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Planting Tips

Drainage is important for successful container gardening, to prevent the plants’ roots becoming waterlogged. Our products have adequate drainage holes, and you can also add a few pieces of a broken polystyrene bedding tray to the base of the container. This will help keep the planters light and the plants in good condition, while reducing the amount of compost required.

Any good growing medium can be used, depending on the type of plants to be grown. An advantage of our planters is that you can have different soil types to suit different planting requirements, e.g. lime-free soils for some soft fruits and heathers.

There are several excellent composts available commercially. It is best to use a bagged product for container gardening, as this prevents introducing pests and weeds from garden soil. Many composts are also specifically designed for use in planters and will give better results.

Controlled release fertilisers and water retaining pads or granules can also be added to the compost. Some composts can be bought with these additives pre-mixed, or you can add them yourself. Once planted, a thin layer of mulch (e.g. gravel) can be spread on the surface of the compost, to help conserve moisture.