 02:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 1-December 08 From: Southern California Desert Member No.: 84 |
QUOTE (Beckysue @ Apr 17 2010, 06:07 AM)  You can get three of those tubs at Sam's Club in the food service aisle. That is what I use also. Now you tell me :-) |
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