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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.

Spring

Posted By Martine / 21st February 2014

Spring is in the air! All those beautiful yellow daffodil bulbs are now sprouting.

Yellow works really well with a variety of colours such as purple, white, and even pink.

Team your daffodils with primroses and polyanthus, violas and other bulbs flowers such as sweet smelling hyacinths.

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.