Planters

Many bulbs, shrubs and trees can be grown in planters.  They add structure and interest to doorsteps, patios and decking. Planters can brighten up the looks of garden decking but a little caution is advised.   

Planters and Decking

All decks, even composite, need some airflow. Huttons planters all have small feet or timber runners to lift the planter base off the deck. However, the best-case scenario for planters on a wood deck is minimal, or zero, contact. Don't overwater the Planters because no matter how careful you are the boards will absorb excess moisture.

Mix-and-Match Potted Plant Arrangements

For a high visual impact, use a variety of textures and sizes when you're planting. Even if you choose plants that look entirely different, you can tie the grouping together with co-ordinated neutral containers and repeat some plants in several planters.

Customising the Planters

To improve the appearance of your arrangements you ideally need some planters of different heights.  Elevate some of your planters at the back by stacking them on old house bricks or even an upside-down pot. Huttons manufacture their Box Planters in Small, Medium and Large.

Planters for exotic plants

Planters can be used to group together, and grow, plants that wouldn’t normally survive in our climate. It might be a temporary tropical container garden for the summer with a few favourite houseplants. When the weather turns too chilly to keep them outside, they can be put in the Conservatory or greenhouse.

Why not start planting now?