With longer days and warmer weather, April is the perfect month to start filling your planters with beautiful flowers, tasty veggies, and fragrant herbs. And the best part? Gardening isn’t just about making your outdoor space look lovely—it’s also a fantastic way to boost your mood, ease stress, and feel a real sense of achievement. Whether you’ve got a sprawling garden or just a few planters on your patio or balcony, getting your hands in the soil can be incredibly therapeutic.
Fabulous Flowers
Here are some brilliant plants to pop into your Recycled Horseshoe Planter this April...
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Pansies and Violas – These little beauties love cooler temperatures and will add a cheerful splash of colour to your pots. Plus, their happy faces are bound to put a smile on yours!
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Salvia – Salvias come in a wide variety of colours and flower for months on end. Their nectar is also a firm favourite with bees, and will bring plenty of pollinators to your garden. We like to make a beautiful Salvia the centrepiece of our planter display, and surround it with shorter plants in contrasting colours for an abundant display throughout the summer months.
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Primulas – These bright and cheerful flowers are great for adding a pop of colour to your containers. They’re also easy to grow and love a bit of shade, making them a super versatile choice.
Vibrant Veggies
Fill your wooden planters with a variety of vegetables! They can sit on a windowsill or in the garden, and provide you with fresh veggies throughout the spring and summer.
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Lettuce – Fancy some homegrown salad? Lettuce grows quickly in planters and is so easy to care for. Just keep it watered, and you’ll have fresh, crunchy leaves in no time.
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Radishes – If you’re after a speedy crop, radishes are the way to go! They grow fast, and nothing beats the satisfaction of pulling them up fresh from the soil.
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Chillies – Chillies are perfect for planters, and they’re great fun to grow. They're tropical plants and love a sunny windowsill for plenty of heat and light.
Happy Herbs
Make your culinary creations even more tasty with homegrown herbs. Pop them into your wooden planters and sit them on the kitchen windowsill for endless flavour!
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Parsley – Whether you prefer curly or flat-leaf, parsley is a great herb to grow in planters. It loves the sun and will add fresh flavour to your home-cooked meals.
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Chives – Super easy to grow and a great addition to any dish, chives are a must-have for any herb garden. Plus, their pretty purple flowers attract pollinators!
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Mint – This one can get a bit out on control and take over the entire garden, so keeping it in a planter is perfect! It smells amazing and is great for fresh mint tea, adding to cocktails, or flavouring savoury dishes.
Top Tips for Happy Planters
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Use good-quality compost – This will help your plants to grow strong and healthy.
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Water regularly – Planters dry out faster than garden beds, so keep an eye on the soil and give them a drink when needed.
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Find the perfect spot – Some plants love full sun, while others prefer a bit of shade, so make sure to place your planter in the right place.
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Feed your plants – A slow-release fertiliser or an occasional liquid feed will keep them thriving all season long.
Gardening, even if it’s just a few planters, is such a rewarding way to spend time outdoors. Watching your plants grow, bloom, and even produce food is a simple joy that can do wonders for your well-being. So grab your trowel, get your hands dirty, and enjoy the magic of spring. Happy planting!