MrFlyTrap2
OMG h8 pings
This spring I've been working on a location mainly for Sarra's and VFT's, in addition to them, I needed a place to go outside as well. Living in a downtown building this year, there is zero grass to run around and play in. Yet the building did have a crummy alley that had some space in it. So I figured, lets turn some lemons into lemons with carnivorous plants growing next to them! I'd say I'm about half finished, now starting to add plants to the area. A few pics show the security kits that I had to add to the plants in order to keep them from walking away.
Before picture:
After picture:
Plant bench:
Looks so empty! Plant donations are accepted.
Decor:
Note the bench and table are just made out of 2x4's screwed together and placed on cinder blocks. They can't cost more than $15 bucks each, are heavy, and can be used to secure plants to. The palm is sitting on a sewer panel that weighs about 80 lbs, and also has a security kit bolted to it.
So far the Sarra's have been enjoying their home as well as a B52 vft. So far the most difficult part has been understanding the sun patterns in the alley, since the other building is so close, I feel most of the alley is actually unusable for CP's. However I'm thinking of trying a few Neps in hanging baskets between the windows, as sun does hit the wall on sunny days.
Heres a view of some stuff growing on the bench, looking pretty happy:
If you're in the area, swing by, and we'll throw some things on the grill. Don't forget to join us 8-16 for a CP get together!
http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=878933
Hope to see you guys there!
Nathan
Before picture:
After picture:
Plant bench:
Looks so empty! Plant donations are accepted.
Decor:
Note the bench and table are just made out of 2x4's screwed together and placed on cinder blocks. They can't cost more than $15 bucks each, are heavy, and can be used to secure plants to. The palm is sitting on a sewer panel that weighs about 80 lbs, and also has a security kit bolted to it.
So far the Sarra's have been enjoying their home as well as a B52 vft. So far the most difficult part has been understanding the sun patterns in the alley, since the other building is so close, I feel most of the alley is actually unusable for CP's. However I'm thinking of trying a few Neps in hanging baskets between the windows, as sun does hit the wall on sunny days.
Heres a view of some stuff growing on the bench, looking pretty happy:
If you're in the area, swing by, and we'll throw some things on the grill. Don't forget to join us 8-16 for a CP get together!
http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=878933
Hope to see you guys there!
Nathan