Forest Garden 1.8m Pressure Treated Wooden Deep Root Planter

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Lightweight pot fillers are an excellent option if you’re looking to save money and reduce the weight of your plant pots. Common lightweight filler materials include plastic waste like milk jugs and water bottles, as well as organic matter such as twigs, wood chips, and leaves. Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Accessible gardening - This product is part of Forest's Accessible Gardening range designed in partnership with Thrive, the UK’s leading charity that helps people transform their lives through gardening.

Changing the soil mix also means time for a repot. Water your plant 1-2 weeks before doing the repot; it’ll make it easier to remove the plant without harming its root system. Repotting succulents may feel like surgery, but these steps will help them flourish. Steps to repot succulents If the styrofoam peanuts are too small and easily fit through the drainage holes in your pot, you can add coffee filters or a wire mesh over the holes to stop them from escaping without preventing drainage. You will also need to put some mesh over the styrofoam before you add your soil to prevent them from getting mixed up. 3. Broken ceramicWhen it comes to filling your large planter, be mindful of how much soil you’re using. Too much soil can lead to root rot and other issues. Keep in mind that heavy pots can be difficult to move, so it’s essential to place your tall planter in its permanent location before filling it with heavy items. To ensure the health of your succulents, you need to pot them correctly. The best practices involve proper drainage, the right soil type, and ensuring the right amount of light and temperature. In this section, we’ll explore how you can optimize each of these crucial factors to pot your succulents with the sub-sections being proper drainage, soil type, and light and temperature. Proper drainage Don’t use any dirt from your garden to fill up your wooden planter. Plants tend to grow much better in commercial potting soil. You can, however, make your own potting soil by mixing equal amounts of perlite or vermiculite, peat moss and compost. Adding plants

Fertilising and soil maintenance are essential for keeping your plants healthy and happy in large pots. Wood is a popular material for building planter boxes. Not only does it look great, but it’s also quite cost-effective to buy. If you like, you can save even more money by building one yourself. Using household items as filler materials in your large plant pots is not only budget-friendly, but also environmentally friendly. Reusing and recycling common household items can help minimise waste sent to landfills and incinerators, cut down on pollution, save natural resources and energy, and create economic advantages. For example, by repurposing these items, you save money on potting soil and filler materials, making your container gardening more budget-friendly. Here are some great filler materials to try: A drainage-friendly potting mix can help prevent waterlogging and root rot, while proper drainage holes allow excess water to flow through the pot more easily.To avoid these issues, opt for non-decomposing materials such as plastic containers or plastic pots, ensuring that your pot remains lightweight and your plants stay healthy. Or, if you’re happy to repot your plant every year and would rather go down the organic route, that works, too! To make sure your succulent is happy and healthy, watch out for any signs of distress like discoloration or wilting. Also, succulents may need time to adjust to seasonal changes. This rectangular wooden planter offers an impressive 180cm wide growing space with a 42cm depth, ideal for those deep rootcrops such as potatoes, carrots and parsnips to grow at home.