Is it ok to plant plants in old pots and pans made of aluminum, cast iron, nonstick etc.?

Question

I will drill holes for drainage.

Answer 1

sure, plant them in anything you like, just remember to poke a hole in the bottom of them to allow the water to flow through

Answer 2

Absolutely! Just be sure you choose a plant that is a suitable size for a smaller container. I have a whole set of aluminum pots, pans, kettles, and coffee pots that I have planted with sedum and hen and chickens and they look great. I also plant several aluminum laundry tubs and an old cream separator every year with a variety of annuals, such as marigolds, petunias, alysum, lobelia, salvia, begonias, etc. The smaller pots and pans will require more frequent watering, however, as they dry out quickly. You sound like a fun gardener with fun ideas. Go for it!

Answer 3

YOU CAN PLANT STUFF IN ABOUT ANYTHING. I HAVE STUFF PLANTED IN AN OLD BEAT UP COPPER BOILER. YOU MIGHT WANT TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR RUST ON THE CAST IRON,OTHERWISE IT'S GOOD. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE THIS, ONE TIP FOR YOU IS TO USE STYROFOAM PEANUTS IN THE BOTTOM FOR DRAINAGE, IT'S WAY LIGHTER THAN GRAVEL OR ROCKS IF YOU HAVE A BIG POT AND IT WORKS JUST AS GOOD. THEY WILL LOOK COOL IN STUFF LIKE THAT!

Answer 4

Another cool idea when you run out of pots and pans, is old shoes. Line the inside with old nylon window screen, fill with dirt and flowers.Leave a pair by the back door.Hang em in trees.

Answer 5

I use them all the time and I have beautiful flowers in everything I've planted in them. I have a big black cast iron pot that i planted minature gardenias in it and they are gorgeous and smells so good winter and summer.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

i do not see why not it would probably be easier to repot them later on.

Answer 8

a good idea and recyling as well,good on you.