Home Depot Flower Tower: Supply Time!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own.

So what was the first thing Chloe and I did when we got ready to #digin and build our Flower Tower? After joining The Home Depot Garden Club and taking a look at the supplies we would need, we hopped in the car and headed to our local Home Depot. I know, I know... if you're anything like me, having a shopping list can make your eyes glaze over!

But, since I've been a longtime regular shopper at The Home Depot, I knew I'd have no trouble finding exactly what I needed, because the store service is exceptional. It's not ok, it's not sometimes good... it's always fantastic. (Reality Check: I'm saying it because it's always been true for me!) If you can't find something, just ask an employee.

Supply List

YARDGARD 4 ft. x 50 ft. 14-Gauge Welded Wire Scotts 4 ft. x 220 ft. Landscape Fabric Wiss Tinner’s Snips Tenax 7 in. Black Fence Ties - 50 Pack Garden Spade Flower Pot Work Gloves Utility Knife Potting Soil Plants (as needed)

Since it was a gorgeous day, we started in the garden area and quickly gathered a flower pot, work gloves, garden spade, and landscape fabric. We're over 1/3 done shopping!

I asked where the galvanized wire was, which we were told was behind the lumber. I passed utility knives on the way, so grabbed one in red (it matched my outfit and that was super-important) and picked up the galvanized wire, which is on the opposite side of the store from gardening in the very back, FYI, and then asked about the snips and ties. TIP: Since we cut our wire down, I think the 3 ft. wire could be tall enough, depending how wide your pot is and the height you want Flower Tower. Remember, you need enough wire IN your pot for it to be steady.

The fence ties, located in Electronics, are simply zip ties and come in even lengths, except online, so we bought a 20 pack of 6" zip ties. The Home Depot employees also helped us find the tin snips which we learned cut through wire and tin. We purchased ones that look like scissors because we thought they would be more useful in an all-around sort of way. Chloe and I will be able to use them in all types of DIY projects, I'm sure!

We saved the heaviest and most fun supplies for last: the potting soil and plants. We selected a large bag of Moisture Control potting soil since I wanted something that would drain easily and conserve water when I, ahem, forget to water! TIP: I needed even more soil, so you might need another small bag of soil.

And lastly, I chose flowers, originally wanting to place the Flower Tower on my porch which truly needs a punch of color. But, I selected pansies, due to color, size, and spreading capabilities, and they need at least 6 hours of sunlight, so this Flower Tower is going on the back patio, and my next one will grace the front! I bought 4 flats of pansies and used 3. TIP: The Home Depot has a wonderful return policy and will accept returns of annuals so long as they are still in excellent shape.

Thanks to the amazing customer service, we were done in almost a jiffy (note to self: chat less, keep laser focused instead of admiring flowers, & shop more!) and headed home to begin our project!

Be sure to check out our other posts:

The Home Depot Garden Club Benefits How to Build a Flower Tower (video tutorial)

Upcoming: Tips and Tricks to Build your Flower Tower How we've been inspired to #Digin!

Let me know when you #digin to your gardening projects! I'd love to hear about them!

XO ~Kim

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The Home Depot Flower Tower

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own.

As I mentioned in my last post in The Home Depot series in which I introduced you to all the benefits of the The Home Depot Garden Club, I was most excited about starting the Flower Tower project. I couldn't resist the simple and colorful take on vertical gardening and my gardening needs right now are both color and height... both of which will draw emphasis away from the pitiful state of my lawn. Plus, I love a good project that doesn't take too long to complete (i.e., less than a day), isn't too complicated (I watch a video once only and only skim written instructions), but still packs a punch with high impact that I can sit back and admire when done. When someone asks about the amazing Flower Tower that has prime real estate in my yard, I can casually say, "Oh that, why yes, I did it in an afternoon!"

http://youtu.be/y9Mag9VyF98

To begin, Chloe and I jotted off this morning to The Home Depot with our list in hand... and gathered what we needed. (Check our next post for lots more about the supplies.)

We were surprised how simple this project was. Although it took us an afternoon, and we had a big "OOOPs" moment in the video, we had fun. Seriously, lots of fun. Chloe and I hadn't gardened together since... well, since she was in my gardening class at Seaside Neighborhood School! It's been years! And although she was filming and could have stayed behind the camera, she walked over and jumped in to help. Which goes to show that the Flower Tower project is perfect for all ages and they'll be ready to #digin. There are no special skills required, but there are some sharp instruments, so assistance is definitely needed for young kids.

Although our finished Flower Tower is not as lush and full as the one you saw here, it will be. Petunias will spread out and cover the tower and will look fabulous in a few weeks. I admit a got a bit impatient trying to beat the rain and finish placing the flowers, so placing the flowers in the holes was the most trying part of the Flower Tower project for me, and I could probably have made them look a bit better. But, the Flower Tower still turned out beautifully. Plus, pansies will bloom for a months on end, as long as I pick the spent flowers. A few hours of creation + quality family time + months of enjoyment = win, win, win.

image via The Home Depot

It’s home improvement time, and The Home Depot has everything you need to #DigIn for Spring. No matter what projects you want to tackle, they have great values on all you need. They’re ready to help you with renovation ideas and expert advice, too.

Get over $300 in email exclusive savings each year, sneak peeks on new products, monthly lawn & garden ideas for your region and access to The Home Depot’s gardening experts. Click here to join the world’s largest garden community today! Or go to homedepot.com/gardenclub to see some of the many benefits of membership.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.