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Kezia Reynolds

How to fill the bottom of a large planter – 4 household items garden experts use to save time, money and effort

A small tree in a large pot by a shed with lightbulbs strung up in the branches.

A large planter can add a dramatic effect to your garden, showing off your finest blooms in all their glory. It’s easy to think that these types of containers require large amounts of soil, making them awkward and heavy in the process, but you’d be mistaken. Garden experts have revealed exactly what you should be using to fill the bottom of a large planter.

Large planters and container garden ideas in general allow you to enjoy an abundance of colour and different flowers regardless of your garden’s size. It also means the best plants to grow in pots have an opportunity to thrive, too.

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