5 Ways to Enhance Your Garden with Planters
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Whatever the size of your outside space, garden or patio transform it into a haven of natural beautyÊthis spring/summerÊwithÊourÊclever tips for using pots and planters.ÊÊ
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1. Choose different sized potsÊ
Pots offer the most variety and flexibility for an outside space. No terrace or patio is too big nor garden too small - simply select a mixture of different sizes and finishesÊand use theÊvarious potsÊto define your outside space.ÊÊ
GroupÊvariousÊsizesÊon the corner of a terrace or decking area to provide a natural break,ÊorÊuse the same styling to zone an outside area. EvenÊif you have a small balcony,Êyou can stillÊgrowÊherbs andÊvegetablesÊorÊfill pots with perennials or plants. A bright display canÊhelp toÊlift your mood and,Êif you live in a city,Êit can softenÊa moreÊurban landscape.Ê
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2. CelebrateÊnatural materialsÊ
The subtle tones of terracotta are well suited to the outdoors;Êthey weather well and add a soft tone to a terraced area. _Mix traditional pots with shrubsÊandÊtaller styles for small trees.ÊWideÊand lowÊplanters work well for annuals and biennials, andÊposition decorative urn shaped pots to give a Mediterranean feel.Ê
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3. Use hanging plantersÊand wall spaceÊ
The beauty of hanging and wall-hung planters is that they take up no space on the ground, so for smaller outside spaces they work perfectly to create a green sanctuary. Play with different plants that elegantlyÊfall downÊalongside a wall toÊfill your space with luscious greenery.Ê
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4. Use reclaimed materialsÊ
Reclaimed materials lend themselves to the outdoorsÊwith their rustic finish.ÊFor a more dramatic look, try mixing darker huedÊpots and planters. OurÊreclaimed Endo reclaimed iron pots have a black tone enriched withÊrust huesÊthat enrichÊover time. For a cleaner but no less interesting style, try ourÊPomo recycled planters. Crafted from the off-cuts of car windows the pots provide a striking back drop for plantsÊas well as upcycling a waste material.Ê
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5. Embrace indoor plantingÊÊ
If you don't have an outside space, simply bring your garden indoors. _Choose an area with the most naturalÊlight; near a window works well. _If you are working from a corner start by giving height to the back row with a tall standing pot. Try our Endo Reclaimed Iron Planter StandÊfilled with a tall plant; cheese plants can work effectively or our Sangdi Seagrass Hanging BasketsÊin a range of sizes.ÊLayer different heights and varieties to add interest, and choosingÊfragrant plantsÊwill add aÊpleasant naturalÊscent. _If you have aÊwindow sillÊfill it with lavender; the bees will love it and the faint fragrance will diffuse into your home.
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The most important thing with garden planting is to just go for it. It'sÊall about discovery and learning;Êthe pleasure of watching shoots burst through the soilÊandÊbuds flowering,ÊandÊwith vegetables,Êeven ifÊit isÊjust a few peaÊpods,Êthose peas will taste all the sweeter for being home grown._Ê
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