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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.

Autumn / Winter Planting

Posted By Martine / 5th November 2013

Autumn/winter has been a busy season. Most popular has been the ornamental cabbages. They look so contemporary and elegant, mixed with heathers, berries or flowers they make a great statement.

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.