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60 Long Weekend Planting Projects

From Terrific Two-Tier Planters to Eco Gardening Pots

— May 14, 2013 — Eco
If you take pride in planting flowers, pruning shrubs and pulling weeds and you plan on tackling gardening as one of your long weekend projects, then you will enjoy these growing contraptions.

Long weekends are one of life’s greatest gifts. Not only do you get one more day to do whatever you want, but you also get to enjoy a four-day work week. Basically, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. This is what makes the thought of long weekend projects seem so tempting. It is important that you gauge the time each project will take so that you don’t get overwhelmed. When setting a goal for long weekend projects, try to focus on tasks that can be easily completed. These gardening long weekend projects take no time to complete—so you can spend your extra day off basking in the glory of your creations.

From contemporary vegetable pods to modular modern planters, these easy-to-complete gardening tasks are just some of the many long weekend projects you can take on during this coming weekend in May.
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Ditch-Bound Gardening Guides
Ditch-Bound Gardening Guides
The Grow Your Greens in a Hanging Gutter Tutorial Makes Use of Space
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Vibrantly Accented Mits
Vibrantly Accented Mits
Mom Can Garden in Style with Gardening Gloves by Katherine Rohrbacher
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Street-Mending Flower Pits
Street-Mending Flower Pits
Mini Pothole Gardens Decorate the Streets of London
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Funny Funneled Gardening Gear
Funny Funneled Gardening Gear
The Flower Watering Pot Opens Up as Blossoms to Draw Rainwater
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Solar-Powered Gardening Robots
Solar-Powered Gardening Robots
The Vitirover is an Eco-Friendly Way to Keep Your Garden Groomed
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Rich Cocoa Planter Desserts
Rich Cocoa Planter Desserts
Enjoy Gardening With the Potted Espresso & Salted Caramel Mud Cakes
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Self-Sustaining Planters
Self-Sustaining Planters
The Smart Herb Garden Uses Nanotechnology to Grow Plants Indoors
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Room-Scaled Gardening Kits
Room-Scaled Gardening Kits
These Edible Flower Kits Will Brightnen Up Any Room
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Contemporary Vegetable Pods
Contemporary Vegetable Pods
GROWUP is a Modern Hydroponic System Designed for Urbanites
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Hole-Covered Sneakers
Hole-Covered Sneakers
The EVA Sneakers Would Make Poor Rain Shoes
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Plant-Inspired Writing Utensils
Plant-Inspired Writing Utensils
The Garden Tool Pen Makes Writing Down Chores Relaxing
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Urban Dumpster Gardening
Urban Dumpster Gardening
Michael Bernstein's '10 Yard Forest' Uses Trash Cans
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Gardener Water-Monitoring Gadgets
Gardener Water-Monitoring Gadgets
The Rugiada Helps Your Garden Grow by Managing its Water Flow
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Rain-Harvesting Hoses
Rain-Harvesting Hoses
Sunlight is the Only Resource the RainPerfect Water Pump Uses
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Fast Food-Growing Kits
Fast Food-Growing Kits
Make your Favorite Dish from Scratch with the Pizza Growing Kit
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Cardboard Herb Gardens
Cardboard Herb Gardens
The Roll-Out Vegetable Patch is Designed for Gardening Neophytes
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Landscaping Storage Seats
Landscaping Storage Seats
This Gardening Tool Set Incorporates a Comfortable Folding Chair
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Cute Courier Gardens
Cute Courier Gardens
Az & Mut Plants Green Life in Unconventional Pots
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Teapot Gardening Tools
Teapot Gardening Tools
Use the Watering Kettle Can to Feed Your Plants in a Prim & Proper Fashion
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Roll-Up Rubber Shoes
Roll-Up Rubber Shoes
The Japanese Gardening Boots Make for Easy Storage
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Digitally-Controlled Plants
Digitally-Controlled Plants
The ‘Click & Grow Smartpots’ Are Operated Via Technology
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Guerilla Gardening Tools
Guerilla Gardening Tools
Blast into spring with These Wildflower Seed Bombs
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Miniature Matchbox Gardens
Miniature Matchbox Gardens
Matchcarden Cultivates Tiny Gardens in Miniature Townhouses
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Vibrantly Customized Plant Markers
Vibrantly Customized Plant Markers
This DIY Activity Allows You to Differentiate Between Plants
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Terrific Two-Tier Planters
Terrific Two-Tier Planters
The Sweet Pot Soaks Up Every Drop of H2O to Feed Two Leafy Communities
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Modern Gardening Tools
Modern Gardening Tools
The Gro Watering Can by Hallgeir Homstvedt is Cylindrically Minimalist
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Finger-Friendly Faucet Adapters
Finger-Friendly Faucet Adapters
The Push-Button Outdoor Tap Lets Users Easily Turn On Their Water
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Upcycled Plum Containers
Upcycled Plum Containers
InPlum Reclaims 'Fruit Waste' to Fabricate a New Building Material
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Eco-Friendly Portable Glasshouses
Eco-Friendly Portable Glasshouses
Kristyna Pojerova Cultivates Herbs in Her Own Kitchen
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Hanging Botanical Adornments
Hanging Botanical Adornments
The Gabriella Asztalos 'Floating Garden' Provide an Elegant 3D Effect
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Eco Gardening Pots
Eco Gardening Pots
The Art Terre Sustainable Pots Make Gardening Even Greener
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Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
The Sprout Pencil Will Grow a Plant Once You're Done With It
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Modular Modern Planters
Modular Modern Planters
The Trapa System is Convenient and Contemporarily Stylish
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Personified Flower Pots
Personified Flower Pots
The GOOD Photo Flower Pot Combines Headshots and Horticulture
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Geometric Planters
Geometric Planters
The Crystal Collection from Pour Les Alpes Brings Geometry to the Garden
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Transparent Upside Down Pots
Transparent Upside Down Pots
The Sky Planter Clear Provides More Light for and Insight into Roots
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Leafy Cremation Canisters
Leafy Cremation Canisters
The POETREE Funeral Urn Lets the Dead Become One with Nature
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At-Home Garden Sets
At-Home Garden Sets
The GreenKit by Bubble Design is Made for Urban Dwellers
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Green Thumb Cutlery
Green Thumb Cutlery
The Constructive Eating Garden Utensil Set is for Shoveling in Food
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Urban Farming Partnerships
Urban Farming Partnerships
BrightFarms Takes Downtown Gardening to New Levels
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Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
This Aeroponic Garden is Food for Thought
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Portable Personal Gardens
Portable Personal Gardens
The Babylon Project Offers Well-Maintained Green Cities
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Industrial Scrap Planters
Industrial Scrap Planters
Living Pots Encourage Organic Gardening with an Eco-Friendly Foundation
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Upcycled Hydroponic Gardens
Upcycled Hydroponic Gardens
The Grow Bottle Combines Style and Sustainability
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Indoor Vegetation Planters
Indoor Vegetation Planters
The Windowfarms Allows You to Grow Fresh Vegetables All Year Round
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Geometric Garden Groves
Geometric Garden Groves
The 'Urb Garden' is the Ultimate in Avant Gardening
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Kiddy Vegetable-Growing Kits
Kiddy Vegetable-Growing Kits
The Peat Gardening Kit Teaches Children the Importance of Fresh Foods
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Solar-Powered Plant Pots
Solar-Powered Plant Pots
The Solar Planter Puts Gardening on Auto-Pilot
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Recyclable Plant Packaging
Recyclable Plant Packaging
Gaia Branding by Carla Torres Has an Earth-Friendly Aesthetic
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Lush Gardening Editorials
Lush Gardening Editorials
Celebrate Spring With the 'Oh! Miss Flower' Vogue Korea 2010 Spread
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Garden-Embedded Masonry
Garden-Embedded Masonry
Planter Bricks Let You Build Flower Pots Right Into Your Window Sills
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Indoor Gardening Pods
Indoor Gardening Pods
The FreshWall Design System Allows One to Grow Plants Within Their Home
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Plantable Produce Packaging
Plantable Produce Packaging
Vegetable Labels by Ben Huttly Break Down Then Burgeon
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Potted Plant Confections
Potted Plant Confections
These Succulent Cupcakes Will Keep Your Guests Guessing
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Sweetly Illustrated Branding
Sweetly Illustrated Branding
ICA Gott Liv Packaging Illustrates What Makes a Healthy Lifestyle
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DIY Victory Garden
DIY Victory Garden
'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit
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Upcycled Water Bottle Gardens
Upcycled Water Bottle Gardens
The PET Tree is a Vertical Garden for Eco-Conscious Urbanites
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Pump-Wearing Plants (UPDATE)
Pump-Wearing Plants (UPDATE)
Giddyspinster Stiletto Planters Make Interior Flora Fashionable
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Compartmentalized Countertop Gardens
Compartmentalized Countertop Gardens
The Planto System Encourages Domestic Food Production
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Convenient Condo Cookers
Convenient Condo Cookers
The Bruce Handrail Grill is Perfect for Urban Balconies and Apartments
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