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Still time to plant winter window boxes

Posted By Martine / 21st November 2014

It’s been a mild winter season so far, but there is still time if you haven’t had your boxes and pots planted up. Also a great time to plant up bulbs underneath your arrangements for colourful spring pop-ups.

Ornamental cabbage has been a big hit again this winter, with heathers and berries.

Not so spring like today

Posted By Martine / 23rd February 2014

I missed my opportunity planting in the sun, i should have planted my window boxes yesterday. Today has gone back to winter and it feels cold outside. i will venture out later on to plant my edible window box containing thyme, oregano and chives plus some primroses for colour. The floral window boxes have purple polyanthus. I am sure these new editions will brighten up the terrace.

To keep your pots in good condition we recommend you water around twice a week with a good few litres of water.

Quantities will vary depending upon the size of your pot. The key is to keep the soil moist at all times and not to let it get dry and cakey.

The wind can play havoc with your pots so when it is very windy check your pots don't dry out. You may need to water extra in these weather conditions.

Also dont be fooled that when it rains you do not need to water your pots! Rain is not a substitute for watering. Some pots are sheltered from the rain and believe it or not it doesnt give sufficient watering in most cases.

Dead-head flowers by pulling off shrivelled flower heads to keep your pots neat and tidy.