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Just because the sun isn’t shining quite as brightly as we’d like, our gardens can still look bright and colourful during the winter months. While the soil may not be at its best quality for growing plants in the cold weather, there are ways around this problem, and creating a colourful winter containment can be the perfect solution. Don’t know where to start when it comes to making a container? Don’t worry; this guide could help you.
You should ensure that you have a container large enough to accommodate all of the plants and flowers you will want. The plants and flowers won’t grow properly, or look as good, if they are overcrowded in the container. Top tip: Reuse old items as containers to save money, and the environment. What about an old large watering can, or perhaps a wheelbarrow?
There is a huge range of different plants and flowers you could include in your winter container, you just need to decide what look it is that you’re aiming for.
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The type and amount of maintenance a winter container will need much depends on the type of plants you decide to put in it. In general, you should ensure that the plants are kept well-watered, likewise it is important to make sure that plants are fed properly with a slow-releasing granule fertiliser. Otherwise, general pruning and de-heading of flowers is the extent to which most containers need any maintenance.
Do you have any tips on how to create a colourful winter container? Perhaps there’s a specific plant that you like to have in your garden during the winter months. Let us know in the comments section below!
Photo Credit: [ Simply Garden Design ]