{"product_id":"cohasset-gifts-and-gardens-mel-the-mallard-planter","title":"Cohasset Gifts \u0026 Gardens Mel the Mallard Planter","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloat a splash of green on the patio table with the \u003cstrong\u003eCohasset Gifts \u0026amp; Gardens Mel the Mallard Planter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mel is a drake with a long, moss-green neck, a wide orange bill curled into a grin and a pair of googly eyes that stare in two directions at once. His low, bowl-shaped body shades from rust at the breast to sandy tan at the tail, with a tucked wing pressed to his side and a tail feather flicked up behind. The open back holds the plant, so a clump of moss or a low succulent becomes his feathers. At 5-1\/2 inches tall, this Blobhouse duck planter offers a wide, shallow bowl that suits spreading plants better than the upright dog heads in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMallard coloring:\u003c\/strong\u003e A green head and neck, an orange bill and a rust-to-tan body pick up the real bird’s markings in a cartoon way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide bowl body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shallow, open back gives roots more spread than a narrow cup, ideal for a small succulent cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water drains out the bottom of every Blobhouse planter, so the bowl never becomes a pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A speckled, sandy surface with soft color washes gives the duck planter a weathered, sculpted look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Cohasset Gifts \u0026amp; Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blobhouse line of animal planters was designed by artist Gesine Kratzner and is distributed by Cohasset Gifts \u0026amp; Gardens, which sells it through garden centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Mel with a cluster of small succulents, a mat of sedum or a cushion of moss so the greenery sits low and reads as plumage. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix, and keep a saucer under him indoors because the drain hole lets water through. Water lightly when the mix is dry; a shallow bowl dries faster than a deep pot, so check it weekly. Set the mallard planter on a patio table, a garden bench or the ledge beside a water feature, where a duck belongs. Bring him in before freezing weather. Mel pairs with Rosie the turkey for a barnyard pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: G21657\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5-1\/2\" (catalog height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter: Mel, mallard drake, Blobhouse collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting opening: open back, bowl-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain hole: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per unit; ships without a plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s Stone \u0026amp; Garden Center and Feed \u0026amp; Pet Supply to see it in person and pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohasset Gifts \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Per Unit","offer_id":52721633591588,"sku":"49254","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/cohasset-gifts-gardens-g21657-mel-the-mallard-planter_5848c336-08f7-4198-9634-24d8c938f6b1.png?v=1789569700","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/cohasset-gifts-and-gardens-mel-the-mallard-planter","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}