Zinc tubs are ideal flower pots and offer plenty of space for creative design. Below we have put together the most beautiful ideas for you as well as instructions on how to plant your zinc tub step by step.
How do you plant a zinc tub correctly?
To plant a zinc tub, drill holes for drainage, add a layer of potsherds and expanded clay, fill the tub with suitable soil, insert the plants and decorate with pebbles or other elements.
Planting the zinc tub step by step
This is what you need:
- Metal drill
- pottery shards
- Expanded clay or more pottery shards
- Good garden soil
- possibly compost
- Plants
- possibly pebbles, mulch, moss or decorative elements such as stones, decorative houses, figures or similar
1. The drainage
As with all planters, drainage is essential with the zinc tub. To do this, drill several fingernail-sized holes in the bottom of the zinc tray. Cover these with shards of pottery so that they cannot become clogged. Then add a five centimeter thick drainage layer of expanded clay or shards of pottery into the zinc tray.
2. Earth
Which soil is right depends on which plants you want to grow. Sandy soil is more suitable for succulents, herbs or vegetables need a lot of nutrients, so a little compost is not bad and good garden soil is sufficient for flowers. Fill the zinc tray with soil up to about 10 cm below the edge.
3. Plant plants
Now distribute the plants in the tub. Don't place them too close so they have room to unfold. Then fill the remaining soil up to a few centimeters below the edge.
4. Decorative elements
To give your zinc tub the finishing touch, you can finally distribute decorative elements. Of course, it makes sense to plan for this before planting the plants. Simple pebbles, clay figures or other items can be used as decorative elements. If you are particularly creative, you can create entire landscapes with houses, paths and “mini trees” in the zinc tub.
What to plant in the zinc tub?
Here are some nice ideas:
- Create an impressive mini stone landscape using succulents, stones, roots and pebbles.
- Let it be colorful: Plant lots of different colored summer flowers in the zinc tub and create a summery sea of flowers.
- Vegetable garden: Sow lettuce, radishes or tomatoes in the zinc tray. Strawberries and herbs also grow wonderfully here.
The zinc tub as a mini pond
A zinc tub is ideal as a mini pond. So if you want to plant aquatic plants in your zinc tub instead of flowers, herbs or succulents, follow these steps:
- Place your zinc tub in the desired location.
- Create different levels in the zinc tub using large field stones and clay flower pots.
- Distribute the water plants in their plant baskets (note the depth of water each plant needs).
- Fill with water.