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The change of seasons is a great time to give your garden a little TLC. It’s also the perfect opportunity to freshen-up the look of your outdoor area. Adding a selection of gorgeous Northcote Pottery pots, planted up for spring with the help of quality Cyclone hand tools, can help.
Northcote Pottery pots come in a range of sizes, shapes and colours. To hone in on the style that’s right for you, consider the aesthetic of your home. Angular shapes work well with contemporary exteriors, round ones have a classic look and the Mason Tapered collection combines the best of both worlds, featuring angles and curves.
For timeless style, go with neutrals. White delivers a crisp, clean look that’s perfect for almost any tone of foliage and it offsets colour beautifully. Cream has a relaxed feel that works well with more traditional backdrops. Black is stylish and suits urban locations. It’s well-known for making greenery pop and is also fantastic with vivid colour.
Trough planters, such as the Emmerson range, are brilliant for disguising problem areas. Plant them with a suitable screening plant and place them in a neat row to hide an ugly fence, as a patio border (to create a sense of enclosure), or set them at the end of a balcony to enhance privacy.
For eye-catching impact, choose pots with interesting shapes, like the Tapered Cone or Tapered Square. They create a striking impression when paired with statement plants and positioned on either side of a front door. They’re also handy for strategic spots in the garden – for example, as a central feature, at the end of a path or to signal a change in deck height or direction.
Arranging several pots together works well when they’re anchored by their surroundings. For a clean look, aim for consistency of colour, finish and plantings, and vary the size or shape. The easiest way to get this right is to include containers from the same family, such as the chic Ava Drum which comes in two sizes and accommodates growers’ pots.
Tip: Pot groupings are ideal for transforming a neglected corner
You’ll also need good tools for planting and maintenance. Check out Cyclone’s range of handsome hand tools for pot care and general garden upkeep. There’s a potting scoop for filling planters and soil top-ups, a hand trowel for planting and a hand fork for sifting out pesky weeds.
Complete the set with the bulb trowel, which makes planting bulbs and new seedlings easier. Once you’re done, clean up with the tough but gentle ProSeries multi-surface broom.
Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Check out the Northcote Pottery and Cyclone range.
Photo Credit: Getty Images, Northcote Pottery
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When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
