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Jobs for January

It may be wet and cold outside, but
there are still jobs to be done in
preparation for spring in the
garden. A little planning and
thinking time now will pay
dividends and help you make
the most of your Big Planter.

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Planting (some ideas)!

Big Planters give you big space. The choice of how you fill the space is all yours! But it may be worth considering the depth of big planter (they can be either 425mm deep or 625mm - if you choose the 425mm this may not suit more deep rooted shrubs and trees). The height of the 625mm planters is an advantage for those of us who prefer to avoid too much bending whilst planting or harvesting.

Here are a few guidelines to perhaps consider;

Vegetables

• 625mm deep planters - ideal for root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and parsnips
• 425mm deep planters - ideal for salad crops like lettuce, radish and tomatoes as well as herbs

Flowers

• 625mm deep planters - ideal for tress, shrubs and bulbs
• 425mm deep planters - ideal for colourful summer bedding and winter colour like pansies

Big Planters - what's the big idea?

Thinking Planters (Now!)

It may be winter but this is an important time if you are to see your Big Planters at their best later in the year. If you have shrubs already established its the right time for pruning - err on the side of deep cuts as this promotes more vigorous growth. In the case of flowers or vegetables you need to plan ahead and perhaps plant seeds in pots indoors with a view to moving them to your Planters in a couple of months time. Imagining how your Planters will look in full summer bloom should be the incentive you need to invest a little time now!

Other tips

• Plant your veg now!
• Jobs for January
• November 2009
• Where to put your Big Planter