Clay vs. Plastic Pots

[ducks4you]

Didn't know WHERE to post this. I have ALWAYS liked clay pots and LOVED the look of ceramic glazed clay pots. But, then, I've seen the value of plastic--certainly the cost is lots cheaper, and I know that my indoor and starter plants won't dry out as quickly in plastic. BUT, I read somewhere recently that plastic pots release VOC's into your home. Sooo, the perpetual student in me did a search.

I guess I could make my own. I could use model Magic:
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/detail/castle-planter-craft/

OR...
I could pour concrete:
http://www.gardenguides.com/92810-make-own-concrete-planters.html

OR...
I could combine cement, Perlite and peat moss and make my own:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Hypertufa-Planters

Perhaps wood...:
http://www.helium.com/items/1275747-how-to-build-wooden-planter

Maybe I could risk it and use FRP(fiberglass reinforced plastic):
http://www.made-in-china.com/products-search/hot-china-products/Fiberglass_Planter.html
Somebody on this site thinks that they are environmental.

Here's another thought...hhmmmmmmm.......:
http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesign/bb/ChoosingPots.htm

How about a Sub-irrigated Tote Box Planter?:
http://www.insideurbangreen.org/2009/03/simple-to-make-subirrigated-tote-box-planter.html

SSSOOOO MANY CHOICES!!! Oh, well, I'm STILL gonna use the plastic pots I've saved up, anyway--guess I'll DIE a little sooner.

 

[HiDelight]

thank you!!! way too fun I love anything for adults that sarts with "crayola"!

I bookmarked because I need more projects you know!!!

 

[ducks4you]

Guess I was thinking about YOU, HiDelight, when I posted this!