Need an easy splash a colour for your patio, entryway, or balcony? Annual Planters are versitile and a fun, family friendly, project. In this special Mother's Day episode, Colin and Brandi are diving into the design, planting, and maintenance of these popular garden additions. 

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In this weeks episode ....

• 00:00 | Introduction
• 02:00 | The Versitile Annual Planter 
• 02:45 | Mix & Match Flowers, Veggies, Herbs
• 04:50 | How Full Should Your Planter Be? 
• 06:50 | Many Varieties VS A Single Variety
• 09:22 | Planter Location - Consider Exposure 
• 11:20 | Planter Location - Consider Viewing Needs
• 15:00 | How to Extend the Lifespan of Planters 
• 18:22 | Cutting Back - What is it and is it necessary?
• 22:00 | Can Perennials Work in Planters?
• 23:30 | Can You Overwinter Planters? 
• 27:10 | Planter Design is Personal 
• 28:00 | Garden Centre Tips
• 29:52 | Let's Talk about Pots 
• 32:25 | Planters for Year Round Purpose 
• 34:00 | Planter Inspiration
• 35:20 | How Much Water Do Planters Need?
• 39:50 | Question of the Week - Fertilizer and Raised Planters
• 42: 00 | Next Week....  

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 RESOURCES

Stacked Planter Idea | Round | LINK

Stacked Planter Idea | Rectangle | LINK

 

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