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Tuesday 25 September 2012

Autumn and Winter Window Box and Planter Ideas


As our hopes for an Indian Summer fall and the unavoidable change of season threatens with killing our seasonal Summer displays and non-hardy perennials, it is time to think about the future and our new window box or container displays.

Red Lonicera's berries

If you have the space or the intention to keep some of your non-hardy perennials this is the moment to get organised with the space and materials that you are going to need to provide over winter shelter to you lovely plants.

It also time to think about what colours and plants you would like to use for your autumn and/or winter display. And, of course, also time of choosing those lovely bulbs for an early spring display. Autumn is the planting period for ornamental onions, crocus, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips and trumpet daffodils that will flower in Spring.

Blue bells
 
Window boxes are versatile and the colours will light up your home with a welcoming feeling. They can be filled with plants (real or artificial), branches (dogwood, viburnum, holly, etc) and other decorative materials or even fruits ex: Pumpkins, pine cones, etc.

Red Phyracantha berries in autumn/fall
 
So tidy up your garden and get ready for the new season!

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