Which planters you should secure from falling over
If your planter is on a house wall, it is not particularly at risk of falling over due to the sheltered location. However, large pots are particularly effective in the middle of the garden, for example in a small bed island. There he is completely exposed to strong winds. Freestanding buckets should therefore be secured against falling over using the measures listed below.
This is less necessary with shallow buckets than with tall containers. Large plantings are also often caught in the wind and knock down the bucket. In general, reliable stability is only given if the size ratio between the tub and the planting is correct.
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- Build a fiberglass planter yourself
- Fill large planters correctly
measures
It's best to layer heavy things material on the bottom of your planter. Recommended are:
- Earth
- Stones
- gravel
However, these precautionary measures have the disadvantage that the pot is less mobile during winter. Put your planter on one before securing it Plant rollerto get this problem out of the way.
Location
- The location of your planter should be framed on three sides.
- Group several planters to protect each other from the wind.
- Adjusting the shape of the bucket to the growth of the plants prevents leverage.
- Provide shelter from the wind with a small wall made of willow, for example.
- You can also use tall shrubs as natural wind protection (e.g. bamboo, Snowball, the evergreen olive willow or a maple tree).
Measures not recommended
A method that may not seem helpful at first, but nonetheless ineffective, is tying the plant. This will damage both the plant and the planter.
