Re: Help!!! What can I plant in the holes of cinder blocks?

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Richard,
I just started using 2-hole cinderblocks this year.  They do take a lot of dirt!  I think I used 2 large bags of Hyponex potting mix from K-Mart to fill 13 of them.  (Just didn't have the time or patience to sift that much compost--often I mix compost and perlite half and half for container plants.)  I have sweet alyssum and short marigolds in them.  I figured the alyssum might attract some beneficials and the marigolds might repel some pests, but who knows?  I'm interested to hear what else people are growing in them, that I might try next year.
 
I have herbs in chimney blocks, which are large and square and have one center hole thats a little larger than cinderblock holes.  They seem to be doing well and most would probably have enough room in a cinderblock hole.  Except maybe sage.  Mine is 3 feet high, which makes it kind of top-heavy.
 
Erica
 
 
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