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Re: Off Subject - Rain Gutters as Flower Boxes

I don't see why not--ours are still attached and growing trees--I'm sure
your's can handle a few flowers!!


On Fri, 8 May 1998, A.G. Pitsilos wrote:

> Anybody ever try using raingutters as flowerboxes? I've asked a few
> raingutter makers if it would be possible to make an 8X8 inch gutter
> with standard gutter bending equipment and haven't heard back yet.
> Thinking about using copper. Any thoughts on copper's effect on plants?
> 
> I want to wrap several decks and other areas of my bldg. with flower
> boxes and it gets expensive quick.
> 
> With a raingutter type box I could run a drip line or soaker hose
> through the gutter and put it on a timer so I never have to worry about
> watering. Any thoughts on what to put in the bottom for drainage? This
> is a project for next spring so I have plenty of time.
> 
> I also want to wrap 3 bay windows in the front that get sun all day
> long. Wonder if they could make it as a 1 piece unit?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> AG
> 
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