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Jenny McFarlane

Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summer – here are the expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather

Alan titchmarsh at Chelsea Flower Show press day 2025.

When the sun is beating down, patios can quickly become uncomfortably hot. And while parasols and pergolas can provide some welcome shade, Alan Titchmarsh's clever planting trick can also make spending time on your patio far more comfortable this summer.

In a recent Instagram reel, the gardening expert showed how he uses large, castor-wheeled planters, allowing him to move them around the garden with ease, refresh the layout, place plants in the best growing conditions, and change their position wherever they'll have the biggest impact.

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