Brainstorming mountainside mixed forest

[Shogun610]

Updates? Surfed the forums… I started a thread on this too .. and I thought about this and we’ll is this legit wood? Or a ceramic to look like wood.. could def build this for a massive forest planter

 

[ShadyStump]

Looks like wood to me. If it's real wood, I imagine they have to replace it every repot.

Maybe a wood exterior with a ceramic insert that actually holds the trees?

 

[penumbra]

I am all for wood pots and don't know why they are not used more. They are cheap and easy to build. Wood durability varies according to wood but they can last a surprisingly long time. I have wood grow boxes that are many many year old. My oldest grow box is older than many members here.

 

[Shogun610]

I am all for wood pots and don't know why they are not used more. They are cheap and easy to build. Wood durability varies according to wood but they can last a surprisingly long time. I have wood grow boxes that are many many year old. My oldest grow box is older than many members here.

Yeah I think I’m gonna make a wood forest planter )unless a financial miracle happens / find one before spring) , Nicely made, strong , ample drainage, long term success and handles to grab. Then one day if a big forest planted comes along I’ll be able to use it. Pretty sure it’s better to do group plantings in more depth unless you’re Ryan Neil or experienced to know what the right threshold of root needs are..

 

[Kanorin]

Using a large wooden planter is actually a great idea for the first prototype of this. Thanks!

My first attempts at growing trees on rocks was a massive failure, but I think it was because the bare-root seedlings I got were not at all healthy. Even a few that I put into grow pots didn't make it.
Stay tuned next spring for attempt #2 (and probably 3, 4, 5).

 

[TinyArt]

Maybe a wood exterior with a ceramic insert that actually holds the trees?

Hmm... Tiles drilled to suit the drainage needs, and supported in framework?

 

[Deleted member 38190]

How do you create a new thread

 

[Deleted member 38190]

I don't know how to

 

[TinyArt]

I don't know how to

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[ShadyStump]

@Chinese Elm I also just PMed you the same instructions.
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[Kanorin]

Hmmm, I might even make a wooden box and hide the wood using jagged rock-like pieces of insulation foam colored gray. Sounds like a fun winter project.

 

[penumbra]

Hmmm, I might even make a wooden box and hide the wood using jagged rock-like pieces of insulation foam colored gray. Sounds like a fun winter project.

Wood is beautiful.

 

[ShadyStump]

Hmmm, I might even make a wooden box and hide the wood using jagged rock-like pieces of insulation foam colored gray. Sounds like a fun winter project.

A wooden frame that fits neatly around a cement slab/pot would achieve the desired wood look, but still stand up well.
If you do like the rock idea, cement, maybe with some color added would be nice way to do it.

 

[TinyArt]

While quite different, "somewhere here," probably in a thread about penjing, there's a video of a young Vietnamese (IIRC) man building a fountain/planter out of foam chunks & concrete. I think he used pieces of heavy, stiff wire to pin the parts together, then poured concrete slurry over it by the cupful. Wasn't designed to hold heavy material or be moved much -- but might be an idea for custom "rock" features or surfacing.

(Glad you made me remember -- my winter maybe just got more fun, too!)

 

[Kanorin]

Thanks for some ideas. I started on something. Couple more sides needed, but the idea that is there.

 

[TinyArt]

Seeing is believing -- this will be fun to watch!

 

[Kanorin]

Above is mountainside box 1. And here is the mountainside box 2. Two different approaches to the mountain or hillside look. We’ll see which looks better when planted.



those little internal wood blocks are my attempt to make little planting zones so all of the soil doesn’t wash off the hill side. I think if I make a second version of this one, I’ll make the outer walls lower. We shall see how it functions first!

 

[Yamabudoudanshi]

Ooohhh. This is interesting!

Following along.

 

[ShadyStump]

I see the second one working out better in terms of ease of maintenance- simplicity usually wins over all else- but that first one is going to be awesome. I like the stepped slant. Will lend itself quite naturally to a mountainscape.

 

[HorseloverFat]

Nicely done!

Clear and effective function.