Can Gourds Be Used for Hanging Plants?

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Gourds can be used for hanging plants as long as you drill three or four holes in the bottom for drainage and coat them with a clear water repellent.

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Thomas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of "Home Media Magazine" and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including "USA Today," "The Hollywood Reporter" and "San Diego Magazine." He has written travel stories for "San Diego Magazine," the "San Diego Union" and the Copley News Service. Arnold attended San Diego State University.

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