Lush window boxes without heavy lifting, big watering cans, or hours of labour?
Absolutely possible.
Basic Know-How
A few pointers to get started. After that, it’s all about trial, error, and luck.
Local Groups
Here are some local garden and wildlife organisations active in the City of London, and a list of further info sources.
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What to Plant
How to maximise greenery and colour, and minimise time and effort? It’s all in the choice of plants… Continue reading “What to Plant”
Air Quality Window Boxes
Noticed the Low Emissions Neighbourhood (LEN) gardens and planters around the Barbican, the Museum of London and even on Platform 4 at Barbican tube station? They all feature Air Quality planting.
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Further Info
Useful online resources.
Suppliers
Online shops and local shops…
Contractors
Some Gardening Contractors We’ve Heard About
Annuals, Perennials, Biennials
A quick explanation…
Bee Friendly
Bees and butterflies are urban dwellers too. Here’s an easy way to make them happy: let your basil bolt and blossom, and butterflies will flutter by…