I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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John Polka
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I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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NICE!
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I had seen one like this a few years ago, online somewhere, and I would love to do something similar. Just haven't gotten around to it yet...but I will.
Really cool idea!
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Re: I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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Nice

there is a post somewhere here :lol:
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thy wrote:Nice

there is a post somewhere here :lol:
Yes there is! I posted it last year and someone actually went and did the project. Let me see if I can find it...

EDIT: Found it! Here it is!
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Re: I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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That's the one I saw! (That was back when I was still a lurker). :o LOL
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Re: I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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that is really kewl!


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Re: I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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We had some concrete blocks left over that were all a little different and my husband didn't want them. So...I took them, edged a garden with them and planted minis in them. That was two years ago and the hostas are doing well. They get a lot of comments from people!

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Re: I'll never think the same about a concrete block

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I've been thinking about these too, and last year there was a greenhouse that went out of business near us and the owner told me to come and get any concrete blocks I wanted, for free, they were just stacked up and taking up space... This spring she changed her mind and wanted $1.00 each which would have been fine if she hadn't first offered them for nothing. I passed, but maybe I'm just way too cheap :lol:

I love the idea of using them as an edging with minis in them!
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Chris go get them! That would be beautiful addition to your nursery to display hostas or other plants.
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