Some of our re-purposing projects are more personal in nature. We like using odd pottery found at garage sales for $5 or less. These become a focal point in our outdoor garden. Many of these pots were not originally made with a drain hole for use with live plants. We use a modification.
Shown here are two different finds that were used to enhance the Asian theme we have going in a section of our garden.
Both pottery pieces had a Dragon theme. We wet drilled a 1 inch drain hole through the pot using a diamond hole saw.
We have found several versions of small growing, or low growing evergreens to serve as our live tree. You will have to use something that is adaptable to your local climate. You might have to cruise your local nursery. Be aware some species are not available all times of the year.
We have found it best to transplant your live tree and let it establish itself before you start shaping and trimming to get the visual effect you are after. Bare copper #14 or #14 wire can be used to train or bend the branches (or roots) to obtain your desired look.
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