We like how something as simple as rosemary in a terra cotta planter can make a strong impact when grouped in a bunch. For anyone out there with a similar, difficult-to-do-much-of-anything-with entryway, we think this is a great idea.
We like how something as simple as rosemary in a terra cotta planter can make a strong impact when grouped in a bunch. For anyone out there with a similar, difficult-to-do-much-of-anything-with entryway, we think this is a great idea.


Are they about an inch thick with no bottom?
If so, they are chimney flues.
Or possibly, underground drainage "tiles".
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ohhhh to have that much rosemary!!!
view closertotheocean's profile
Looks great and no doubt smells wonderful, but I am amazed they haven't been stolen (yet).
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I bet the rest of that garden is stunning.
Honestly I thought those were lavender, not rosemary plants. Rosemary tends to be shiny green, and these plants have dusty grey green leaves -- not that it matters in any way other than that lavender makes a nice alternative to rosemary.
lavender:
http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/lavlantana.htm
rosemary:
http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Rosm_off.html
rosemary
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klmg924, I agree that it's lavender and not rosemary. I clicked comments to post the exact same thing.
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Me too... :-)
view Stylebites's profile
chimney flues- smart!
nice looking containers are usually so expensive!
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Hey! Check this site out if you like those planters.
http://www.superiorclay.com/flue-liners.php
Apparently the chimney flue industry has been thinking outside of the box! There's a few cool things on their site.
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Also, chimney flues can be cut down easily with a large diamond blade grinder saw.
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I live half a block down the street from this house and have always admired the visually transparent and planter-adorned stairs up to the main entrance. Seen side-by-side with the adjoining properties, this building is also a terrific argument for San Francisco's new reluctance to authorize the construction of parking garages in front of historic buildings.
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