Planter Advice
Hi Guys, I’m after some advice of what to do best with this before I start it Do I need to line it and drill holes in the bottom ? And does it need to be raised off the floor slightly or not? Im wanting to
grow some herbs in it and maybe some
garlic and chillis etc. Also my partner wants a bit of colour in it as well . Regards sunlight we get quite a bit in the afternoon and shade in the morning.
grow some herbs in it and maybe some
garlic and chillis etc. Also my partner wants a bit of colour in it as well . Regards sunlight we get quite a bit in the afternoon and shade in the morning.
Thanks Chris


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It would be better to line it too, to prevent moisture loss and rot. it'll last longer that way.
Herbs mostly need good drainage and sun, so do a bit of research according to what you want to grow. Chives like shade. Chillis need protection, so they'd need to be indoors somewhere.
Not sure garlic would do well - but I don't grow it, so you'll get advice from others on that.
You can certainly grow flowering plants too - just pick ones which suit the conditions. Alternatively, you can put a barrier in so that you can have different mediums for different plants.
Containers of any kind need more attention re watering as well, even if you have plants which like drier conditions.
Most supermarket pots will grow if you plant them out. Supermarket Greek basil makes a nice, ball shaped plant for the summer, but it's not hardy.
work in this as
well ?
All conifers grow large over time, but there's too many of them all competing for moisture I'm afraid.
You could add annuals for this year, but you'll need to rethink those conifers.
You'll have to be prepared to trim them every year to keep them small, only taking off the new growth, and they'll need a lot of watering.
The round one will be fine - possibly, for a few years, but conifers don't really do well in a trough container like that either.
The other possibility is that some of them won't thrive at all.
out and get something else . I live in Burnley they will definitely get plenty of water 🤣 if I can get a a year or two out of them then il be happy