How to Pot Plants for Autumn and Winter Colour
This guide shows you how to choose, combine and plant reliable autumn and winter containers. You'll learn how to pick plants that suit each other, pot them correctly and keep them looking good through the colder months. Written for ordinary pots and window boxes, no greenhouse or heated space needed.
When
Autumn
Difficulty
Easy
Hands-on time
1 hour
You'll need
- ✓Frost-proof pot
- ✓General compost
- ✓Hand trowel
- ✓Horticultural grit
- ✓Gardening gloves
- ✓Pot feet
- ✓Watering can
Dan's Tip
Build around foliage and structure, then treat flowers as the bonus. A pot based only on blooms can disappoint in a dark, wet January.
Step by step guide
Choose the Position
Think about sunlight, shelter and whether water runs off a roof or gutter. Move the empty pot into place before it gets heavy.
Check the Drainage Holes
Clear any blocked holes and stand the container on pot feet if it will sit on paving.
10 more steps, plus winter care, common mistakes, troubleshooting and FAQs
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