Easy Gardens

Make your own…

Ladder planter

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The display will act as a planting screen and create a charming focal point. Keep well watered and they should stay in flower throughout the season.

1Soak the rootballs of all the plants in water for about 10 minutes, or until they are thoroughly wet. Cut a length of wire, about 50cm long, and wrap it around one of the terracotta pots.

2Twist the metal wire around itself so that it is held firmly in place around the pot.

3Fasten the wire around a rung of the ladder, twisting it securely to hold the pot in place. If necessary, trim the ends of the wire. Attach the other pots to the rungs of the ladder in the same way, spacing them out evenly and creating a pleasing arrangemen­t.

4Take the first plant from its plastic pot and place it in one of the suspended pots. Push the plant down well into its new pot. Add a little potting mix to the bottom of the pot, if required.

5Continue planting the rest of the terracotta pots in the same way until the display is finished. Water the pots well and let drain.

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