Plant in pots
If your outdoor space only has room to plant in pots, you can still make a huge difference for wildlife! Container flowers provide food for pollinators. You can plant almost any kind of plant in a container, including trees.
Watering
In spring and summer, make sure you water your potted plants if the weather is dry. Even if there has been rain, check the soil – leaves act as umbrellas and might have kept the soil dry. Only use containers that have drainage holes.
Plant food
Bear in mind that plants in pots will need feeding more than those that grow in the ground. If your container plants are looking yellow and tired, try using a high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser. If your plant is flowering or fruiting, go for a high potassium option.
Repotting
If your container has been there for a few years, consider repotting the plant into a larger container to make sure its roots have room to grow. It’s usually better to have a few large containers rather than lots of little pots. Make sure to use peat-free compost in your pots, soil-based compost will last longer than multipurpose compost.
Plants for pollinators
There are lots of flowers for wildlife that you can plant in pots. Here’s some of the best flowers for pollinators.
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