The Best Way To Fill Your Large Garden Planters

With the promise of sunshine upon us now is the perfect time to add the final touches to your garden or patio area. Many of you are probably wondering, what’s the best way to fill a large garden planter this summer? Well look no further, we’ve compiled our top tips just for you! We’ve got you covered from the best plants for your large garden planter to some life hacks for filling empty space.

How Much Soil Should I Use When Filling A Large Garden Planter? 

The amount of soil you should use can vary depending on the size and depth of your Large Garden planter. We recommend as a rule of thumb, to fill the container completely with soil ensuring to leave space between the top layer of the soil and the garden planter. This is commonly known as the head space. When using a large garden planter, we highly recommend leaving up to two inches of space between the top layer and head space to get the most out of your planter.

How To Fill Empty Space In A Large Garden Planter.

There are a few methods of filling empty space in large garden planters and several things to consider. Generally, when using larger planters that tend to be permanent fixtures of a garden it is best to opt for fillers that are able to withstand harsh weather and temperatures as well as providing stability for the planter to stay in position.

Fillers such as:

• Sand
• Cinderblocks
• Bricks
• Broken tiling or ceramics
• Large sticks, branches and logs
• Large rocks/boulders

Are very effective for filling your large garden planter.

Best Plants For A Large Garden Planter

There are a range of different plants, herbs and flowers that are suitable for larger garden planters and some species that thrive on the space. It’s hard to choose the best plants for your garden planter but we’ve listed some of our top choices below to spruce up your garden and fill the space in your planters.

Amaranths

Tall amaranths are an amazing choice for your large garden planter. Adding both colour and filling space these beautiful plants can grow to heights of 4 feet! Be careful to ensure adequate draining for this species as they require moisture but do not like to be submerged or sitting in pools of water.

Boxwoods

Boxwoods are an easy choice for large garden plant fillers. They offer variety as well as the choice of creatively designing and trimming them(Or letting them grow free). These shrubberies can reach heights ranging from 5-15 feet and grow under most conditions. They favour Shade in high heat and require a good level of drainage as these plants are susceptible to root rot.

Ivy

Ivy is a versatile plant that can be used for many different purposes. When reducing space in a large garden planter Ivy does an amazing job as a filler plant. Fillers are essential for creating coverage within the planter and adding an aesthetic touch. Ivy is a great choice but there is also the option of any filler plant you’d like. A few other recommendations we have are fuchsia or lobelia to create your amazing garden space this summer!

Shop our range of unique and rustic garden planters today and start your garden transformation just in time for summer!