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    pots on decking?

    Hi I have just moved into a house with a massive decked area which is so bare. I wanted to put the bulb pots on but don't want it to ruin the decking with the water fall through from all the rain we've had. The decking needs some attention in the spring anyway as it's a bit shabby but don't want to make it worse. can I stand them on without anything underneath? Will it damage the wood?

    Thanks, janeyo
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    You could put a paving slab or drip tray under them to prevent rings
    Happy Gardening,
    Shirley

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    • #3
      Wilko sell pot holder sort of trolleys, that have casters on so you can move the pots round. They'll also lift the pots up off the decking surface.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Hazel at the Hill View Post
        Wilko sell pot holder sort of trolleys, that have casters on so you can move the pots round. They'll also lift the pots up off the decking surface.
        My MIL uses those (she can't move the pots on her own these days) and they seem to be really good, keep the pots off the ground and also allow for easy movement around the garden.
        Life may not be the party we hoped for but since we're here we might as well dance

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        • #5
          Originally posted by moggssue View Post
          My MIL uses those (she can't move the pots on her own these days) and they seem to be really good, keep the pots off the ground and also allow for easy movement around the garden.
          Dunno how much they are, tho' - I have resisted going into Wilko for 2 WHOLE DAYS in a row, but given that I'm not likely to resist for a third day, I'll have a look at sizes/prices.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Hazel at the Hill View Post
            have resisted going into Wilko for 2 WHOLE DAYS in a row.
            Well done that girl!! I'm lucky cos I dont have one that close, just a Wyevale
            Life may not be the party we hoped for but since we're here we might as well dance

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            • #7
              Large drip trays should do the trick. I tend not to put pots directly on the ground anyway - I use pot feet which keeps the pot off the wet - less chance of frost damage. It also lessens the chance of worms getting in - I know they are good for the garden but I don't like them in my spud pots, for example. A bit of wet shouldn't damage the decking - it's treated wood anyway - but I'd still want the pots elevated - I LOVE pot feet!
              Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

              www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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              • #8
                I would avoid using saucers until the summer - you don't want your plants sitting with their roots permanently in water if it;s a wet winter/ spring.

                If you have to, put the container on pot feet and then in the saucer. This will allow better drainage.

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